What does IPID investigate?
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, No 1 of 2011 provides for the establishment of an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) which is an independent police complaints body that must investigate any alleged complaint of misconduct or offence committed by a member of the police service.
How do I lodge a complaint with IPID?
A complaint may be lodged in person, by telephone, per letter or e-mail to any IPID office. The complainant must fill in a Complaint Reporting Form (Form 2), which can be obtained from any IPID office. Download “Complaint Reporting Form (Form 2)” here.
What type of complaints are dealt with by the IPID?
You may lodge a complaint with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) if you want them to investigate: deaths in police custody. deaths as a result of police actions. any complaint relating to the discharge of an official firearm by any police officer.
How do I report a police officer in South Africa?
Complainants may submit a complaint directly by visiting your local police station community service centre (CSC), Station Commander, District / Cluster Commander’s office or Provincial Complaints Coordinators: Inspectorate.
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