DA calls on MEC Mazibuko to investigate allegations that EMPD K-9 Unit dogs have reached retirement age
21 October 2020
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is calling on the Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko to investigate the allegations that the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) K-9 Unit dogs have reached retirement age but are still rendering services to the EMPD.
We have also been reliably informed that one dog died last week and that the EMPD is only left with nine K-9 Unit dogs.
The DA is worried that nine K-9 Unit dogs are insufficient to provide much needed services to the EMPD considering the fact that they all have reached their retirement age.
According to the Ekurhuleni MMC for Community Safety, Cllr Frans Mmoko, the periods for replacement cannot be pre-determined, as prognosis can only be determined after the dog has been in service, assessing their in-service skills, health, and well-being.