KEEPING THE POLICE IN CHECK: Assessing the secretariats for safety and security

Authors

  • Duxita Mistry Institute for Security Studies
  • Judy Klipin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3108/2004/i10a1025

Keywords:

police, oversight, South Africa, ICD, civilian oversight

Abstract

Civilian oversight bodies such as the secretariats for safety and security and the ICD have been vocal about recent incidents of police misconduct and abuse of power. However, it is not enough to merely record and comment on such incidents. If real transformation of the SAPS and improvements in service delivery are to occur, civilian oversight should be given greater value and support by political and administrative leaders. This article presents the findings of a recent evaluation aimed at identifying ways to strengthen the secretariats’ role in police oversight.

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Published

03/08/2006

Issue

No. 10 (2004): December 2004

Section

Research articles

License

Copyright (c) 2004 Author and Institute for Security Studies

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How to Cite

Mistry, D., & Klipin, J. (2006). KEEPING THE POLICE IN CHECK: Assessing the secretariats for safety and security. South African Crime Quarterly, 10. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3108/2004/i10a1025