Hon Deputy Chair, the response to the first part of the question is yes. Different kinds of high-technology equipment are identified and then tested and evaluated by various specialised units within the SA Police Service and, where deemed suitable, such new technology is recommended for deployment in the SA Police Service in order for it to effectively respond to strategic priorities. Members who are responsible for the evaluation of the technology undergo the required training by the service providers before evaluating the products.
Part of the contract for any new equipment to be utilised by the SA Police Service is a proviso that the service provider will train a predetermined number of SA Police Service members. After receiving training from the service provider, these members are then used to roll out the required training in the product to the relevant members within the SA Police Service. The number of officers trained and the duration of training modules varies and is dependent on the product itself. Thank you.