School searches yield progressive results for Chatsworth SAPS
Cpt Pillay explained that police have conducted an analysis on the increase of criminal activities in schools where assault GBH cases are being investigated.
In an effort to ensure that law and order are being maintained in schools throughout the Chatsworth policing precinct, the men and women in blue conducted searches at educational institutions.
Secondary schools in Westcliff and Woodhurst were visited by the super-sleuth police officers, last week.
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Communications officer of Chatsworth SAPS, Cpt Cheryl Pillay, said, “Police confiscated six knives, 10 grams of dagga, 31 dagga pills rolled into cigarettes, 31 Xanax tablets and other items. Pupils were addressed on the effects of substance abuse at an early age and the repercussions of having a criminal record.”
Cpt Pillay explained that police have conducted an analysis on the increase of criminal activities in schools where assault GBH cases are being investigated.
“Investigations revealed that the perpetrators are pupils from the schools. According to the Child Justice Act of 2008, the minimum age of criminal capacity relating to the decision to prosecute a child regulates to one, who is 12 years or older, but under the age of 14 years. The act further regulates the proof of criminal capacity of the child. Children, who are attending secondary schools, are between the ages of 13 and 18 and can be deemed criminally liable,” she added.
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Station commander of Chatsworth SAPS, Brig Ruth De Villiers confirmed that school searches would continue.
“This will allow us to engage with stakeholders, such as the Department of Education, eThekwini Safer Cities, local CPFs and sector forums to improve learning and safety at schools,” Brig De Villiers commented.
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