The Secretariat is increasingly addressing policy and strategic issues in consultation with the Minister of Police. There are a number of areas, such as Police Reservists, where it would be important that the Portfolio Committee is briefed. Based on this, there is a need for more regular and structured briefings to the Portfolio Committee. The Secretariat would like to engage the Portfolio Committee through such briefing notes or formal presentations. In addition, the Committee Chairperson is welcome to request the Secretariat to brief the Committee on issues and approaches as the need arises.