Question NW827 to the Minister of Police
01 April 2016 - NW827
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
Whether there are any (a) statutory and/or (b) policy bases for vehicles of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) to form part of VIP Protection convoys; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) what are the relevant details and (ii) what purpose would the usage of DPCI vehicles as part of VIP Protection convoys serve in line with the DPCI’s specialised mandate?
Reply:
No.
DPCI vehicles are utilized only for the prevention and investigation of crime in accordance with the provisions of chapter 6A of the South African Police Service Act, Act 68 of 1995 as amended. DPCI vehicles are not referred to as VIP vehicles.