POPCRU+supports+integration+of+Scorps+into+police

PRESS RELEASE =**“The integrating of the scorpions into the South African Police Service is a constitutional imperative”**= POPCRU was heartened by the high prospects of having a single police force under one command. We actually think that the sentiments expressed by the Minister of Safety and Security suggests that there is a political will by Government to unite these agencies, which are operating separately under the present system. We are glad that the Minister agrees with us that the balkanisation of the policing fraternity is just not functional. Evidence points out that these divisions have also led to resources and remuneration disparities, an anomaly that has fed the antagonisms that nobody desires. Furthermore, this fragmentation militates against efficient use of resources and the essence of ‘unity of command’. Currently, these police agencies are operating independently and sometimes there is duplication of work, with one agency not knowing what the other agency is doing. We remain convinced that these agencies are competing instead of complementing each other and the truth is, they are all competing for police work. The above scenario is compelling enough to realign safety and security. Our position is informed by a constitutional imperative that “there shall be a single policing authority under the command of a National Police Commissioner” and we actually think that the debate on such integration is just a question of curtsey. As POPCRU, we have already made our submission to the Khampepe Commission to argue for a single police authority and we shall remain vocal on the issue until the Constitutional stipulations are followed. Tel (011) 403 0406   Fax (011) 403 9377/8 National Spokesperson Pat Ntsobi 072 671 4258: Email patn@popcru.org.za Public Relations Officer Boiki Tsedu 073 261 4277: Email boikit@popcru.org.za**
 * For immediate release Friday, 23rd September 2005**
 * Issued by POPCRU