{"id":174446,"date":"2018-03-09T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/174446\/police-visit-schools-during-back-to-school-campaign\/"},"modified":"2018-03-08T14:55:06","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T12:55:06","slug":"police-visit-schools-during-back-to-school-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/03\/09\/police-visit-schools-during-back-to-school-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Police visit schools during back to school campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Primrose police\u2019s school awareness campaign is in full swing with a team of officers and members from the Primrose Crime Prevention Youth Desk recently visiting Ho\u00ebrskool Goudrif and Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High School.<\/p>\n

During their visit, the team spoke to learners about several issues including statutory rape, discipline and the danger of using drugs.<\/p>

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\u201cWe encourage learners to have self-discipline,\u201d Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police said during the visit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will help you to progress through life with ease.\u201d<\/p>

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During his presentation, he also reminded learners that a child below the age of 16 cannot consent to sex and sent a stern warning to those who are allegedly bringing dagga to the school that their days were numbered and they would be caught.<\/p>\n

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Before leaving Maome explained the procedures that are followed when a minor is arrested and encouraged the children to study hard.<\/p>\n

\u201cCreate a better and brighter future for the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n