Question NW1043 to the Minister of Police

Reply:

(1) and (2) Yes, screening is taking place and includes profiling, disciplinary screening, criminal record screening and an lnkwazi search. The following minimum requirements/criteria are applicable for the placement of members, in the Anti-Gang Units:

Visible Policing:

Must be in possession of a valid driver's licence.

Must undergo psychometric testing.

Competence In system-related courses (Investigation Case Docket Management System (ICDMS)/Case Administration System (CAS), Circulations/Criminal Record Information Management (CRIM) System/firearm competence, etc.).

A minimum of one year investigation experience.

Placement is subject to six month’s probation, where screening of the member wlll be compulsory;

Must be subjected to a Net Worth Analysis and Financial Disclosure is compulsory.

May be subjected to a Lifestyle Audit at any time.

Vetting at the level of secret to be done.

Must not be a member of a gang or have any gang-related tattoos.

Detective Service:

Same as above for visible Policing, with the Inclusion of the following requirements:
Must be a Detective with Detective Service Training (Detective Course, Dete4ive Learning Programme (DLP), Resolving of Crime (ROC), etc.

Commanders should have undergone a Detective Commanders Course.

Commanders should have a minimum of three years management experience within the Detective Service;

(3) Various media statements have been made, pertaining to the establishment of the Anti-Gang Units and I the need arises, further statements to this effect, will be released.

Reply to question 1043 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2021-05-24

Reply to question 1043 approved/not approved

GENERAL BH CELE, MP
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 30/05/2021

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