WATCH: Brackendowns SAPS members face internal disciplinary process after video circulates
SAPS has confirmed that members seen in a circulating social media video allegedly refusing to assist a member of the public with an affidavit have been identified.
Members of Brackendowns SAPS are set to face internal disciplinary processes after a video allegedly showing them refusing to assist a member of the public with an affidavit circulated on social media.
The video was brought to the attention of the acting District Commissioner for Ekurhuleni, Brigadier David Ngcobo, according to the SAPS.
The police confirmed that the members depicted in the video have since been identified.
“The matter is being addressed internally, and the members concerned will be subjected to appropriate internal disciplinary processes,” the police said in a media statement.
The acting District Commissioner has also condemned the conduct depicted in the video.
According to SAPS, members of the police service are expected to serve the public “with professionalism, courtesy and respect”, as required by the organisation’s code of conduct.
The statement comes after the video involving Brackendowns SAPS members circulated on social media, drawing attention to the alleged refusal to assist a member of the public with an affidavit.
SAPS also reminded members of the public that service delivery complaints involving police members can be reported through its complaints channels.
The SAPS National Complaints Service Centre may be reached on 0800 333 177, while the Gauteng Service Complaints Standby number is 082 442 2000.
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