EMPD raises awareness on shopping safety
The officers handed out safety pamphlets with practical tips to help shoppers avoid becoming victims of crime, especially in busy public areas like malls and markets.
EMPD Social Crime Prevention Unit officers held a safety awareness campaign at the Mega-Mart in the Thembisa area on April 25.
According to EMPD media liaison officer Thabiso Makgatho, the initiative aimed to teach the public about personal safety while shopping.
“The purpose was to communicate with shoppers about safety and help them understand why it matters.
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“Officers engaged with people in the shopping centre, encouraging them to be alert, aware of their surroundings and mindful of what’s happening around them,” said Makgatho.
The officers handed out safety pamphlets with practical tips to help shoppers avoid becoming victims of crime, especially in busy public areas like malls and markets.
The EMPD continues to prioritise community engagement and education as part of its broader crime prevention efforts in Thembisa.
