Wentworth police urge faith groups to help fight crime
The aim of a planned community meeting is to address socio-economic contributors to crime in the Wentworth policing precinct.
IN a bid to take bold measures against crime, the management of the Wentworth police station has called on faith-based organisations, including theologians within their precinct, to take proactive steps to prevent crime.
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Station commander for Wentworth police station, Colonel Sinayo Mtshali, believes that working together with faith-based organisations can help deter crime in the community.
“As a collective responsibility together, we aim to develop common approaches and objectives to fight crime further, to recognise partnership as a very effective way of tackling crime and related issues,” said Mtshali in a statement.
Churches are invited to a public meeting at Gardenia Primary School Hall on April 23 at 11:00.
The aim of the meeting is to address socio-economic contributors to crime in the Wentworth policing precinct.
For more information, contact Warrant Officer Alvin Nair on 079 500 1220 or call Constable Bridgette Enicker on 073 564 5045 .
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