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NATIONAL TRAFFIC ANTI-CORRUPTION SENSITIZATION

NATIONAL TRAFFIC ANTI-CORRUPTION SENSITIZATION BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION. National Traffic Chiefs Summit East London 28/11/2013 Mr Jody J Pillay: Head of NTACU Deputy Chief of Police RTMC

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NATIONAL TRAFFIC ANTI-CORRUPTION SENSITIZATION

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  1. NATIONAL TRAFFIC ANTI-CORRUPTION SENSITIZATION BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION National Traffic Chiefs Summit East London 28/11/2013 Mr Jody J Pillay: Head of NTACU Deputy Chief of Police RTMC Acknowledgement: South African Police Services

  2. PROGRAMME • Opening & welcome • Purpose • Expectations • Ground rules • Sensitization • Assessment • Roll-out/ Way Forward • Closure

  3. THE USUAL SUSPECTS ?

  4. Categories of Corruption % Fraud & Bribery 19% Abuse of government resources 13% Mismanagement of Government Funds 11% Identity document fraud 10% Procurement irregularities 9% Appointment irregularities 8% Unethical Behaviour 8% Other Criminal Conduct 7% As per PSC Report 4/2011 Irrespective of whether you serve in Public Service, Traffic Police or SAPS, we share a common identity, we are all part of ONE FAMILY!

  5. How do you feel about CORRUPTION involving others? • Consider these headlines: • 3 Kaizer Chiefs players investigated by SAFA for matchfixing allegations 􀂱 Pretoria News • Springbok Flyhalf “missed” kicks in All Blacks test links made to betting syndicate The Sowetan • Cop gear for hire, arrest of constable said to have leased blue lights, guns, uniforms to robbersThe Pretoria News • Bribery claims hit SA Soccer, top referee claims bribery • of referees is rife 􀂱 The Citizen • Two Traffic Officers arrested on charges of corruption NTACU

  6. Frequently asked questions. What is corruption? What is the difference between corruption, poor service delivery and other crime? What do I do about gifts that have been given to me? What perceptions do people have of corruption in the Traffic Policing fraternity? Do we have an Anti-corruption Strategy? What effect does Corruption have on the Community? What could the implications of Corruption be for you? What causes corruption? What can I do if I know about Corruption? What are the facts about the Anti-corruption Hotline? Why do people who know about Corruption not report it? What do traffic officers say about Corruption?.

  7. What is Corruption? Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain involving at least two people Abuse of power Traffic police get their power from the job / work they are required to do (PMDS / Job Description) Investigate a case docket / organize and execute a Drunk driving operation / receive complaints fom the public, The abuse of power happens when an officer does his/her job in an irregular / wrong manner, The person abuses the powers they have by either omission or commission ACT: An officer lets an alleged drunk driver off in return for cash / provides information on a crime prevention operation OMISSION: A member does not arrest a suspect wanted for a crime There is no free cup of coffee!

  8. Cont….. Personal gain This is something the officer receives that has monetary value, it is worth something A member receives R 1000 for a case docket from the accused The member receives something of value, something that is worth money, e.g. a cell phone, a ticket to a sporting event in exchange for either doing something or not doing something It involves at least two people The person abusing their power (doing or not doing something linked to their work) The person who benefits from the abuse of power, and who gives something of value in return Note: Both parties will be charged with Corruption Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

  9. In order to achieve a safe and secure environment for all people of SA I undertake to: NRTLEC Act with integrity in rendering an effective service of a high standard which is accessible to everybody and continuously strive towards improving this services Work towards preventing any form of corruption and to bring the perpetrators thereof to justice

  10. The public (and certain members of the Traffic Police) see poor service delivery or criminal acts such as theft as being corruption Corruption has a specific definition and poor service delivery may not necessarily be corruption However, this is the perception the public has and we mustchangethis perception by: Explaining the difference between poor service delivery, corruption and other forms of criminality Developing a professional service where poor service delivery is not tolerated When an officer breaks policy or procedure they commit an “Integrity Violation” Member in uniform not wearing headdress Member not reporting for duty when required to Member being rude and unprofessional with members of the public Member not working full 8 hours Member taking resources (printing paper) from work

  11. Are the following examples poor service delivery / integrity violations,other forms of crime, or corruption?: Member sleeping on duty? Integrity Violation, contravention of Discipline Regulations! Criminal charge: Corruption! Member using state vehicle for private purposes ? Integrity Violation, contravention of eg Standing Orders / Criminal charge: use of vehicle without consent! Member takes printing paper from work for use at home? Criminal charge: Theft! Member falsifies a travel and subsistence claim, pocketing an additional R 500? Criminal charge: Fraud! Criminal charge: Corruption! Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain involving at least two people Other Crime defined by either common law or statutory law Poor service delivery, Integrity Violations 􀂱 Discipline Regulations,

  12. Gifts - something of value given by the public to a member Something of value could be anything: a hamburger and chips, a bottle of liquor or perfume, a packet of biltong, a cellphone The member could just have been doing their work, not abusing their power A policy that states that all gifts received by members in the course of their duties must be declared The gift must be recorded in the Gift Register at the Component member keeping the gift We are all paid to do the job that has been given to us, gifts should not be necessary, we get paid a regular salary Should the gift be considered acceptable, the gift should be returned to the member Be cautious when accepting gifts, remember: There is no such thing as a free lunch!!! A GIFT CREATES OBLIGATION......

  13. How Corrupt does the Public think WE are? * Survey conducted by the Institute for Security Studies 2001 Which Government Departments have thehighest levels of corruption? Position number 4 Public Works Position number 3 Housing Position number 2 Home Affairs Position number 1 Police incl TRAFFIC POLICE…. How corrupt do you think traffic is? How do you feel about the perceptions the public have of the TRAFFIC POLICE FRATERNITY? You are all members of this profession You are included in this perception the public has Lets change this perception by being.. INTOLERANT OF ANY FORM OF CORRUPTION IT STARTS WITH YOU!.

  14. Government policy requires all departments to develop anti-corruption strategies Treasury Regulation 3.2 - A risk management strategy, incorporating a fraud prevention plan must be developed and implemented within the department 4 Pillars of the Anti-corruption Strategy Prevention - to develop a culture in TRAFFIC that is professional and does not tolerate corruption and criminality Detection - to proactively detect corruption within its ranks as well as all sectors of society Investigation - to investigate all reports and cases of corruption effectively and efficiently Resolution- to counter act the effects of corruption by taking appropriate action, through disciplinary action and the improvement of internal controls -Corruption Strategy

  15. IMPLICATIONS: If you are found guilty on a criminal charge of Corruption: You will be dismissed You will lose your job You will lose all the benefits that you have (e.g. leave accrued, Check your benefits (disability, death and retirement), you will be surprised! You will have a criminal record You will struggle to get another job You will not be able to leave the country You will be considered to be a common criminal by society You may even spend time in jail You will lose the respect, goodwill / support of friends, family and colleagues You will have to explain to family (parents, wife and children) and You may forfeit your assets, house, car as the State reclaims the amount involved.

  16. SOME OF THE CAUSES: Low salaries ?!@*&# Personal greed neighbour drives a better car than I do and I am sick Only 19,2% of the population of South Africa earn more than R 50 000, how much do you earn? The corrupting public Sense of entitlement Perceptions Inefficient control mechanisms As officers, we have an obligation to report corruption The Code of Conduct is clear, it states that all officers will: work actively towards preventing any form of corruption and to bring the perpetrators thereof to justice. Information can be provided in two ways: Anonymously the national Anti-corruption Hotline The number is available, toll-free, 24-hours a day in all eleven languages The Hotline focuses on anonymous reporting: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REVEAL YOUR IDENTITY! Confidentially using the Protected Disclosures Act.

  17. Lack of Knowledge of what corruption is and how to report it results in this picture National anonymous reporting Hotline: 0800 701 701. RTMC: 0861 800 400

  18. LET’S NOT PUT A DENT IN THIS SCOURGE, LET’SCRUSHITS HEAD!!!THE END Thank you

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