Combatting crime

The policy, known as Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower protection policy 2023, safeguards good governance and financial viability through improved management of the risks of fraud and corruption within the department.

Coinciding with the policy, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and DPM & NEC recently hosted a three-day training on internal Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Protection policy for its staff.

Commissioner of Police David Manning said the new direction includes empowering provincial police commands to collaborate with provincial administrations in addressing local crime issues. Instead of a historical emphasis on crime prevention, the police force will now concentrate on immediate responses to criminal activities and aggressive actions.

To support this shift, legislation is being developed to explicitly define domestic terrorism and outline the police force's counter-terrorism strategy.