Audrey Praag

Highly experienced Police Officer with 28 years in public safety and operational management. Proven ability to manage community service centre operations, conduct crime prevention patrols, and secure crime scenes. Skilled in official statement recording, case docket initiation, and evidence preservation.

Possesses extensive training in tactical operations, crime scene management, and human rights. Eager to leverage comprehensive law enforcement and operational expertise to drive excellence in security operations.

Police Officer at Newcastle SAPS (1993-06 – 2021-11)

• Take official statements from victims and witnesses of local crimes
• Open case dockets by registering reported crimes into the SAPS Crime Administration System (CAS). Issue CAS numbers via SMS or printout to provide community members with a formal tracking reference
• Certify copies of official documents and administer legal affidavits for residents
• Conduct proactive patrols in residential, business, and industrial areas using police vehicles or foot patrols
• Respond to emergencies and non-emergency calls dispatched through the station or the 10111 emergency line
• Set up roadblocks and conduct traffic stops to check vehicle licensing, driver IDs, and search for illegal contraband
• Execute arrest warrants and process suspects safely into the station's holding cells
• Secure crime scenes to preserve physical evidence before detective teams arrive
• Address localized crime trends and resource challenges
• Manage designated sectors under Sector Commanders to maintain high visibility and communication within specific Newcastle areas
• Manage vehicle allocation to ensure patrol (VISPOL) and detective units have functional vehicles for every shift
• Conduct daily inspections of police vehicles to check for mechanical faults, tyre wear, and body damage
• Maintain logbooks by auditing mileage, monitoring fuel usage, and cross-checking trip authorizations against official police duties
• Coordinate servicing and repairs with the provincial SAPS mechanical workshops or approved local service providers
• Process accident reports whenever a police vehicle is involved in a collision, initiating internal boards of inquiry to determine liability
• Inventory station property including firearms, ammunition, bulletproof vests, uniforms, and office equipment
• Capture CAS data by entering physical crime dockets, suspect details, and incident reports into the national electronic database
• CCTV and control room monitoring
• Risk management for events to manage crowd control

Senior Certificate in General Education – Lincoln Heights Secondary School (1991)

National Diploma in Policing – Technikon SA (2000-12-01)