Pop Unit's Gerhardus le Roux retires after nearly 40 years

After nearly four decades of serving the people of South Africa, Warrant Officer Gerhardus le Roux has hung up his uniform, leaving a lasting mark on the George Public Order Police (Pop) Unit.

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Warrant Officer Gerhardus le Roux gets a firm handshake from District Commissioner Major General PV Cetyana. With them is Lieutenant Colonel Frans van Rooyen.

On Tuesday 30 September, he officially retired as planning officer, handing over his responsibilities to the next generation of officers he trained, mentored and inspired throughout a remarkable 39-year and 262-day career.