1. 2016 WHITE PAPER ON SAFETY AND SECURITY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON POLICE
CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE
2016 WHITE PAPER ON SAFETY AND SECURITY
PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON POLICE
8 MARCH 2017

2. Process overview Draft framework presented to JCPS DGs in June 2014
Draft White Paper presented to JCPS Cabinet Committee in February 2015
Adopted by Cabinet for public comment in February 2015
Gazetted and advertised in March 2015
Presented to Portfolio Committee on Police in August 2015
Presented to SPCHD DGs in December 2015
Draft White Paper presented to JCPS DGs in March 2016
Adopted by Cabinet in April 2016

3. Overview of public submissions
Resourcing / Funding
Lack of clarity on funding responsibilities. The WP fails to explicitly assign functions to national and provincial government to secure funding
Proposes proper costing of all municipal activities to inform proper planning and budgeting by all spheres of government
Recommends that policy be a key performance area and key performance indicator
National crime prevention strategies must be aligned legislatively and organisationally
Proper resource allocation for safety and security strategies in rural areas

4. Overview of public submissions
NCCVP must be resourced to support evidence-based practice, but needs to align itself with departments other than the ones in criminal justice, such as Health, Basic Education, DSD, etc.
Ensure adequate provision of resources, funding, and training materials relating to the specific psychosocial needs of LGBTI persons
Vulnerable groups
Recommends that 'young/infant children' (conception to age 6) be recognised as a separate vulnerable group
Need to identify the risks associated with young/infant children
Need to identify and prioritise the right prevention and intervention strategies for early childhood development

5. Overview of public submissions
Need to acknowledge and include young men and in particular teenage boys from age 12 as a focus group
Recommends adding foreign nationals to the list of vulnerable groups
Community participation
Community members in cooperation with law enforcement should not only deal with crime directly but also address causes of their crime problem
WP needs to involve and be understood by communities on the ground. Must talk to ward-based structures
WP needs to ensure the legitimacy of Community Policing Forums (CPFs). CPFs must be supported, and must remain key nodes for the development of safe communities for all citizens
Need to emphasise role of CSFs and CPFs in discussion on community participation, as well as the differences of each

6. Background
2016 White Paper on Safety and Security emanates from a review of the1998 White Paper on Safety & Security
The review process culminated in the development of two distinct policy frameworks:
2016 White Paper on Policing – focusing on the core elements of policing
2016 White Paper on Safety and Security – focusing on an integrated and developmental approach to safety and violence prevention

7. Vision A society where all people: Live in safe environments
Play a role in creating and maintaining a safe environment
Feel safe from crime and violence and conditions that contribute to it
Have equal access and recourse to high quality services when affected by crime and violence

8. Policy Statement
“Safety should be measured by the extent to which the most vulnerable in society feel and are safe from crime [and violence] and the conditions that breed it” (NDP)
The development of a new policy on safety, crime and violence prevention is aimed at promoting an integrated and holistic approach to safety and security, and to provide substance and direction to achieving the NDP’s objectives of ‘Building Safer Communities’

9. Objectives
To provide an overarching policy for an integrated approach to safety and security
To facilitate the creation of a sustainable, well-resourced implementation and oversight mechanisms
To co-ordinate, monitor, evaluate and report on implementation of crime prevention priorities across all sectors

10. An Integrated Approach
The White Paper rests on six key themes:
An Effective Criminal Justice System
Early intervention to prevent crime and violence and promote safety
Victim support
Effective and integrated service delivery for safety, security and violence and crime prevention
Safety through environmental design
Active public and community participation

11. Focus of the White Paper
The focus of this White Paper is to prevent crime and violence, which is a necessary precondition for increasing people's feelings of safety and building safer communities
The White Paper recognises the importance of initiatives that aim to reduce poverty, inequality, and unemployment
The White Paper proposes a 'whole of government' approach which calls for institutional arrangements to facilitate the integrated and multi-sectoral provision of crime and violence prevention services through intergovernmental structures and mechanisms

12. Approach of the White Paper
The approach advocated in the White Paper is premised on:
addressing risk factors – intervening in the individual, family, community and structural domains in order to build resilience
Intersectoral and intergovernmental consultation, cooperation and collaboration for effective and integrated service delivery
effective and integrated planning and implementation by government informed by a sound knowledge base and active community participation
Active citizenry and coordinated partnerships with CPFs, NGOs and business for effective and sustainable strategy development for safety

13. Policy Context
The Community Safety Forum Policy provides a framework for integrated, localised safety planning and co-ordination that is aligned to national and provincial priorities
CSFs based on the premise that increased cooperation and interaction would improve the functioning of the CJS at local level
CSFs are designed to serve as a platform for integration, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of multi-sectoral crime prevention and community safety initiatives aligned to national and provincial priorities
CSFs will facilitate regular safety audits and develop safety strategies and plans

14. Role of National Government
Budget - Ensure the allocation of sufficient budgets towards safety, crime and violence prevention measures
Reporting - Account to Parliament on the spending of budgets and outputs on safety, security and crime and violence prevention
Strategic Framework and Direction - Provide clear and sufficient guidance on planning and budgetary processes
Support – Provide guidance, technical support and capacity building on safety, crime and violence prevention strategies and implementation
COGTA – Facilitate intergovernmental relations at all spheres

15. Role of Provincial Government
Develop and implement provincial strategies and plans in alignment with the White Paper and relevant national strategies
Initiate and coordinate programmes and mobilise the necessary resources for programmes;
Coordinate the range of provincial competencies including health, education, social development, and local government in implementation of safety, crime and violence prevention programmes;
Monitor, evaluate and support safety and security, crime and violence prevention programmes at local government level;
Provide resources and capacity development support to local government.

16. Role of Local Government
Local Government will be responsible for among others:
Establishing Community Safety Forums
Conducting community safety audits and adopting community safety plans that address the unique safety needs / challenges of particular municipalities
Developing and implementing local strategies and plans aligned to relevant strategies
Integrating safety and security priorities and outcomes within IDPs
Initiating targeted crime prevention programmes aimed at specific problems and groups at risk
Implementing the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and reporting to provincial structures

17. Oversight and Monitoring
Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (DPME) will be responsible for the following:
Establishing a Directorate that will monitor the implementation of the White Paper by line function national departments, provincial and local government
Development of a holistic M & E Framework which will include specific indicators and measures to track progress against the six themes
Coordinate the reporting of national, provincial and local government against the M & Evaluation Framework
Ensure integration of safety and security outcomes within governments strategic framework
Facilitate the development of an integrated data and information management system

18. Implementation Mechanisms
Provincial Government
A Directorate will be established in the Office of the Premier which will be responsible for the following:
Ensuring the implementation of the White Paper at provincial level
Facilitating funding and resourcing of local government implementation mechanisms
Implementing the M & E Framework within the province
Developing a provincial strategy for implementation of the White Paper
Coordinating reporting of provincial and local government against the M & E Framework
Ensuring the integration of safety and security outcomes within provincial governments strategic framework

19. Implementation Mechanisms
Local Government:
Establish a Directorate for safety, crime and violence prevention. (subject to capacity - rollout in Metros and District municipalities).
Develop a local strategy for implementation of the White Paper
Conduct community safety audits and adopt community safety plans that address the needs of particular municipalities
Fundraise for all activities in relation to safety, crime and violence prevention
Implement the M & E Framework at local level and report to provincial structures;
Integrate safety and security outcomes within local government IDPs

20. Technical Support
The implementation of the White Paper will be supported through the provision of technical support provided by a National Safety and Crime and Violence Prevention Centre
National Centre will provide technical expertise, seed funding, research into best practice and evaluation of agreed plans of action that promote community safety
The National Centre will interact with the national, provincial and local implementation mechanisms, the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service at national and provincial spheres as well as Community Safety Forums within the sphere of local government.

21. Implementation framework
The development of an implementation plan will include:
Mapping out the core roles/responsibilities of departments in relation to the six themes of the White Paper
A costing of activities
Conducting an assessment of IGR mechanisms
Conducting councillor induction programmes in partnership with the provincial secretariats and SALGA
Development of a pocketbook for councillors providing clarity on roles/responsibilities in terms of safety planning
Engaging with DPME around the establishment of the ‘Centre’ as well as the development of a centralised database to support rigorous analysis, monitoring and evaluation

22. Submissions received
Safety and Violence Initiative, University of Cape Town
Ndifuna Ukwazi & Social Justice Coalition
Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT)
Sisonke Gender Justice
Hermanus Community Police Forum
John Cartwright - Placemaking for public safety (consultant)
Medical Research Council
Mbumba Development Services (Consultancy)
Legal Resources Centre
Institute for Security Studies
South African Cities Network

23. Submissions received Sedibeng District Municipality Ilifa Labantwana
Western Cape Department of Community Safety
Western Cape Provincial Parliament
Civil Society Prison Reform Initiative (CSPRI)
CSIR
Amathole District Municipality
Department of Environmental Affairs
UNISA
Mossel Bay Municipality
City of Cape Town
SALGA

24. Closure
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