When the protector is attacked

One must wonder if the police is recruiting its candidates out of desperation and has no measuring tool for the members they wish to enroll.

- KEKELETSO NAKELI

The South African Police Service is meant to "uphold and enforce the law, create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa".

Then, when social media is littered with police members who are drunk on duty, shoplifting and even committing robberies and murders - it leaves one wondering: who will protect us from the men and women in blue?

These incidents should surely embarrass the police top brass into action.

This then leaves one wondering, what is the bar that has been set to get employed as a police officer?

How are the competency assessments, behavioural checks and even criminal checks conducted?