New Mams West station commander promises change
High police visibility is a problem in Mamelodi but hotspots have been identified, including shopping malls and police visibility will be increased in those areas.
The new Mamelodi West police station commander Brigadier Kevin Deslin Solomons (57) says he’s aware of the trust deficit between the police and the community.
“I am here to restore the trust in the police and work with the community of Mamelodi as well as different stakeholders including the CPF.
“I am also aware there is a shortage of sector managers and that has already been identified and soon will be introduced to the community,” said Solomons.
He said high police visibility was a problem in Mamelodi but hotspots have been identified, including shopping malls and police visibility will be increased in those areas.
The station commander already reported to the station on July 24 for his orientation on all issues but his official day started on August 1.
The new station commander said he planned on bringing a change and reshuffling police shifts.
He said IT was his calling, but his uncle, who was a police officer, inspired him to join the police.
Solomons was born in Pretoria, Marabastad and joined the police in 1989 where he started at Silverton police station.
Today his goal is to fight crime and to keep the community safe.
“I have realised that gender-based violence and drugs are big issues in the community of Mamelodi and I have already invited all stakeholders including liquor traders to participate in the fight against drugs and GBV issues,” said Solomons.
According to him, GBV is the number one priority for the SAPS.
“Building a good relationship with the community, church groups and local businessmen will turn Mamelodi into a crime-free zone,” said Solomons.
He also advised the community members to make use of the police station and feel free to report any crime in the area.
“There is a suggestion box at the client service centre and the community are urged to use it because there is a very good suggestion that might help us fight crime within the community,” he said.
The community of Mamelodi will be provided with the contact numbers for the station commander, all sector managers, the chairperson of the CPF and the IPID, in the event they are not happy with service delivery or report corruption.
Solomons said this will also include displaying their pictures in the client service centre.
“This will help us to instil the trust, between the police and the community.”
Solomons said as a stable Christian person, he would like the youth and children to take part in church activities that would strengthen them to stay away from the streets, drugs and criminal activity.
He said during his spare time, he watched his favourite team Mamelodi Sundowns and rugby.
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