Brooklyn police took to the streets on Friday in what they named The slipper patrol.
They were wearing slippers in support of Slipper Day, a money-raising initiative supported by Reach for a Dream Foundation for children fighting life-threatening diseases.
Spokesperson Colette Weilbach said pamphlets were distributed, providing safety tips on keeping valuables safe inside a vehicle and on dealing with domestic abuse.
“This slipper patrol was done in support of Reach for a Dream Foundation’s Slipper Day campaign.”
She said money-raising on the day was combined with a crime prevention slipper foot patrol to raise awareness.
“Boot-it or lose it pamphlets were distributed in Hatfield and Hillcrest. We [police] hope through this campaign motorist will start to adhere to the message by putting all their possessions in the boot,” Weilbach said.
The campaign also focused on how to deal with domestic violence and abuse.
Weilbach said domestic violence victims had the right to apply for a protection order at a Magistrate’s Court or they could lay a criminal complaint at their nearest police station.
The following advice was given during the campaign:
How to deal with an abuser who disobeys a protection order
– Phone the South African Police Service. Thereafter a statement will be taken from you.
– Provide the police with the warrant of arrest you received along with the protection order – if you have lost it, apply at the court for another one.
– If you are in immediate danger the abuser will be arrested, otherwise the abuser will be given a notice to appear in court the next day.
Have a crisis plan
– Identify areas where you can use a telephone quickly and easily.
– Always carry a list of emergency numbers with you.
– Make sure people you visit regularly have a copy of the protection order and/or warrant of arrest.
– Put money in a safe place so that you can use a taxi or bus in case of an emergency.
– Have an extra set of keys for the house and car.
– If possible, have a set of clothes for yourself and your children packed and in a safe place, for example, at a neighbour’s house.
– If you are planning to leave, do so when your partner is not around and take your children along.
– Make sure you are in possession of essential documents like IDs, medical aid card, and savings/credit card.
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