Question NW2606 to the Minister of Police
06 December 2016 - NW2606
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What were the reasons that the recently appointed senior police officer (name and details furnished), was (a) suspended and (b) transferred to the Tembisa Police Station; (2) What are the reasons that the person was subsequently transferred back to the Edenvale Police Station?
Reply:
(1)(a) The mentioned officer was not suspended.
(1)(b) The mentioned officer was not placed at Tembisa Police Station at any stage.
(2) The Station Commander of Edenvale Police Station retired from the South African Police Service on 31 July 2016 and not to compromise service delivery, the mentioned officer was placed in this critical post due to his experience, expertise and familiarity with the Edenvale policing precinct.