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POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR
COMMUNITY POLICING
1. INTRODUCTION
2.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
3. DEFINITION
OF COMMUNITY POLICING
4.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMUNTY POLICING
5. GENERAL
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY POLICING
6. STRATEGIES
FOR COMMUNITY POLICING
7. NATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY POLICE FORUMS AND BOARDS |
5. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY POLICING
| 5.1. |
Respect for and protection of human rights. |
| 5.2. |
Community Policing informs, guides and sustains all
policing activities. |
| 5.3. |
All members of the South African Police Service should
participate in community policing and problem solving
initiatives. |
| 5.4. |
Problem solving should be based on a consultative approach,
which constantly seeks to improve responsiveness to identify
and prioritize community needs. |
| 5.5. |
Education, capacity building and skills training of
SAPS personnel and members of the community to enable
constructive participation in addressing the problem of
crime. |
| 5.6. |
Resolving conflict between and within community groupings
in a manner, which enhances peace and stability. |
| 5.7. |
Awareness of, respect for and tolerance of the languages,
cultures and values of the diverse people of South Africa. |
| 5.8. |
Enhancement of the accountability of the Police to the
communities they serve. |
| 5.9. |
Shared responsibility and decision making as well as
sustained commitment from both the police and the community
with regard to safety and security needs. |
| 5.10. |
Creation of understanding and trust between the Police,
the community and other relevant role players. |
| 5.11. |
Special attention is to be given to vulnerable groups
who are most likely to become victims of crime, such as
children, the elderly, woman, the disabled, gays, lesbians
and bi-sexuals. |
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