Dan Plato concerned about the sound mental state of police officers

Mluleki Mrwebi
31 May 2014

Western Cape MEC of Community Safety Dan Plato said he is concerned about the sound mental state of police officers. 

This as a police constable from Mitchell’s Plain shot and wounded his girlfriend and two other people before turning the gun on himself at the Cape Town International Airport on Wednesday. 

MEC Plato said there is clearly a serious problem in the South African Police Service and it is one that needs urgent attention. 

Ministerial Spokesperson Greg Wagner said MEC Plato will communicate with the provincial police management to find out how the department of community safety could of assistance in dealing with the problem.

Wagner further said the MEC will also look at ways how to sensitize emotional and psychological factors that affect the police. 

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