Beating crime, not suspects
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South Africa faces a high crime rate and a low conviction rate. There were attempts to retrain the police in the initial period of majority rule, but the police have not been taught how to adapt their methods. There has been a drive to improve the performance of the police under President Thabo Mbeki, but safety and security minister, Steve Tshwete, does not always appear to respect civil liberties. South African Breweries is one of a number of companies helping in areas such as equipment and training. Many police officials have low literacy levels, and civilians could do their administrative tasks more efficiently. A new corps has been set up dalled the Scorpions, with higher pay rates and better training.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Deroyalled
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The Royal Ulster Constabulary is the police force in Northern Ireland, which is undergoing changes since it has come to be seen as partisan. The British government aims to remove overt British symbolism and have 50% of its membership from Catholics in order to win support from the wider community for the new political institutions of Northern Ireland. The name will be changed to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and there will be generous severance arrangements for police who retire.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Convention against crime
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The European Police Office, or Europol, was created to carry out policing duties once passport checks are ended in the European Community, beginning in Mar 1995. The duties of the agency are still under discussion due to political wrangling and practical issues.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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