PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON POLICE ON THE SAFEGUARDING OF SAPS FIREARMS, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE SAPS 13 STORES 8 MARCH 2011

CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE IN THE SAPS (REGULATORY FRAMEWORK) CONTROL MEASURES FOR STATE (OFFICIAL FIREARMS) FIREARMS CONTROL ACT, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000) STANDING ORDER (STORES) 48 (Firearms and Ammunition) STANDING ORDER (STORES) 52(3)(c)(ii) - A docket shall be registered every time the loss of a firearm is reported. NATIONAL INSTRUCTION 5 of 2010: Storage, Handling and Transportation of Ammunition, Pyrotechnics, Tear Gas and Explosive Ordnance. Delegation of Powers and Authorization to Perform Duties By the National Commissioner In Terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)

CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE IN THE SAPS (REGULATORY FRAMEWORK) CONTROL MEASURES FOR STATE (OFFICIAL FIREARMS) STANDING ORDER (STORES) 55– Stocktaking STANDING ORDER (GENERAL) 8 - SAPS 108 personal inventory STANDING ORDER (GENERAL) – Prescribed inspections

CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE IN THE SAPS (REGULATORY FRAMEWORK) CONTROL MEASURES FOR FIREARMS IN THE SAPS 13 STORES STANDING ORDER (GENERAL) Property Register (SAPS 13) STANDING ORDER (GENERAL) 333 – Exhibits STANDING ORDER (GENERAL) safeguarding firearms in the safe, strong room or trunk in Station Commander’s office. SAPS EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT GUIDE – Issued by the Division: Visible Policing

THE SAPS INSPECTORATE SERVICES THE SAPS INSPECTORATE ‘S MANDATE IS TO INSPECT AND EVALUATE THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SAPS WITH A VIEW OF ENSURING ADHERENCE TO POLICIES, NORMS AND STANDARDS. TO ENSURE THAT THE INSPECTORATE ADDS VALUE TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SERVICE. AN INCLUSIVE PROCESS IS FOLLOWED WHICH CONSIST OF :. VISITS TO STATIONS; CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS, MAKE FINDINGS, IMMEDIATE REMEDIAL ACTIONS WHERE NECESSARY, COMPILE REPORTS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOLLOW -UP ON OUTCOME OF THE REPORT.

SAFEGAURDING OF STATE (OFFICIAL) FIREARMS: INADEQUITE STORAGE DAMP IN THE WALK IN SAFE: SPRINGFONTEIN SOME FIREARMS ARE KEPT IN BOXES, PLASTIC PACKETS AND UNBOLTED TRUNKS : BRONVILLE AND NAMAHADI POLICE STATION, EDENPARK, REIGER PARK MEYERTON, SUNDRINGHAM FINDINGS IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTIONS

SAFEGAURDING OF SAPS 13 FIREARMS: SAPS 13 FIREARMS ARE STORED IN THE SAME ROOM AS INVENTORY FIREARMS ULUNDI POP, GROOTVLEI, WHITE RIVER, KAAPMUIDEN, LOWSCREEK, MARTYNSHOOP SOME SAPS 13 FIREARMS STORAGE FACILITIES ARE NOT SUFFICIENT – E.G, NO SECURE DOORS AND FIREARMS ARE NOT SECURED IN LOCKED TRUNKS: SABIE, EDENPARK REIGER PARK MYERERTON, SUNDRINGHAM POOR CONTROL OF SAPS 13 SAFE AND STOREROOM KEYS : INGOGO, SABIE FIREARMS IN THE SAPS 13 STORE ARE NOT LABELLED/TAGGED : HLOBANE, WEMBEZI, EMPANGENI, GROOTVLIE, BRONVILLE, MOTHIBISTAD FINDINGS IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTIONS

SAFEGAURDING OF SAPS 13 FIREARMS: THE BACKLOG IN THE DESTRUCTION OF FIREARMS DUE TO OUTSTANDING IBIS TESTING HAVE A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SAPS 13 STORES: Richmond, Petrusville, Mothibistad, Delportshoop FINDINGS IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTIONS

REPORT SUBMITTED TO MANAGEMENT FOR REMEDIAL ACTION INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN INSTITUTED TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR ANY POSSIBLE PUNITIVE MEASURES. NATIONAL MANAGEMENT TEAMS ARE ALSO TASKED DURING STATION VISITS TO FOCUS ON SAFEKEEPING OF FIREARMS. MANAGEMENT INTERVENTIONS

SAPS OWNED FIREARMS

TOTAL NUMBER OF STATE OWNED FIREARMS PER PROVINCE AS ON PAS ON

TOTAL NUMBER OF STATE OWNED FIREARMS PER PROVINCE (NON STANDARDIZED)AS ON PAS ON Non standardized firearms include grenade launchers, automatic machine guns, mortars, sub machineguns, sniper rifles etc. The majority of these firearms are kept at the Ballistic Unit, FSL to support investigations and research in certain types of firearms. Small numbers are allocated to our Task Force or Response units to be used in specific circumstances. PROVINCETotal number of Fireams NAT HEAD OFFICE4237 P COMM EASTERN CAPE90 P COMM FREE STATE97 P COMM GAUTENG125 P COMM KWAZULU-NATAL61 P COMM LIMPOPO55 P COMM MPUMALANGA75 P COMM NORTH WEST54 P COMM NORTHERN CAPE61 P COMM WESTERN CAPE61 Grand Total4916

TOTAL NUMBER OF STANDARDIZED FIREARMS PER PROVINCE AS ON PAS ON PROVINCEPISTOLRIFLESHOTGUNGrand Total NAT HEAD OFFICE P COMM EASTERN CAPE P COMM FREE STATE P COMM GAUTENG P COMM KWAZULU-NATAL P COMM LIMPOPO P COMM MPUMALANGA P COMM NORTH WEST P COMM NORTHERN CAPE P COMM WESTERN CAPE Grand Total

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS Firearms audit by certifying individual firearms bi- annually. – Reduced timeframe detecting lost firearms – Recorded on the Asset register – Increased detection of lost firearms not yet reported Finalising the 2 nd cycle of certification country wide March 2011 Improved data integrity of the Asset Register Clear guidelines to commanders to conduct inspections during morning parades etc. communicated

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS Marking of Firearms – Dot pin marking of firearms on specific areas of firearm – Improving identification of firearms in relation to Make and model State owned Dot peen marking of firearms commenced during Oct 2010 and total of of firearms have been marked as on

Dotpin Marking SAPS Logo Marking on Barrel, Frame and Receiver

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) Testing of all SAPS Firearms – Identification of SAPS firearms even if the identification marks have been removed – firearms circulated as stolen/lost – Linking of state owned firearms used in criminal activities – All surplus firearms to stockpile only at HQ SCM Assessment on number of SAPS firearms profiled on IBIS Firearm Profiles based on: – Involvement in shootings – New firearms profiled before issue – Recovered firearms Capacity being created at SCM in collaboration with FSL to focus on SAPS firearms Continuous process of firearms being profiled on IBIS – Change as repairs are effected New firearms to be shot for IBIS testing before issued to members or stores

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS Reduction of SAPS Firearm stock Standardization of firearms to be used by police officials No procurement of additional firearms – only replacements Procurement ONLY for new recruits Issue of Personal Issue (SAPS 108) to new recruits on being declared competent by Div. HRD No new firearms procured during 2010/2011 financial year Estimated that firearms to be procured in 2011/2012 for issue to new recruits – Criteria based on increased personnel in terms of new recruits – Replacement of unserviceable firearms

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS SAPS Firearms Lost / Stolen – Decision for Board of Inquiry approved by the National Commissioner to: Investigate losses Determine causes and I mplement corrective measures Appointment of Board members by National Commissioner, March 2011 – Board of Enquiry to start functioning by April 2011

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS Policy on Recovery of State owned assets issued to members implemented. – Retiring /Resigning members to submit all personnel equipment issued before payment of pensions will be effected. – Key focus is the return of state owned firearms Enhancement on Asset Register to activate notification of intention to resign or retire in order to ensure recovery of all equipment issued – Certification of return of all issued equipment will enable pension payments

SCM STRATEGY - FIREARMS – Recovery of lost and stolen firearms Improved marking of firearms IBIS Testing of Firearms Strict Control on Personal Issued firearms (SAPS 108) Firearms recovered is not necessarily the same as firearms stolen Unidentified firearms recovered due to removed serial numbers Defining new business rules to support effective control over firearms FIN YEAR# SAPS FIREARMS RECORDED AS LOST IN FIN YR. # OF SAPS FIREARMS AS RECOVERED IN FIN YR. 2004/ / / / / / /

SAPS 13 STORE FIREARMS

Total Firearms in SAPS 13 Stores as on 31 January 2011 ProvinceAmount Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Mpumalanga North West3 833 Northern Cape8 377 Limpopo4 369 Western Cape Total

Firearms Destructed: 2010 ProvinceAmount Eastern Cape4 226 Free State1 424 Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Mpumalanga2 606 North West4 095 Northern Cape2 849 Limpopo5 200 Western Cape Total

Compensation In terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000) (FCA) people who surrendered their firearms voluntarily should be compensated. The Register must first determine the need for compensation and forward the recommendation to the Minister for approval. This process was followed and finalized but the process has been placed on hold pending finalization of a court case brought against the Minister.

Challenges Lack of Computerized System for SAPS 13 Exhibits Overstock of firearms in the SAPS 13 Stores Time delay on finalization of destruction processes eg. IBIS, Etching Court Cases FCA related court challenges on compensation

Measures to Address the Challenges Computerized System Property Control and Exhibits Management (PCEM) is being rolled out. Destruction of Amnesty Firearms Strengthening Command and Control Enhancing of Centralized Firearm Storage Facilities