Tshwane Metro Police Department empowers the public to fight corruption

In my capacity as MMC for Community Safety, I would like to give my full support to the directive issued by the acting Chief of Police, Basil Nkhwashu. The directive is aimed at empowering the public to fight possible corruption by Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officers. It also seeks to make our officers aware of the importance of always conducting themselves ethically, being fair and respecting the rights of others.

Let me be clear about what this directive means for the public:

  1. You have the right, and are in fact encouraged, to ask TMPD officers for their appointment certificates (a card identifying them as a police officer).
  2. You have the right, and are in fact encouraged, to record your encounter with TMPD officials. This includes videos and pictures of the officers, their appointment certificates and their vehicles.

Considering the number of complaints the City has been receiving with regard to extortion, corruption and other cases of misconduct by TMPD officers, this directive is long overdue. I welcome this initiative by the acting Chief and will continue to support him in implementing any measures to address this scourge.

If you are ever a victim of these terrible acts by TMPD officials, please do the following:

  1. Open a criminal case at the nearest police station.
  2. Report the matter to the TMPD Integrity Unit on 083 657 2998 to enable an internal investigation into the conduct.
  3. Report the matter to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) at gauteng@ipid.gov.za.

I want to thank the Executive Mayor, Cllr Cilliers Brink, for his support to have this directive issued to empower our residents while cleaning up our metro police. I also want to remind the public to remain respectful in their encounters with law enforcement. Many good officers are still trying to make a difference out there.

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