New Wine from an Old Cask? The South African Police Service and the Process of Transformation

Posted on May 9, 2002
In Publications, Research
by David Bruce

The subsequent paper looks to discuss the South African Police Service (SAPS) and its process of evolution. It delves into many facets of subject, such as the the realities and continuation of police brutality, key dimensions of transformation and repression to crime control.

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David Bruce is a Johannesburg-based independent researcher and writer working in the fields of policing, crime and criminal justice. He obtained his Master's Degree Public and Development Management and Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Arts with majors in Legal Theory and Industrial Sociology from The University of the Witwatersrand.

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