Community meet police members, CPF in order to combat crime
"We want to express a great appreciation to the community for their attendance and contribution to the success."
Hercules CPF sector 1 members in collaboration with Hercules police launched the Coffee with a Cop project at Laerskool Bergsig on Saturday, 29 May.
This project lets the community enjoy a cup of coffee and a cupcake with police officers.
The project was also attended by the community safety MEC Faith Mazibuko, Hercules police station commander, Colonel Christine Peta Tsoaedi and other members of the station.
Chairperson of Hercules CPF sector 1, Dirk Grove, said the day was a great success.
“Many of the emergency services like Tshwane metro police’s preparedness unit, Best Care Ambulance Services, K9 unit, security firms as well as towing services attended the project.
“Residents were entertained by the K9 unit where they showcased a possible scene where a car chased ensued and the arrest of armed suspects. It attracted a lot of interest,” he said.
There were also numerous food stalls and other exhibitors.
“The day was a huge success. We as sector 1 management are grateful for the new members who joined.
“We want to express a great appreciation to the community for their attendance and contribution to the success.
“Many thanks to our Hercules CPF and the exhibitors who helped make this project a great success. You guys are tops.
“We want to appeal again to the community to join hands against crime in our area.
“Be our eyes and ears and help to combat crime,” said Grove.
The Coffee with a Cop project was just one of a few projects Hercules CPF launched to fight crime.
“We need to work as one. The only way to do that is to get involved in projects to build a relationship between community members, the police as well as the CPF.”
For further inquiries on how you can get involved with Hercules sector 1, the committee members can be contacted on the following numbers:
– Chairperson Dirk Grove 072 953 9638
– Deputy chairperson Frans Koekemoer 083 384 9809
– Secretary Brenda Mokotedi 083 423 8824
– Deputy secretary Antoinette Smith 076 812 5296
– Treasurer Charlotte Smidt 079 983 7076
– Liaison officer Henk Kottier 076 258 9951
– Operations and patrolling co-ordinator Fanie Coetser 083 332 1250
– Education co-ordinator Stefan Venter 081 886 8662
– Logistics co-ordinator Sydney Fontini 084 032 6652.
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