4. Conclusion
4.1 The Strategic Plan (2002/2005) provides the direction, content and framework for the Department’s Medium- Term Expenditure Framework. The Plan indicates the Department’s priorities and strategies in terms of which funds are allocated and directed for the purpose of addressing crime effectively and improving service delivery.
4.2 The Plan ensures alignment of the organization and its members in support of the strategic priorities and core functions of the SAPS.
4.3 The Plan indicates the involvement of key role players in other departments and society to combat crime and a linkage to relevant departments and society to ensure an integrated multi-disciplinary approach with a view to long term socio economic growth and development.
[1] . The SAPS is in the process of determining critical values and targets for all Service Delivery Indicators. Critical values have been computed in respect of some crimes. Realistic targets will be determine from the critical value.
[2] . These crimes are regarded as directly preventable, in that pro - active police action can deter the potential perpetrator from committing a particular crime at a specific place and time. In this instance, the reduction or stabilization of these crimes is an indicator of success by the South African Police Service. Crimes such as murder, attempted murder and rape are less susceptible to policing. A multi- disciplinary approach is vital to ensure a stabilisation or decrease in these crimes.
[3] . The standard values are based on the respective averages of specific crimes over a 56 month period.
[4]. The critical values are based on an average +1,96 standard deviation. The standard value is the value that will decrease if the number of crimes dropped below the critical value, with the exception of those crimes which are dependant on police action for detection (police action will cause a rise in the reporting of these crimes).