Madam Deputy Speaker, the answer to both questions is yes. The following are the steps we have taken: Firstly, there are lockable facilities that have been issued to the detective service component for the secure storage of dockets in order to prevent losses and unauthorised access to such dockets. Instructions to keep offices of investigating officers locked during their absence have been issued to prevent unauthorised access to dockets and/or theft thereof.
Dockets forwarded to and received from court are audited to prevent losses that may arise. Strong departmental action is taken against members who are found to have negligently lost dockets. All docket losses are monitored by the head office by means of a monthly return from the provinces. Thank you.