Identity cards for CPF members

LEPHALALE – During a recent CPF meeting some complaints were raised about the conduct of certain CPF members.
Lt Colonel Daniel Ramakgoakgoa, Lephalale SAPS station commander, said he is impressed with the CPF’s involvement in crime prevention, but that they should always act within the boundaries of the law. “I have heard of instances where speeding motorists will produce a blue light when pulled over by the police and claim that they are part of the CPF.”
“If we want the community to respect us we have to make certain that we obey the laws of the town and the country,” Ramakgoakgoa said.
According to CPF chairperson, Thys Eloff, every CPF member will be issued with an identification card with the member’s name and details on. “Any person who feels that a CPF member is harassing them should ask to see this card to verify that the person is really a member.”
CPF members are not allowed to work with blue lights on their vehicles and they will only work together with police members. “CPF members are also not allowed to work with unmarked vehicles except when they form part of an official operation with police members.”