The actions of the men and women in blue always get scrutinized when it comes to how they conduct themselves with civilians.
However, two officers went beyond the call of duty on Tuesday,15 March when they helped deliver a healthy baby boy in broad daylight, under a tree in Aan de Doorns Road near Worcester in the Western Cape.
According to police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk, local sector commander Warrant Officer Anneline Fielies was busy with patrols, when she was approached by a male, asking her to assist his girlfriend suffering from labour pains.
Van Wyk said, the officer then called the emergency services for assistance, whilst she cordoned off the area with blankets.
“Moments later, the member delivered a healthy baby boy after which she was assisted by Constable Monray Prins, who was prepared to take off his shirt, in order to cover the newborn baby.
“The local ambulance service arrived and transported mother and baby to a nearby hospital,” Van Wyk explained.
Meanwhile, Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile have also lauded the members for going the extra mile.
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