Strategic Plan 2002/2005 | Planning Information For 2002/2003

Priorities and output details

In line with the strategic direction as described in par. 2 above, the SAPS will pursue the following priorities for 2002/2003 as described in the table below. It is important to note that the priorities as contained in the planning information for 2002/2003 cut across all departmental programmes and objectives in the SAPS. Each priority has implications for functions to be performed in the various programmes and objectives.

Key Departmental Programmes

Key Departmental Objectives

Priorities

Output

Output measure indicator ^[1]

Target

Programme 1:

Administration

To exercise control over and manage the Service in terms of structures, resources, development, administration and operations.

Human Resource Management

Optimizing the utilization of personnel, including the restructuring of specialised units.

Developing and implementing policies on human resources.

Developing human resources.

Implementing affirmative action.

Institutionalizing performance management.

Institutionalizing an ethos of professional service.

Developing and implementing an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Eliminating racism.

Improving the morale of members.

Budget and Resource Management

Optimizing the balance between personnel and operational expenditure.

Optimizing the application of physical resources.

Human resource development

Resource distribution

Optimised budget and resources

Professional service ethos

Number of appointments, training courses and promotions within each grade of each occupational category, in respect of historically- disadvantaged persons

Implementation of the Resource Establishment Plan

Personnel numbers and spending versus operational expenditure

Number of complaints about members, disciplinary actions, criminal and civil cases, as well as absenteeism rate.

Realisation of projected targets (numeric and non-numeric) on appointments, training, and promotion

Redistribution of resources at local level, especially at priority station

Maintain expenditure ratio at 78/22% for personnel and operational expenditure

Reduce incidence

Key Departmental Programmes

Key Departmental Objectives

Priorities

Output

Output measure indicator

Target

Programme 2:

Crime Prevention

To provide a safe and secure environment to the inhabitants of SA.

Organised crime

To combat organised crime by focusing on -

criminal organisations involved in crimes relating to drugs, firearms and vehicles;
corruption; and
commercial crime.

Serious and violent crime

To combat Serious and violent crime by focusing on -

the proliferation of firearms, and the impact this has on the incidence of murder, armed robbery, farm attacks, heists and hi-jackings;
crime combating strategies developed for identified high crime areas;
intergroup violence, taxi and train violence, gang violence and faction fighting in identified flashpoint areas;
urban terrorism; and
the policing of major events

Crimes against women and children

To combat crime against women and children by focusing on -

rape;
domestic violence;
assault; and
child abuse.

Improve basic Service Delivery to all communities

Levels of safety and security

Victim support

Police visibility

Efficient detention management

Control over firearms/ammunition

Speedy response to complaints

Levels of serious crime per capita, particularly in respect of the following crimes that can be policed ^[2] :

Robbery with aggravating circumstances
Other types of robbery
Burglary – business (including attempts)
Burglary – residential (including attempts)
Stock theft
Theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Theft out of/from motor vehicles

Crimes that are dependent on police action for detection

Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition
Drug- related crime
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Reduction in complaints from public against police

Number of multi-disciplinary cooperation initiatives to combat crimes against women and children

Implementation of sector policing

Number of crime prevention operations in high crime areas

Reduction in incidence of escapes from police custody and deaths of suspects in custody

Number of firearms seized in relation to firearms stolen

Installation of technology and optimising the procedures at 10111 centres

Standard value^[3]

7954

5958
7629

23292

3461
8537

15930

1210

3622

2167

Critical value ^[4]

11006

8559
8384

27541

3873
9558

18039

1445

4451
3016

Implement the SDIP by 31 March 2003 at all police stations

Increase cooperation initiatives

Conclude client surveys by 30 December 2002

Implement sector policing at 50 high-crime police areas by 31 March 2003

Increase arrests for drugs, illegal firearms, stolen vehicles and wanted persons

Increase seizures of drugs, illegal firearms and stolen vehicles

Optimise detention management within the regulatory framework

Reduction of violent crimes committed with firearms

Implement and optimise systems at Umtata, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port-Elizabeth and Soweto by 31 December 2002

Key

Departmental

Programmes

Key

Departmental Objectives

Priorities

Output

Output measure indicator

Target

Programme 3:

Operational Response Services

To ensure peace and stability.

Organised crime

To combat organised crime by focusing on -

criminal organisations involved in crimes relating to drugs, firearms and vehicles;
corruption; and
commercial crime.

Serious and violent crime

To combat serious and violent crime by focusing on -

the proliferation of firearms, and the impact this has on the incidence of murder, armed robbery, farm attacks, heists and hi-jackings;
crime combating strategies developed for identified high- crime areas;
intergroup violence, taxi and train violence, gang violence, and faction fighting in identified flashpoint areas;
urban terrorism; and
the policing of major events.

Crimes against women and children

To combat crime against women and children by focusing on -

rape;
domestic violence;
assault; and
child abuse.

Improve basic service delivery to all communities

Arrests and seizures at border posts

Crowds managed appropriately

High- risk operations conducted

Number of vehicles recovered and arrests related to narcotics, illegal firearms and stolen vehicles

Seizure of contraband

Number of persons arrested for public disorder incidents

Number of operations conducted in high crime areas

Maintain or increase arrests and seizures

Maintain or reduce number of people injured during public demonstrations

Maintain or increase arrests for incidents of public disorder

Maintain or increase operations

Key

Departmental

Programmes

Key

Departmental Objectives

Priorities

Output

Output measure indicator

Target

Programme 4:

Detective Service and Crime Intelligence

To ensure the proper investigation of criminal cases and the provision of intelligence.

Organised crime

To combat organised crime by focusing on-

criminal organisations involved in crimes relating to drugs, firearms and vehicles;
corruption; and
commercial crime.

Serious and violent crime

To combat serious and violent crime by focusing on -

the proliferation of firearms, and the impact this has on the incidence of murder, armed robbery, farm attacks, heists and hi-jackings;
crime combating strategies developed for identified high- crime areas;
intergroup violence, taxi and train violence, gang violence, and faction fighting in identified flashpoint areas;
urban terrorism; and
the policing of major events.

Crimes against women and children

To combat crime against women and children by focusing on -

rape;
domestic violence;
assault; and
child abuse.

Improving basic service delivery to all communities

Investigation of general crime

Identification of criminal organisations

Investigation of commercial crime activities

Reports on criminal records

Evidence provided

Analyses of crime patterns, threats, profiles, and links between crimes

Number of cases to court in relation to reported crimes

Clearance rate in relation to reported crimes

Number of cases related to organised crime syndicates taken to court in relation to cases investigated

Number of cases dealing with forgeries, malappropriations, and embezzlement to court in relation to cases investigated

Automation of the Criminal Record Centre

Turnaround time of requests for evidence

Number of intelligence products to different clients

Number of National Crime Threat Analyses reports compiled

Maintain or increase

Implement AFIS by July 2002

A turnaround time of 35 days after assignment for 92 per cent of entries.

Maintain or increase

Key

Departmental

Programmes

Key

Departmental Objectives

Priorities

Output

Output measure indicator

Target

Programme 5:

Protection Services

To protect very important persons and their property.

The protection of very important Persons and their property

Rendering a protection service to the President, Deputy President and former presidents.

Protection service to prominent people

Incidents of security breaches

Number of complaints lodged by the President, Deputy President and former presidents expressed as a percentage of complete protection

Incidents of security breaches

Zero

[1]. The SAPS is in the process of determining critical values and targets for all Service Delivery Indicators. Critical values have been computed in respect of some crimes. Realistic targets will be determine from the critical value.

[2]. These crimes are regarded as directly preventable, in that pro - active police action can deter the potential perpetrator from committing a particular crime at a specific place and time. In this instance, the reduction or stabilization of these crimes is an indicator of success by the South African Police Service. Crimes such as murder, attempted murder and rape are less susceptible to policing. A multi- disciplinary approach is vital to ensure a stabilisation or decrease in these crimes.

[3]. The standard values are based on the respective averages of specific crimes over a 56 month period.

[4]. The critical values are based on an average +1,96 standard deviation. The standard value is the value that will decrease if the number of crimes dropped below the critical value, with the exception of those crimes which are dependant on police action for detection (police action will cause a rise in the reporting of these crimes).

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