How can South Africa reduce high levels of police corruption and build trust in the police?
Investing in corruption prevention pays, and the business sector should lead the search for solutions.
The business sector should take the lead on two proven international methods to proactively deal with systemic corruption.
Working collectively, companies can use their market power to drive corruption from their sectors and reap the financial rewards.
Targeted interventions will be needed to unravel the complex layers of criminality associated with these groups.
This year’s conference focuses on pressing, high-impact topics that can directly improve policing.
Testimony at police inquiries raises questions about the value of special units and task teams for investigating crime in South Africa.
Having Stats SA validate and release crime figures would separate the statistics from police performance and depoliticise the data.
Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice.
Two imminent inquiries must clarify whether the minister was motivated by valid concerns or improper political motives.
How can the country ensure that its law enforcement agencies are headed by the best possible leaders?
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