The specialised ranks of the nation’s thin blue line is hemorrhaging value members, warns a concerned police union.
Popcru President, Thulani Ngwenya, stated: “The migration of some of our most experienced and valuable officers to the private sector is not only weakening our law enforcement capabilities, but also undermining the principle of state responsibility for protecting all citizens”.“This represents a serious threat to our national security, as our most skilled officers are leaving faster than we can train replacements,” he added.
Lamenting a power imbalance, he said, “Private security should not outnumber police in any country. It’s not correct that private security’s numbers are stronger than the state’s, because private security’s concern is for the“The responsibility for protecting the country cannot be privatised – it must remain in the hands of the state in accordance with our Constitution.” he claimed.They have suggested the promotion of pathways for professional growth, as well as improved financial incentives.
“This would ensure that the SAPS recoups its investment and keeps its most valuable officers for longer,” explained Ngwenya. National police spokesperson, Athlende Mathe, was approached for comment on Popcru’s stance, and her response will be added once it is forthcoming.‘Sitting is the new smoking’: How your nine to five could kill you
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