Metro Police bolster their force with 65 new Constables

 

Metro Police bolster their force with 65 new Constables

VUYANI DIMBA

The Metro Police has welcomed 65 new Constables, bolstering their force to ensure they can execute their mandate of traffic policing, by-law enforcement, crime prevention, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors.

The new recruits, who bring with them a wealth of experience come from various law enforcement institutions outside the Municipality.

Metro Police Deputy Director Commissioner Winnie Zama said continuous innovative crime prevention strategies continue to be implemented throughout the City, among them bolstering the Metro Police force.

‘’As we celebrate these appointments, it is imperative that we instil a culture of discipline, integrity, and excellence. The City pride itself on fast-tracking service delivery through the safety and wellbeing of residents,’’ said Zama.

She attributed the recent employment of the Colonels as the ‘’brainchild of Director Commissioner Sibonelo Mchunu who has emphasised the importance of employment creation’’.

‘’We are gaining ground as law enforcement as we hire both new and experienced officials. We want our presence to be felt as the Metro Police throughout the City as we work to curb crime,’’ said Zama.

Zamashuku Shangase said he is pleased to with the appointment. ‘’This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity which will help bring about positive change. It is also an opportunity for growth and to make a difference in peoples lives.’’

Shangase previously served as an Acting Captain for the Metro Police and praised the major strides taken by the Metro Police to bolster its workforce.