The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), formerly the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), is a department of the South African government responsible for investigating complaints against the South African Police Service and municipal police services.
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| Formed | 1997 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of South Africa |
| Headquarters | Benstra Building, 473B Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria |
| Annual budget | R 353 778 million (2021/22) |
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| Parent department | Department of Police |
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| Website | https://www.ipid.gov.za/ |
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The IPID was created in April 1997 as part of the post-apartheid reform of the South African Police. It investigates deaths in custody, crimes allegedly committed by police officers, violations of SAPS policy, and dissatisfaction with the service provided by the police.[1]
See also
edit- McBride v Minister of Police – Constitutional Court decision on IPID's independence
References
edit- ^ "About the ICD". ICD. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
External links
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