Akasia police launch safety campaign

Akasia police have embarked on various crime prevention campaigns in the area to raise public awareness about crime-related issues.

Their first stop was the Wonderpark mall where they were joined by the Akasia CPF.

The SAPS Akasia communication officer, social crime prevention coordinator, sector managers, members of the station’s support services (office workers), as well as “safety ambassadors” from the Department of Community Safety, took part.

In all, they distributed about 1 500 pamphlets.

The safety tips given included the following:

– Never walk alone and don’t talk to strangers. Be on the lookout for strange cars or people.
– Walk in well-lit busy streets and a group, if possible.
– Make sure your home is secure and become a member of an armed response service. Be sure that you know all the emergency numbers or have them displayed in an accessible area.
– Always let someone know where you are going and how long you will be gone. But think twice before advertising your impending absence on social media. Criminals also have access to Facebook and Twitter.
– Know all emergency numbers.
– Trust your instincts.
– Avoid going onto a congested street where you cannot even walk properly, that is where you will find criminals pickpocketing.
– Avoid displaying valuables where criminals can see them.

“This is an ongoing campaign to empower and mobilise the community to take reasonable steps to protect themselves and their property from crime and to stay alert at all times,” said police spokesperson Sergeant Matsobane Mabusela.

The campaign was further taken to Rosslyn Primary school.

Here the SAPS were joined by the Tshwane electricity unit, Tshwane emergency services (fire and rescue), the Tshwane metro police’s social crime prevention unit and Gauteng Traffic.

The main focus was on bullying, substance abuse and gangsterism among other threats.

Learners and educators were also told about general safety aspects, which can help in creating a secure and effective environment conducive to teaching and learning.

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