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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

Purpose

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