By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The residents at Pudimoe Township near Taung said they do not feel safe anymore because police officers allegedly lock themselves up at night. This comes after some residents allegedly visited the police station and found the gates locked.
One of the residents, who did not want to be named for fear of reprisal said: “I was surprised when I visited the police station at around 20: 50 and found the gates locked.
“I had to scream my lungs out before the police could open for me. But why would the whole police station lock its gate after 20:00? I think the police station offers a 24-hour service, but it seems I am wrong.”
Another resident said running to the police station to report criminal activities in their neighbourhoods at night, will only be a waste of time because the gates are closed.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Sgt Tryphosa said: “The Pudimoe Police Station gates were not locked, but only closed as confirmed by the Station Commander. As per instruction, after 6pm, the access to the police stations must be monitored accordingly and therefore gates must be closed and not locked.
“Service delivery will not be hampered since the gates are not locked and if, there is a victim of a crime that needs assistance they are still able to access services as they will be able to enter.”
Van Rooyen said in addition, they request any member of the public who alleged that the gates were locked and had proof, should be referred to the Station Commander in order to receive immediate attention.
The Guardian 
But it must be monitored even if is locked cos our officers are not safe nowadays as criminals are targeting their firearms to commit crime, and they also taking chances if we lack manpower.
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