Police Monitoring Committee
Proceedings
The committee reviews every complaint it receives and makes a written, reasoned decision on the next steps. Its role is to ensure that the matter is referred to the appropriate authority within the police or prosecution system. The committee does not have the power to investigate criminal cases, bring charges, or impose sanctions on police officers.
The procedure time is about three months from the time all the relevant data has been received by the committee.
What can the committee decide?
Refer the case to the District Prosecutor or the Director of Public Prosecutions if it involves alleged criminal conduct.
Refer the case to the relevant Chief of Police if it concerns a police officer’s methods or behavior.
Refer the case to the National Commissioner of the Police if it relates to general police practices.
If the committee finds no reason for further action, it issues a written, reasoned decision. If the matter falls outside the committee’s scope, the report is dismissed.
The decision is sent to the person who submitted the report and shared with the relevant authority, if applicable.