Crime Prevention : Safety Tips

Important SAPS numbers

SAPS EMERGENCY NUMBER 10111

• 10111 is the number that you can use in case of a police emergency.
   
• Never make a prank call to the emergency number 10111, as it will engage the line.
   
• A prank call to the emergency number 10111 might block a call of someone who is really in need of police assistance.
   
• For general enquiries, phone your nearest police station.
   
• Always have the number of your local police station available, or learn it by heart.
   
• All police stations' numbers are available on the SAPS website at www.saps.gov.za

SAPS CRIME STOP 08600 10111

• If you know of criminal activities that are taking place, phone SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111.
   
• The Crime Stop centre operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day. Phone 08600 10111 to report criminals and their criminal activities. As soon as information of this kind is received, it is channelled to investigating officers at the Detective Service.
   
• You do not have to give your name when you are reporting a crime through SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111.

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