Stresses In The South African Police Service
This paper seeks to identify some key areas which may give rise to stress in the police service.
01 Jun 1995
Policing Tag
Police Community Study Tour To The Netherlands
This paper aims to expose both the police and civilians to various aspects of policing systems in the Netherlands.
04 Feb 1995
The Role Of The Self-defence Units In A Changing Political Context
This paper analyses the future role of self-defence units (SDUs). It includes an overview of the historical background of informal "community policing" structures.
02 Jan 1995
Input On Community Police Forums
This paper examines the limitations of the Constitutional provisions and additional provisions contained in the draft Police Bill. It is argued that neither legislation provides adequate powers or framework for achieving "community policing."
01 Nov 1994
Submission To The Technical Committee Appointed By The Minister Of Safety And Security, Mr Sydney Mufamadi, On The Police Bill
The Policing Research Project previously welcomed the initiative of the Technical Committee to seek comment on the Police Bill. This paper provides some brief comments on various aspects of the Bill which CSVR felt were crucial to the broader transformation of the police institution into a more transparent and accountable service-orientated profession.
01 Aug 1994
The State Of Community Police Forums And Their Challenges
The aim of this research was to examine the state of Community Police Forums (CPFs) around Gauteng, how they were functioning and if they were experiencing any problems. Also, it attempts to ascertain whether those interviewed thought that CPFs have enduring value. The original idea for the paper stemmed from workshops which were conducted for women's organizations on issues such as getting representation on the local CPF and for the CPFs themselves on community policing and their powers and functions.
03 Jul 1994