I approached the police mentioning the neighbour is playing loud music and threatened me when asked to put it softer. They say that they can't log a report because its not considered a threat.
When asked to explain what a threat is, they reenacted some form of threat by repeating the word "threaten". I then mentioned that the neighbour said "nkasano" which I did not know what it means neither did the police officer therefore it cannot be considered a threat according to them. I said based on the premise that it was used while the person was approaching me and pointing fingers at me and saying I was being disrespectful while mentioning they know me because they can see me over our fence yet I have never spoken to them. I said that behaviour should be considered a threat.
I mentioned their kids throw things over the wall. She said well those are kids.
She asked me what I would like the police to do, I said I want this on record and if there is a consistency then it is a problem. She said she could not do anything as it is not a threat and that I need to call Metro.
I told her I feel unsafe.
My Dad has asked that I wait for community police before I call metro.
Is there any legal bearing here over what just happened? Was it right for me to go to the police station? I do feel unsafe walking outside, the neighbour is constantly watching
When asked to explain what a threat is, they reenacted some form of threat by repeating the word "threaten". I then mentioned that the neighbour said "nkasano" which I did not know what it means neither did the police officer therefore it cannot be considered a threat according to them. I said based on the premise that it was used while the person was approaching me and pointing fingers at me and saying I was being disrespectful while mentioning they know me because they can see me over our fence yet I have never spoken to them. I said that behaviour should be considered a threat.
I mentioned their kids throw things over the wall. She said well those are kids.
She asked me what I would like the police to do, I said I want this on record and if there is a consistency then it is a problem. She said she could not do anything as it is not a threat and that I need to call Metro.
I told her I feel unsafe.
My Dad has asked that I wait for community police before I call metro.
Is there any legal bearing here over what just happened? Was it right for me to go to the police station? I do feel unsafe walking outside, the neighbour is constantly watching
