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Vehicle Crime Investigation Officials are responsible for the co-ordination of international vehicle crime related enquiries. The co-ordination of the repatriation of vehicles misappropriated in the Republic of South Africa and recovered abroad and vice versa, co-ordination of non-investigative vehicle crime related projects as an endeavour to combat vehicle crime and the verification and management of information circulated on the South African Police Service Circulation System as vested in the National Vehicle Information Control Centre as well as the control of all core functions as vested in the Vehicle Safeguarding Unit. Co-ordination of vehicle crime related information received form the Department of Transport is also done by these officials.

What are the minimum requirements to become a Vehicle Crime Investigation Official?

The individual must be in a possession of a valid drivers licence (Code 08 or higher), have at least one year functional experience in a detective environment, completed a basic detective course and be willing to undergo a polygraph, psychometric test and security clearance vetting, whenever required.

Training:

Individuals undergo training in the Vehicle Crime Investigators’ Course and Vehicle Safeguarding Unit Training Programme.

Where can you be stationed?

Vehicle Crime Investigation Officials are stationed at Vehicle Safeguarding Units of Vehicle Identification Sections in the South African Police Service countrywide.

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