SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICER l f P li i i C i P tiRole of Policing in Crime Prevention

Integrated ApproachesCrime Prevention and Safety

PRESENTATION TO THE 10th ICPC COLLOQUIUM

22 February 2012

OverviewOverview

• Mandate of SAPSMandate of SAPS

• Overview of SA and SAPS

i l i i i• National crime situation www.saps.gov.za

• SAPS approach to prevention

• Focus on partnership

• Policing as part of an integrated approachPolicing as part of an integrated approach

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Constitutional MandateConstitutional Mandate

• The Constitutional mandate of the Department pfor Safety and Security and the South African Police Service (SAPS) is reflected in section 205 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africathe Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996). The Objects of Policing, are to –

• prevent, combat and investigate crime;• maintain public order;

d h i h bi f h• protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and

• to uphold and enforce the lawto uphold and enforce the law.

Vision and MissionVision and Mission

• The Vision of the South African Police Service is to create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa.Th Mi i f th S th Af i P li S i i t• The Mission of the South African Police Service is to –– prevent anything that may threaten the safety or security of any community;

– investigate any crimes that threaten the safety and security of any community;ensure criminals are brought to justice; and– ensure criminals are brought to justice; and

– participate in efforts to address the root cause of crime.

Overview: South AfricaOverview: South Africa

1 National Police  Service

NCCF,  JOINTS, NCPB

•1 219 912 km2 

•47 849 800 million citizens•153 030 police members•Ratio of Police Officers 1:312

9 Provinces, 176 Clusters

PCCF JOINTS CCCF CPF

•Ratio of Police Officers  ‐ 1:312•Budget of R53 billion•10 International Airports•9 International Seaports PCCF, JOINTS, CCCF, CPF

1124 Police Stations

•54 Land Ports of entry•High crime rate•High unemployment•Large gap between rich and poor 1124 Police Stations

SCCF, CPF, Sector Forums

Large gap between rich and poor•Apartheid legacy iro spatial development, education and resource distribution

National Crime Situation/2010/2011

D i 2010/2011 l f 2 071 487• During 2010/2011 a total of 2 071 487 (approximately 2,1 million) serious crime cases were registered in the RSA compared tocases were registered in the RSA compared to 2 121 887 cases registered during 2009/2010

• Total number of serious crime was reduced by• Total number of serious crime was reduced by ‐2,4%

• The ratio of serious crime per 100 000 of the• The ratio of serious crime per 100 000 of the population decreased by ‐3,7% (from 4 302.1 to 4 143.6)to 4 143.6) 

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National Crime Situationwww.saps.gov.za

2010/2011

Contact Crime231 84211 2% 638 468

131 8606,4%

Other Serious Crime

Property‐related Crime534 451

11,2%30.8%

Property related Crime

Crime detected as a result of police action

25,8% 534 86625,8%

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Contact‐related crime

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Crime CategoriesgCONTACT CRIME CONTACT‐

RELATED CRIME

PROPERTY‐RELATED CRIME

CRIME DETECTED AS A RESULT OF POLICE ACTION

OTHER SERIOUS CRME

CRIME POLICE ACTION

MurderAttempted MurderSexual

ArsonMalicious damage to

BurglaryTheft of motor vehicle

Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

TheftCommercial crimeSexual 

OffencesAssault to do grievously bodily h

damage to property

vehicleTheft out of motor vehicleStock theft

ammunitionDrug related crimeDriving under i fl f

crimeShoplifting

harmCommon AssaultRobbery with aggravating 

influence of liquor

gg gcircumstancesCommon Robbery

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Role of Policing in Crime PreventionRole of Policing in Crime Prevention

Vi ibl th h LVisible presence through community policing practices and crime 

prevention methodologies

Law Enforcement,  (eg, Firearms Control Act, Second Hand 

Goods Act )

Community Mobilisation Integrated Approach 

Crime Prevention isPrevention is not the sole responsibility of the SAPS

Partnerships Strategic Leadership

Visible PresenceVisible PresenceIntelligence Led Geographical Approach Multi‐disciplinary 

Approach

• Analysis of crime to establish crime threats and patterns

• Policing at sector level• Problem oriented and –solving approach 

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• Involvement of other role players and other law enforcement 

• Systematic and knowledge based approach

• Operational

• Integrated action at local level

• Community participation and

agencies, eg Metro Police, Traffic, Home Affairs, SARS, etc 

• Joint deployment and Operational deployment/actions according to analysis

• Shift from reactive to a proactive approach

participation and mobilisation 

p yoptimum utilisation of resources

• Outcome‐based Partnershipsa proactive approach Partnerships

COMMAND CENTRES  TO ENSURE 

COORDINATION AND 

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Integrated ApproachIntegrated Approach• Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster and related structures 

at different levels ‐ not just national l d ll ( )• Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures (JOINTS) to ensure 

accountability at all levels• Early intervention approach from police and other departments and 

stakeholdersstakeholders• Addressing causes of and contributing factors to crime • Integration within the Criminal Justice system – ongoing process to 

improve systems and strengthen each part of the systemimprove systems and strengthen each part of the system• Identification and involvement of all internal and external role 

players– Government– Other law enforcement agencies– Non Governmental Organisations– Civil Society – Business

• Clear mandates in terms of roles and responsibilities11

Community Participation and hPartnerships

• Implementation of community‐based crime p e e tat o o co u ty based c eprevention initiatives– CPFs– Community Watches, Street Committees and Patrollers

C di ti ith i t it i d t d• Co‐ordination with private security industry and private security initiatives

• Community and civilian oversight• Community  and civilian oversight• New developments to involve communities and local governmentlocal government

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Focus on partnershipFocus on partnership

• It does not happen by accidentt does ot appe by acc de t– Need for definition and structure– Demands on police management at all levels: Expertise, time, consistency, commitment

• Partnerships and credibility of policed l– Service delivery

– Compliance with statutory obligationsInternal co ordination– Internal co‐ordination

– Equitable access to policing– Different faces of policingDifferent faces of policing

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Translating the approach into l l i t ti Sector managers &local interventions 

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Sector managers & patrols, pro‐active approach and referrals, victim friendly police 

Child care family Visible  and accessible police

stations, local partnerships, rural safety activities, community volunteers and projects

Child care, family support, drug 

treatment, social security, school 

Safe and sustainable

Effective and 

T t thSocial safety 

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volunteers and projectssafety

sustainable community

Trustworthy police

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Crime offices, 

Effective CJS

crime information, good investigation, 

dealing with corruption,

Co‐operation between departments, court 

management, diversion and  corruption, g ,restorative justice, child 

justice

ConclusionConclusion

• An integrated approach with  focus on proactive g pp ppolice

• Main objective is to create a safe and secure environmentenvironment

• We should fight crime and not statistics• An integrated and multidisciplinary approach to• An integrated and multidisciplinary approach to support early intervention and the eradication of the drivers and root causes of crime are essential

• Crime Prevention is not the sole responsibility of the South African Police Service   

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