Free State SAPS management announces newly promoted station and unit commanders The filling of critical posts such as Station and Unit Commanders is a move that is always welcomed, especially by communities who rely on the South African Police Service for safety and protection.
These positions
of leadership are important in bringing about stability and providing direction.
Station and Unit Commanders are relied upon to lead and facilitate police visibility, crime prevention a nd investigation of crime.
Free State SAPS Management is proud to announce the appointment and promotion of Station and Unit Commanders.
The inauguration was held today (11 February) at the Provincial Headquarters boardroom in Bloemfontein.
MEC for Police, Roads and Transport Mr Sam Mashinini and Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane conferred ranks on 31 appointees who were carefully selected among a group of capable candidates and following a gruelling selection process.
They distinguished themselves as possessing most suitable skills and experience.
Bethlehem, Reitz, Petrus Steyn, Boshof, Villiers, Wanda and Cornelia
will get newly promoted Station Commanders.
Other places where members were promoted include Flying Squad units at Selosesha, Phuthaditjhaba and Parkroad, Mangaung FCS Unit, Stock Theft Units at Parkroad and Vrede, K9 Units at Parkroad, Welkom and several Visible Policing units.
These posts mentioned were just a few of the posts where members were promoted to.
In his address, MEC Mashinini expressed delight at the inclusion of female Commanders, a sentiment also shared by the Provincial Commissioner.
He implored appointees to lead with integrity and be accountable.
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