This unit was established in 1993 and was previously named Planning Research and Development (PRAD). It was operated by a Committee made up of senior police officers, responsible for researching policing subjects and issues and making recommendations.
Although dormant for a while, it was re-established in October 2007 and manned by an Inspector
who was assigned the designated title of Research, Policy and Corporate Planning Officer.
Personnel interested in working in this unit will relish in the challenge of obtaining strategic guidance in their professional development and a broad spectrum of how the force is managed.
FUNCTIONS
The following are the core functions of the Research, Policy and Corporate Planning Unit:
* To monitor the force's strategic plan and annual business plan implementation
* To co-ordinate and initiate individual actions emanating from the annual business plan
* To formulate and implement departmental policies and procedures
* To review and analyse police performance data
* To conduct systemic research and development within the force.
VISION
To create awareness of knowledge-driven policing and to propel the force to excellence.
MISSION
The Research, Policy and Corporate Planning Unit, exists as a conduit for strategic management and planning of all administrative police matters by the Senior Management Team (SMT) of the force, in the making of informed decisions.
OBJECTIVE
To enhance the corporate business image of the force through effective planning and research; and the implementation of force policies and procedures.
