Adopt-a-cop programme goes to east primary school
The Adopt-a-Cop programmes are available for all schools to raise awareness on crime prevention and personal safety.
Brooklyn Primary School was the latest school to receive a visit from Brooklyn police as part of the Adopt-A-Cop programme.
The Adopt-a-Cop programmes are available for all schools to raise awareness of crime prevention and personal safety.
Police spokesperson Captain Colette Weilbach said through these programmes a trust relationship is established between the youth and the police.
On Thursday, 25 July the Grade R learners welcomed police officers from Brooklyn police into their midst during a visit to the school.
“The energetic group of children surprised their teachers with their discipline when police officers made them stand parade,” said Weilbach.
“They proudly came to attention and saluted the police captain.”
She said the police officers demonstrated all the equipment that they use during the execution of their job.
“Everybody wanted a turn to operate the siren inside the police vehicle and try on the bulletproof vest,” said Weilbach.
“It was explained to the pupils that there are always police officers on duty. When they are at school and even at night when they are asleep, there are police officers to make sure that they are safe.”
The children recited the 10111-emergency number which can be used during emergencies, which according to Weilbach was important from a young age for the children.
“It was described to the pupils that stealing is wrong and that they are never allowed to take something without permission. One of the pupils commended that if you steal, you will go to jail for ‘free’.”
The following safety advice was given to the children:
– Do not accept gifts from strangers.
– Do not allow strangers to give you a ride.
– If someone approaches you in a vehicle and looks suspicious, run in the opposite direction to a safe and crowded place.
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– Do not hurt friends physically or emotionally. Respect one another.
– Always tell your parents before going somewhere.
– Always walk in groups and look out for one another.
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