Tinaani Nyabereka
Silobela -Police in Midlands has embarked on a number of community policing activities that seek to improve public involvement in policing issues through every possible means across the province.
The Provincial Community Relations Office, working with the Provincial Development Co-ordinator’s Office, will hold meetings with all 46 traditional chiefs in the province.
The first meeting is scheduled for Silobela.
Midlands Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said by engaging the community leaders, police seek to impart knowledge in combating crimes.
“Chiefs, headmen, church leaders, business community and other respected people in society are being approached to help in rendering their wisdom and support in eradicating all forms of criminality in their communities.
“We call upon everyone to join hands in ridding our communities and the nation at large of crimes of robbery, murder, unlawful entry and theft. In this concept we are saying, all people suspected to be committing crimes must be reported to the police.
“This is only the beginning and we hope to strengthen crime fighting partnerships and activities throughout the year 2022,” he said.
Meanwhile government targets to grow the economy and attain an upper middle class status by year 2030 and the developmental goal is achievable if low crime levels are maintained as crime affects and deters investors.
