Detailed summary of entire SLK120 module's content. Includes summaries of chapters 3, 4, 12, 13 and the reader. All content covered for semester test 1 (section A), semester 2 (section B) and November exam.
With democracy in SA the Justice, Crime Prevention & Security (JCPS) cluster
was formed
- Aim - create link between police, courts and corrections
In 1996 the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) was approved
- 2 elements arising
1. National Crime Combatting strategy
2. Integrated Justice System (IJS) (formed in 1997)
In response to the IJS = the IJS Board was established in 1997
- Departments involved
- Justice & Constitutional Development
- DCS
- Social Development
- SAPS
- NPA
6 components necessary for an integrated justice system
- Identification services to identify people already in system
- Criminal history information management
- Docket management by police and prosecution
- Event notification to reduce delays and non-appearance in court
- Business intelligence
- Information technology infrastructure to support entire system
In 1998 recommendations were made necessary for the functioning of the
CJS – however too expensive to implement these recommendations
Result - revamp different components of the CJS - IJS 2000 PLUS Strategy
Recommendations by the IJS 2000 PLUS Strategy
- Shorter case cycle times
- More cases put through the system
- Fewer case withdrawals
- Fewer lost case files
- Fewer postponement of cases to reduce the number of ATD
- Higher conviction ratios
- Priority for cases involving youth, sex offenders & priority crimes
- Eradication of corruption
,Achievements of IJS
Court process project
Court process project (CPP) was initiated in 2000 to install integrated criminal
case management system
Aim – to bring advanced IT, functionality and support to courts
Integrated system links
- Departments of safety and Security
- Correctional services
- Social development
- Justice and constitutional development
- NPA
Benefits of linking departments
- Improved tracking of dockets and case files
- Reduced court trail delays
- Reduced duplication of data entry
- Improved access to information
- Improved verification of identities
- Reduced postponement of cases due to misplaced
- Improved administration of offender admissions and releases
Automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS)
AFIS is a computerised database containing the details of over 4,6 million
convicted offenders
MorphoTouch mechanism – handheld device used to scan fingerprints
Inmate tracking system within correctional centres
Also known as Automated Personal Identification System
Awaiting trail detainees used pilot system
- Objective is to ensure wrong offenders are not released from centres
and to ensure correct people go to court
,Law enforcement in South Africa
The South African Police Service (SAPS)
SAPS under the control of the Department of Police, a part of the Justice,
Crime Prevention & Security cluster
SAPS also known as the gatekeeper of the CJS – justice set in motion when
police make an arrest
Responsibilities of the SAPS:
- Prevention, combating and investigating crime
- Maintaining public order
- Protecting and securing South Africans and their property
- Upholding and enforcing the law
Vision of the SAPS = create a safe and secure environment for all the people
of SA
Aims of the SAPS:
- Protect the rights of all SA
- Use its powers in a responsible way
- Provide a service with honesty and integrity
- Evaluate its service
- Use the resources provided by government ex during 2008 there were
an estimated shortage of about 22 000 bullet proof vests at police
stations around the country
- Develop the skills of its members
- Cooperate with the community, government and all role-players
SAPS consists of 11 different divisions (4 for the purpose of the module)
- Crime intelligence
- Visible policing
- Detective service
- Protection and security services
Crime intelligence
Manage the crime intelligence capacity of the SAPS (crime info analysis
centre + crime info management centre)
Involved in counter intelligence
Crime intelligence gathering
Cooperating with INTERPOL
, Visible policing
Combat crime by visible proactive + responsive policing
Main functions:
- Address the socio-econ factors related to crime
- Optimise crime prevention
- Optimise firearms and liquor control
- Ensure specialised response and interventions
- Combat crime and maintain public order
Detective service
Manage the investigative work of the SAPS (provide support to the
investigators in terms of forensic evidence and the Criminal Record Centre)
3 sub-divisions:
- Crime investigations – detectives at police stations who investigate
organised crime, serious and violent crime, general crime and
commercial crime
- Criminal Record Centre – manages criminal records
- Forensic Science Laboratory – provides support to investigators in
respect of evidence
Protection and security services
Protect prominent foreign and local dignitaries
4 sub-divisions:
- VIP protection services – protection of president, deputy president,
former president and their spouses and other identified VIP’S in transit
- Static and mobile security – protection of other local and foreign VIP’s,
the places in which all VIP’s are present, as well as valuable
government cargo
- Ports-of-entry security – security at border posts, airports and harbours
- Rail police – security in railway environment
Community policing (CP)
CP is partnership between police and community to resolve safety problems
in all policing precincts
Was introduced as policing strategy to achieve more effective crime control,
improved police service and police legitimacy (1994)
Based on proactive partnership between police and community that seeks
that seeks to address crime
Resolve problems to reduce fear of crime, physical and social disorder
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