The SAPS stated that the Resource Allocation Guide (RAG) is a basis to determine the number of posts required to perform policing activities at local level (police station), as well as the allocation of key physical resources like vehicles, IT equipment, etc. The programme consists of ratio analyses, standard times, time percentages, and time estimates (required) of specific elements of tasks or activities performed at the Crime Prevention Unit, Community Service Centre, Detective Service, Crime Information Analysis Centre and Support Services (e.g., Human Resource Management) at police stations of the SAPS. The nature of the terrain (tarred roads - flat or mountainous / dirt road -flat, mountainous and sandy / distances that need to be travelled) and type of duty to be performed (administrative or operational), are some factors that are considered when purchasing vehicles.