CREATING trust and maintaining open communication between the police and the communities they serve are key to effective policing and stronger partnership in the fight against crime.

These were the words of the new communications officer for Brighton Beach police station, Constable Nonjabulo Mkhize.

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Mkhize was appointed to the position on August 1, taking over from Captain Caroline le Loux who had been in this position for years.

She said her appointment as the communications officer comes with new responsibilities.

She joined the police force in 2023 as a Student Constable in Umlazi police station.

In July 2024 she joined the Brighton Beach police station where she was appointed as a police constable.

She is also a sector commander for sector 2 on The Bluff. Mkhize obtained a degree in Public Management studies at Mangosuthu University of Technology.

“In my previous roles I have worked in many places where communication skills were vital in interacting with the people. My role as a communications officer is broad because I work with schools, conduct awareness at the hostels and visit communities in our policing precinct,” said Mkhize.

She encouraged young people who want to join the police service to have the passion for serving the community.

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