Metro police to be rewarded

The first Metro Awards are to be handed out to the top JMPD officers in a variety of categories, including best sergeant and best pointsman.
JOBURG’S finest will be recognised for their services at the City’s first Metro Awards, to be handed out this evening.

The awards recognise dedicationThe awards recognise excellenceThe awards will be presented by the member of the mayoral committee for public safety, Matshidiso Mfikoe, at Gold Reef City Casino’s Conference Centre at 6pm. In all, 18 awards will be handed out, honouring Johannesburg metro police department (JMPD) officers.

According to the JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar, these awards are very important because they will acknowledge those officers who have excelled in their duties.

The award categories are: best director, superintendent, inspector, sergeant, representable employee, arresting officer, ticket writing officer, cashier, data capturer, administrator, pointsman, secretary, patrol driver, sporting, best unit, woman of the year, officer of the year, and educator or instructor.

About 2 600 law enforcement officers are employed by the metro police to keep residents safe and enforce by-laws.

Their work focuses mainly on dealing with crime and violence, as well as on managing road safety and law enforcement. They play a crucial role in ensuring safety at individual and community levels.

In enforcing by-laws, they teach street traders how to run their businesses in a clean and healthy environment, and without obstructing pedestrians. The officers’ visibility contributes to the reduction of crime and road accidents and reflects positively on service delivery.