By Doreen Mokgolo
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu plans to update the outdated South African Police Services (SAPS) Act, which comes from the 1993 temporary constitution, to meet modern crime-fighting needs.
Speaking at a media briefing in Tshwane on Monday, Mchunu said it was important to finalise the national policing policy to address provincial needs and priorities.
He also said it was important to professionalise SAPS and prioritise ethical values and pride in officers.
“Removing corrupt police officers is a top priority. Misconduct will not be tolerated,” he said.
Mchunu also plans to improve working conditions for officers by making sure police stations have the right tools and vehicles.
Officers will have regular refresher courses to stay prepared, and some existing units will be strengthened.
He accepted that criminals have become smarter, making old crime-fighting methods useless.
He said it was crucial to use technology in police services, including data analytics, artificial intelligence, surveillance systems, and digital communication tools, to better predict, prevent, and respond to crime.
Pictured above: Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu.
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