Child Protection Workshop – Linden SAPS & CPF
Date: 10 June 2026
Time: 08:00
Venue: Kings School Robin Hills
Linden SAPS and the Community Police Forum (CPF) warmly invite schools, daycares, crèches, and care facilities within the precinct to join a Child Protection Workshop dedicated to safeguarding our most vulnerable community members.
🌍 Purpose of the Workshop
This initiative aims to educate and connect stakeholders responsible for the care of children, the frail, and the elderly. By fostering collaboration, the workshop strengthens our collective ability to protect and support those in need.
📚 Key Topics Covered
Participants will gain insights into essential protocols, reporting requirements, and documentation practices, with sessions addressing:
Children in Need of Care & Protection
Reporting of Abuse of Children
SAPS National Instruction on the Children’s Act
School Intervention Services (Department of Social Development)
Older Person Abuse
Mental Health Act
Domestic Violence Act
✅ Registration
Registration is essential to secure your place.
Child Protection Month Community Engagement. Children in a Digital World, a talk by Cindy Poluta
As part of Child Protection Month, the Victim Support Unit operating at Linden Police Station hosted an important community engagement evening focused on the impact of excessive device and social media use on children and teenagers.
The session featured a presentation by Cindy Poluta titled The Cost of Connection, which explored the science behind what happens in a child’s brain when they are constantly exposed to digital devices and social media platforms. Parents and community members were encouraged to reflect on the hidden risks children may face online and the growing influence technology has on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attention, and development.
The discussion highlighted the importance of digital awareness in modern parenting and reinforced the need for open conversations, healthy boundaries, and active involvement in children’s online lives.
The evening formed part of ongoing efforts to support and educate communities on issues affecting child safety and wellbeing, both offline and online.
With over two decades in broadcasting, Cindy Poluta has built a career around powerful communication and meaningful conversations. As a keynote speaker and certified life coach, Cindy helps parents and communities better understand teenagers, mental wellbeing, and the impact of technology on young lives.
Reporting of a Missing Person
When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfil their mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person’s case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:
THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON!
Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately.
- Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible.
- Give a complete description of the missing person’s last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer.
- Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person.
- Obtain the investigating officer’s contact details, and send any additional information that might become available.
- If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person’s report can be removed from the circulation system.
Help Us to Help You
One of our duties as Linden CPF, is to raise funds to assist SAPS and our community with projects that help create a better and safer environment for everyone in our community.
As part of our ongoing efforts to build and strengthen TEAM LINDEN it would be greatly appreciated if you could come on board and join us as TEAM LINDEN contributor in the form of a financial donation towards the running of the CPF and its sub forums such as the Victim Support Unit.
The Linden Community Policing Forum Victim Support Unit is the beating heart of Linden police.
The prevalence of crime in our country has increased over the years, leaving many unhappy victims. Yet good samaritans have dedicated their time and resources to offer assistance to victims of crime.
The unit, which works in conjunction with the forum and police officers, has the specific role of being present at a crime scene to assist the victims with trauma and counseling.
Volunteers explain to the victims what they can expect over the next few hours after a crime has happened. Additionally, the unit assists in calling family members and helping with necessary tasks and provides professional counselling.
This will only be possible with financial donations from our community and businesses in the precinct.
All donations will be recorded in the donations register.
We would like to remind the community that our bank accounts are fully audited, and records are available.
For financial contributions please use the bank details below.
Bank Details:
Linden Community Policing Forum
ABSA (Cresta branch)
Branch Code: 632005
Account number: 10-2734-1680
Community Connect
Linden CPF launches Community Connect, a initiative aimed at helping vulnerable members of our communities and supporting the neighbours who provide that help.
Many of us know vulnerable neighbours who need help, or who may be at risk. We know many neighbours already do help out, and just need extra assistance from time to time. Some folks are ill, some are elderly, some may need help getting around, stocking up on water when supplies are low, dealing with social isolation, at risk of losing their way home, or anything in between. Click here for more information.
Homeless Connect
Linden CPF launches Homeless Connect, a initiative aimed at helping vulnerable members of our communities.
Religious establishments, Soup kitchens and NGOS’s know and assist vulnerable people who need help, or who may be at risk. We are aware that the organisations already do help out, and just need extra assistance from time to time.
Click here for more information.
Phone Numbers
SAPS Call Centre: 10111
Station Phone: 011 888-9211 | 011 888 9212 | 071 675 6044
Detective Services 011 888-0026
Sector 1 vehicle: 071 675 6046
(Blairgowrie, President Ridge, Pine Park, Ferndale (south of Republic), Robin Acres, Robindale east of Malibongwe)
Sector 2 vehicle: 071 675 6045
(Linden, Aldarapark, Risidale, Montreux, Victory Park, Pierneef Park, Franklin Roosevelt Park)
Sector 3 vehicle: 071 675 6048
(Fontainebleau, Jacanlee, Malanshof, Moret, Ruiterhof, Randpark, Windsor Glen, Robin Hills, Praegville, Robindale (west of Malibongwe)
Sector 4 vehicle: 071 675 6050
(Blackheath, Cresta, Darrenwood, Kelland, Windsor East/West)