Vlew <as on compliance to accounting and reporting responsibilities,” said Ms Tina
Joemat-Pettersson, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police.
Both committees emphasised their full support for the work of the IPID, and are
also calling for the provision of adequate funding to the entity to ensure that it is
in a better position to perform its functions effectively. Furthermore, the
committees said, the expansion of the IPID footprint is critical as it will promote
policing that is within the ambit of the rule of law and respects human rights.
The intention of the IPID to increase indicators in line with its core mandate in
spite of budgetary constraints is welcomed and if that, according to the
committees can be achieved, it will improve the integrity of the Saps. The
committees urged IPID to always keep a perfect balance between quality and
quantity in their work.
When considering the budget of the Civilian Secretariat for Police, both
committees emphasised the need to improve the relationship between the
police and the communities on a continuous basis to ensure the existence of a
strong and strategic platform for the purposes of collaboration in the fight
against crime.
“While we appreciate plans by the Civil Secretariat for Police to agree and sign
Memorandums of Understanding with the Department of Cooperative
Governance as well as the South African Local Government Association, we
urge you that this be given priority to standardise and streamline the working
relationship,” said Ms Shahidabibi Shaikh, the Chairperson of the Select
Committee.
Both committees emphasised the centrality of the Community Policing Forums
(CPF) in the fight against crime and, based on that, policy on the establishment
of, and the alignment of the work between SAPS and CPF must be top priority
for the Secretariat.
The committees also resolved that CPFs should be asked to serve as essential
workers, and the Civilian Secretariat will take this to the next Nat Joints
meeting.

 Furthermore, the committees urged the Secretariat to ensure that constructive
and harmonious engagement within the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security
Cluster prevails to ensure the finalisation and implimentation of the Integrated
Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy.
The use of technology as a force multiplier has long been a critical issue and
was highlighted in the 5th Parliament’s legacy report. The committees welcome
the announcement that the Civilian Secretariat for Police will focus on
facilitating the creation of a smart or e-policing environment.
Due to time constraints, the committees could not conclude their interaction
with the IPID and resolved to arrange another meeting to conclude the
interaction.
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON
BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON
POLICE, MS TINA JOEMAT-PETTERSSON AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE
SELECT COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND JUSTICE MS SHAHIDABIBI
SHAIKH
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