Question NW2994 to the Minister of Police
07 September 2015 - NW2994
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether he is planning to establish new specialist units in the SA Police Service; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what specialist units; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
- The reintroduction of specialised units in the South African Police Service is determined by organisational priorities and is being considered annually. There is no intention in the Annual Performance Plan 2015/2016 to reintroduce any additional specialised units. Existing units are continuously being capacitated to enhance their capability to render an effective and efficient service.
The moment a need for the establishment of a specialised unit is identified, the need is analysed and investigated taking existing capacities and organisational priorities into consideration in order to address a specific need.
2. No statement will be made at this moment in time.