Methodology In its visit to police stations, the Committee utilises the Station Monitoring Tool (SMT) to assist in ensuring comprehensive gathering and interrogation of information. The SMT is designed to ensure that Members cover a wide range of issues during the visit - ranging from information on management of the stations, capacity of detectives, human and physical resources, and implementation of prioritised legislation, including the Domestic Violence Act No. 116 of 1998, the Firearms Control Act, No. 60 of 2000 and the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008. The Committee also meets with interest groups, including members of the Community Police Forum (CPF) and the unions. The Committee is divided into groups during the visit and each group is responsible for gathering information on specific areas. The Committee thereafter meets together with the management of the station to discuss these observations and findings in detail.