Quarterly crime stats decision welcomed by Police Committee
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, has voiced his support for Cabinet’s decision to release crime statistics on a quarterly basis.
Mr Beukman said quarterly announcements should be welcomed, as this will strengthen police accountability. “It will enable closer scrutiny of crime trends and ensure that pro-active, effective decisions and interventions are made in hotspot areas,” Mr Beukman added. He noted also that deployment of additional resources would also be enhanced.
The Chairperson’s comments follow today’s Cabinet meeting decision, communicated by the Minister in the Presidency Mr Jeff Radebe, who told journalists that one annual comprehensive report and quarterly crime statistics would be released.
Mr Beukman further believes that crime statistics must be compiled in line with scientific modelling to ensure valid data and research results to fight crime more effectively.
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