SAPS Profile | Code of Conduct

South African Police Service Code of Conduct

I
commit myself to creating a safe and secure environment for all people
in South Africa by –

participating in endeavours aimed at addressing the causes of crime;
preventing all acts which may threaten the safety or security of any community; and
investigating criminal conduct which endangers the safety or security of the community
and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

In carrying out this commitment, I shall at all times –
uphold the Constitution and the law;
take into account the needs of the community;
recognize the needs of the South African Police Service as my employer; and
cooperate with all interested parties in the community and the government at every level.

In order to achieve a safe and secure environment for all the people of South Africa
I undertake to –
act with integrity in rendering an effective service of a high standard which is accessible to
everybody, and continuously strive towards improving this service;
utilize all available resources responsibly, efficiently and cost-effectively to optimize their use;
develop my own skills and contribute towards the development of those of my colleagues to ensure equal opportunities for all;
contribute to the reconstruction and development of, and reconciliation in our country;
uphold and protect the fundamental rights of every person;
act in a manner that is impartial, courteous, honest, respectful, transparent and accountable;
exercise the powers conferred upon me in a responsible and controlled manner; and
work towards preventing any form of corruption and to bring the perpetrators thereof to justice.

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