DA Federal Congress reaffirms DA’s commitment to tackling crime and decentralising the police
2 November 2020
The Democratic Alliance (DA) adopted various new policy resolutions dealing with different aspects of crime within communities at our Federal Congress over the weekend.
One of the most important resolutions deals with the decentralization of the South African Police Service (SAPS). This resolution seeks to move power from national government to provincial and municipal levels to better serve local communities. Of utmost importance is also the training of police officers and capacitating of police stations to better deal with gender-based violence plaguing communities.
The decentralization of SAPS will put the power where it truly belongs – on provincial and municipal level with officers who are entrenched in and a part of the communities they serve. It will ensure that the right equipment and expertise is present where it’s needed most. This approach is of most use to the safety and security of communities.
The DA is committed to safeguarding communities in this way, unlike the ANC government who seeks to centralise power within national government.