Refrain from sharing old ''SAPS out of character'' video, appeals SAPS

Western Cape police are appealing to citizens to refrain from sharing a video, that has resurfaced, of a South African Police Service (SAPS) officer, who ‘’acted out of character’’.

The video, that went viral in January 2022, saw the police official attacking his colleagues as they tried to apprehend him at the Town Centre bus terminus in Mitchell’s Plain.

According to the police’s Andrè Traut, the individual suffered a medical condition at the time of the incident, and has since received professional assistance from SAPS’ Employee Health and Wellness component and his private health practitioner.

‘’Upon his return to work he has been deployed to an administrative position, where he is not exposed to the operational environment. The matter has since been resolved and is regarded as finalised, while the member’s identity remains protected,’’ said Colonel Andrè Traut.

‘’It is unfortunate that there is members of the public who choose to apply social media platforms to spread old and expired incidents without any knowledge of the real circumstances. This practice is something that is strongly discouraged by SAPS,’’ he added.

 

Done By: Mitchum George