Panyaza Lesufi reveals over 4 000 Crime Prevention Wardens with powers to effect arrests
A group of previously unemployed youth in Gauteng will officially be recognized as peace officers with the authority to execute arrests without a warrant.
The group known as Crime Prevention Wardens was announced by Premier Panyaza Lesufi during a media briefing in Midrand on Friday.
Over 4,000 of them qualified as peace officers after three months of training.
According to Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act, peace officers are empowered to arrest any person suspected of committing a crime.
The act also allows them to issue fines and seize any items suspected of being illegal in nature, like drugs or ammunition.
Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said the Crime Prevention Wardens will be able to compile affidavits that can be used to prosecute offenders.
“In other words, they will be able to present evidence in a court of law. They may be secured in terms of Section 54 as State witnesses to present evidence legally in a court of law.”
The wardens will officially begin working on Monday throughout Gauteng.
-EWN
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