STRUCTURE Approved 1 June 2017 (Funded Unfunded)
Overview
The Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport was constituted by the transfer of the Roads, Traffic and Transport Management functions from the previous Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport to the previous Department of Public Safety, Security and Liaison.
Our Vision
A prosperous Free State through provision of sustainable community safety, mobility, road infrastructure and management of Government Motor Transport.
Our Mission
To realise the aforesaid vision, we will:
- Monitor, oversee and assess police service delivery in the Free State.
- Promote integrated crime prevention initiatives.
- Promote and regulate public transport and road safety.
- Ensure road safety and integrated transport system and networks.
- Provide Government Motor Transport services.
Our Values
In the fulfilment and attainment of its Vision and Mission the Department intends to achieve performance excellence through adherence to the following operational values:
- Consultation
- Access
- Courtesy
- Openness and Transparency
- Information
- Redress
- Value for money
- Knowledge application (courage to learn, change and innovate)
- Teamwork (work together and building a spirit of cooperation)
- Equality, equity and fairness
- Mutual trust and respect
- Professionalism
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Integrity
- Accountability
Core Functions
- Monitor police conduct and the implementation of visible policing;
- Oversee the effectiveness and efficiency of SAPS including receipt of reports on it;
- Initiate, assist and co-ordinate social crime prevention activities and mobilisation of resources;
- Ensure that community policing structures mobilise communities to support and participate in crime prevention activities;
- Enhance the deterrent effect of the criminal justice system by facilitating efficiency of the system;
- Public education and awareness programmes about crime and its prevention;
- Transport and traffic management;
- Revenue collection including vehicle licenses;
- Maintenance and construction of the provincial road network; and
- Security management for departmental buildings.