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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Aberdeen’s Loss – Klipplaat’s Gain

Mrs Samantha Jankovich and Captain Rene Sweetland

A farewell lunch was organized for Captain Rene Sweetland today March 16 at the home of Mrs Samantha Jankovich, Chairperson of the Aberdeen Sector policing Forum. This was attended by Captain Edgar Minnaar, police colleagues and friends. A farewell gift was presented to Rene in appreciation of her friendship and the tremendous input which she has given to the community. With 19 years of policing experience and a wealth of knowledge, Captain Rene Sweetland has been promoted to take over the Klipplaat area in the Karoo. Renee did her basic police training in Bishop Lavis in 1991 and whilst working in Aberdeen as a Sector Police Manager, she initiated and worked in cooperation with the Sector Policing Forum for Sector 1 Aberdeen.
Rene has had a successful career time here in Aberdeen, and she is well known, respected and admired. Rene, who is well known for her ability to work with children, was instrumental in starting a ‘Youth Forum’ amongst Grade 11 learners who were initiated into community work with codes and morals attributed to Sector Policing.
Rene has always made herself available to the general public on all issues, and has even prevented a bank robbery here in Aberdeen.
Rene has two daughters who are still at school, and in her time of transition to becoming Station Commander of Klipplaat area, they will be looked after by her family. Residents in Aberdeen, Lotusville and Thembalisizwe will miss her friendly but authoritative presence in all areas of need and at all times. Her colleagues and friends wish her a safe and good life in Klipplaat. She will be missed.

Article By: Joan Tinker