Chairperson, the ACDP will be supporting the Safety and Security Budget Vote, not because we are satisfied with the performance of our police, but because we want to see their salaries and conditions of service greatly improved.
The level of crime in our country is still too high and the investigation capacity of many of our detectives leaves much to be desired. We want to appeal to the hon Minister to ensure that the police keep members of the public informed about progress made in the investigation of cases they have reported.
Promises made to victims of crime must be kept so that trust and confidence in the police service can remain high. We will support the Vote.