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Composition |Functions | Objectives | Performance | Purpose

Composition

• Policy and Research
• Legislation

Functions

• Provide research and conduct strategy development
• Co-ordinate and advice on the implementation of Secretariat policy processes
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of SAPS developed policies
• Manage and facilitate policy analysis processes
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with research bodies/institutions and provincial Secretariats; and
• Manage and provide a research and resource information management service to all relevant stakeholders

Objectives

• Continuous high quality, evidence-based strategic policy advice provided to the Minister
• High quality, evidence-based research programmes on policing issues
• Enhanced research and policy development within the policing environment
• A Resource Centre that acts as an information hub to support all components of the Secretariat and provinces
• Relevant legislation within the safety and security environment is developed and processed

Performance

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2011/2012 FINANCIAL YEAR
In order to achieve the objectives, the Chief Directorate will focus on the following indicators–
• A revised White Paper on Safety and Security;
• Finalized policy document on a single police service;
• A policy document on private security;
• Finalised policy document on establishment of Community Safety Forums;
• Finalised policy on police station boundaries;
• Analysis report on recruitment and placement policy finalized;
• Reports on policy arising from M&E recommendations;
• Research reports on SAPS Training;
• Report on internal police survey;
• Research reports on areas required by the Minister;
• Quarterly engagements and quality reports from Reference Group;
• An integrated annual research programme for national and provincial secretariats to identify and align National research flagship projects/programmes;
• Fully functional & operational National Resource Centre;
• Draft Information Collection development Policy;
• Source, analyze, store and disseminate research reports;
• Functional and coordinated policing research database;
• Bills finalized and submitted to parliament:
  • Dangerous Weapons
  • PSIRA
  • Firearms Control Amendment
  • Reviewed SAPS Ac
• Prepare and submit regulations in terms of approved legislation: Firearms Control Amendment Act; Reviewed South African Police Services Act; Civilian Secretariat for Police Act

Purpose

• To provide timeous, evidence-based strategic research and policy advice and legislative support to the Minister of Police.