From October 2024 to date, 9 on-duty police officers and 12 off-duty police officers have been killed. This is a crime that requires all of us to stand against and prevent it from happening. What is encouraging to note is that we have categorised the killing of police officers as a national priority offence which is investigated by the DPCI also known as the HAWKS.
It is thus reassuring to note that during the festive period, thirty police killers were arrested with seven convicted to 22 life and additional 725 years imprisonment sentences.
On our side, we continue to ensure members are always operationally ready by taking them through relevant training and acquiring the necessary resources needed for them to fight crime and also the necessary protective gear to shield themselves from these criminals. We would ultimately like to see a situation where we do not lose any member in the hands of criminals.
We therefore request South Africans to work with us and not against us in this fight to rid of our country off callous criminals.
