South Africa: Are South Africa's Community Police Forums Losing Their Impartiality?

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CPFs are increasingly providing direct support to police operations, which could erode their civilian oversight function.

South Africa's Community Police Forums (CPFs) were set up in the mid-1990s primarily to provide civilian oversight and improve police accountability and legitimacy. The forums represent both the community and the police within a particular precinct.

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