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About Us
The SAPS website was established in 1997. In line with the Batho Pele (‘People First’) initiative of the South African government, the website aims at optimal service delivery by informing the communities it serves on all aspects of policing in the country.
The website has developed over the years, and will continue to develop to increasingly become more user-friendly. It is currently maintained by the Research, Marketing and Planning Section, Communication and Liaison Division of the SAPS.
In 2003/2004 a research project titled Developing the SAPS website for optimal service delivery was undertaken to assess the SAPS website, compared with websites of several other police agencies. Recommendations were also made to bring about greater service delivery. The project was undertaken by a SAPS members in fulfilment of a Master's degree in Information Science.
Vision and Mission
The Constitution of the Republic of South African, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) lays down that the South African Police Service has a responsibility to -
- prevent, combat and investigate crime;
- maintain public order;
- protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and
- uphold and enforce the law.
- create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa.
- prevent anything that may threaten the safety or security of any community
- investigate any crimes that threaten the safety or security of any community
- ensure criminals are brought to justice; and
- participation in efforts to address the causes of crime.
To fulfil in the Mission of the South African Police Service, all the members are subjected to a Code of Conduct.
The official Code of Conduct of the South African Police Service was introduced on 31 October 1997. The Code of Conduct is a written undertaking which each member of the South African Police Service is obliged to uphold, in order to bring about a safe and secure environment for all people of South Africa. Every member of the South African Police Service must make the Code of Conduct part of their code of life, principles and values.
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