MALVERN SAPS Station Commander has made a banner to remind police and public alike that corruption will not be tolerated.
Lt Col Val Reddy said the banner was erected inside the precinct of the police station rather than on the outer fence because the message is as important for police members as it is for the public.
“I put it up requesting and ensuring that all members under my command comply with the SAPS ethics and anti-corruption strategy,” said Reddy.
Amendments
Recently Police Minister Bheki Cele suggested amendments to the South African Police Service Amendment Bill which aims to crack down on corruption in the police.
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The policing bill is one of two bills recently approved by government to be published for public comment.
The proposed changes to the bill governing policing introduces a number of changes to the South African Police Service and also covers how vetting and integrity testing will be carried out among employees of SAPS through lifestyle audits and the identification of potential conflicts of interests.
Community policing
The bill will also give more power to the Police Minister, and also put forward more suggestions about the regulation of community policing forums (CPFs) and that recommendations made by the Farlam Commission about the use of firearms in policing be put into effect.
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The Farlam Commission of Inquiry looked into the incidents which took place in Marikana, in the North West Province in August 2012 under the chairmanship of Judge Ian Gordon Farlam, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal.
The bill dictates that lethal force should only be warranted when there is a danger to both life and property simultaneously.
In a pamphlet distributed to police about ethical behaviour in SAPS recently, the need for a high standard of ethical behaviour is outlined.
Gifts
“It should be noted that the Public Service Regulations 2016, prohibit the receiving of gifts in an official capacity by all public servants,” says the pamphlet.
Reddy said this means all members of the SAPS are bound by the SAPS Code of Conduct to serve and protect, acting with integrity and be impartial, courteous, respectful and accountable while doing their work.
“It is very important that everyone realise the importance of doing the right thing, even if there is nobody watching at the time,” said Reddy.
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