Thursday, November 14, 2013

SAPS Board of Commissioners discussed ways to combat crime

Mluleki Mrwebi
14 November 2013

The South African Police Service Board of Commissioners, consisting of the generals at national level and the nine Provincial Commissioners had its final meeting of 2013 yesterday.

The Board of Commissioners was established in terms of the South African Police Service Act and its primary function is to promote cooperation and coordination within the SAPS.

National Police Spokesperson Solomon Makgale said the meeting, in the main, deliberated on the overall state of crime in the country over the past six months of the current financial year and noted with concern the number of murders reported.

He added that these murders are closely associated with the abuse of alcohol and other social ills. The BOC committed itself to ensuring that the crime prevention and combating initiatives for the festive season, which have already been implemented, pays special attention to this.

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