Mass resignation by police’s elite unit members sets alarm bells ringing
15 November 2023
According to reports in the media today, more than 70% of the police's Special Task Force members in KwaZulu-Natal left the force within a short period of time, so, there are only 15 of the unit's initial 53 members left.
This raises serious questions about the management of the police force which sets alarm bells ringing. No police service can operate effectively without specialised units.
The Task Force is a specialised unit requiring special training and a lot of tax money is spent on equipping these officers, which makes them very attractive to the private sector.
These experienced and highly skilled officers are leaving the police force, which is already experiencing a crisis due to a lack of expertise.