Title: OCR Document
Author: Readiris
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Company: I.R.I.S.

CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE BILL

COMMUNITY POLICE FORUM SUBMISSION

INTRODUCTION

In a democratic environment it is ideal for the police to be monitored and be guided in terms of the Republic of South African Constitution, Section 208 of Act 108 of 1996.

The structure has to be independent from the Police so that it could be objective and be transparent. The structure has to report directly to Parliament but it also has to work closely with the community, get input from the community and also feedback on services already rendered.

THE BILL

The bill is supported and it covers the whole range of relevant issues.

Chapter 1 : Interpretation and Definition - needs to include Community Police Forum and Boards.

Chapter 2 - 4: Supported

Chapter 5: Part 1, 2, 4 and 5 The inclusion of National Community Police Board Co-operative Framework as to get an opportunity to get ideas and input from the community and to get community feedback on services rendered.

CONCLUSION

There should be Provincial Consultative For a at provincial level whereby CPF need to participate and give input and feedback

I.P.I.D. will remain a government institution like any government institution it has an obligation to the community of accounting as stipulated in Batho Pele Principles. Any service rendered is rendered to the community hence it is upon the community to give input and feedback and Community Police Forum/ Boards remain one of the legislated community structures to take part.

INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE BILL

COMMUNITY POLICE FORUM SUBMISSION

INTRODUCTION

In a democratic environment it is ideal for the police to be monitored and be guided in terms of the Republic of South African Constitution, Section 208 of Act 108 of 1996.

The structure has to be independent from the Police so that it could be objective and be transparent. The structure has to report directly to Parliament but it also has to work closely with the community, get input from the community and also feedback on services already rendered.

THE BILL

The bill is supported and it covers the whole range of relevant issues.

Chapter 1 : Interpretation and Definition - needs to include Community Police Forum and Boards.

Chapter 2 - 3 : Supported

Chapter 4 : National Community Police Board has to be represented in the Consultative Forum as to get community input and feedback on cases.

CONCLUSION

There should be Provincial Consultative For a at provincial level whereby CPF need to participate and give input and feedback

I.P.I.D. will remain a government institution like any government institution it has an obligation to the community of accounting as stipulated in Batho Pele Principles. Any service rendered is rendered to the community hence it is upon the community to give input and feedback and Community Police Forum/ Boards remain one of the legislated community structures to take part.