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ACT : AGAINST CORRUPTION TOGETHER |
It is of great concern to management and loyal SAPS personnel members that there are SAPS employees who are involved in corrupt and criminal activities. The SAPS is viewed by the public at large as being one of the most corrupt government departments. This view by the public undermines the pride and professionalism of every single SAPS member. As members of the SAPS, we have taken an oath to serve with pride, dignity and integrity. This oath is supported by the SAPS Code of Conduct, the Values and the Code of Ethics. This includes preventing, detecting and investigating crimes committed by criminals but also means that SAPS members cannot be involved in crime or corruption of any sort whatsoever. |
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Corruption is the abuse of the power that has been entrusted to every member of the SAPS by the Government and the Community. Corruption can be described as follows: Someone gives (or offers to give) someone in a position of power (such as a member of SAPS) something to use his or her power illegally and unfairly, to the advantage of the person making the offer or to anyone else. A member of SAPS is also guilty of corruption if he or she offers to use his or her power illegally and unfairly, to the advantage of another the person. |
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| If you know of any member of the SAPS who is involved in any corrupt and criminal activity, including the following: |
| Cash in transit heists. |
| Car hi-jackings. |
| ATM bombings. |
| House Robbery. |
| Dealing in drugs. |
| Corruption or fraud, including : |
| Selling of dockets or other information. |
| Aiding detainees to escape. |
| Bribery - example : a member does not make an arrest when required to and receives some form of payment in return. |
| Embezzlement - example : a member steals a bullet proof jacket and in turn sells the equipment to a member of a private security company. |
| Extortion - example : a member threatens to close an illegal business unless provided with payment or goods. or Fraud - example : a member registers a false or inaccurate travel and subsistence claim. |
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As a proud and professional member of SAPS you should report this to Public Service Commission’s National Anti-Corruption Hotline 0800 701 701 (Remember, you can remain anonymous and use your own language) This is a toll-free number Members of the Public can report Corruption in SAPS to the Public Service Commission’s Hotline or to Crime Stop at 08600 10111 Let’s make SAPS proudly professional, it starts with you! |
ACT: AGAINST CORRUPTION TOGETHER |