POL3702 – Crime Prevention Principles for Policing IIIB
Assignment 01 – (Semester 2 2025)
Unique Number: 810716
Due date: 15 September 2025
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properly acknowledged to ensure zero plagiarism. By using or submitting this document, you
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comply with your institution’s code of conduct and academic regulations. Unauthorized
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, QUESTION 1
1.1.
Monitoring and evaluation are central to effective policing within the South African
Police Service (SAPS). Two critical types of evaluations conducted at police stations
are line evaluations and staff evaluations, each serving distinct yet complementary
purposes in promoting professionalism, accountability, and improved service
delivery.
Line evaluations are performed by supervisors or commanders who are directly in
charge of operational members. These evaluations occur regularly—often daily—and
focus on how well police officers carry out their assigned duties, such as patrolling,
responding to complaints, managing scenes of crime, and ensuring visibility in
hotspots. For instance, a sector commander might evaluate whether patrol vehicles
were deployed to priority areas identified in the station’s crime prevention plan and
whether all members booked on duty were present and equipped (POL3702 Study
Guide, 2022:33). These evaluations allow supervisors to identify performance issues
immediately and to take corrective action to ensure operational efficiency.
In contrast, staff evaluations are conducted by higher-ranking officers or designated
evaluators who are not in the immediate command structure of the members being
assessed. These evaluations focus on the broader administrative, strategic, and
compliance aspects of a station’s functioning. Staff evaluations assess whether the
station is adhering to SAPS national instructions, whether resources are being
utilised effectively, whether records are correctly maintained, and whether proper
procedures are followed in all facets of policing—from community service centre
operations to docket management (POL3702 Study Guide, 2022:35).
The necessity of conducting both types of evaluations at police stations lies in their
combined ability to ensure that performance, compliance, and accountability are
maintained across all levels of policing. Line evaluations contribute to daily
operational readiness and discipline, while staff evaluations provide strategic
oversight and policy compliance monitoring. Together, they allow SAPS to detect
underperformance early, implement interventions, and continuously improve service
quality. They also ensure that stations are not only meeting crime prevention targets
Assignment 01 – (Semester 2 2025)
Unique Number: 810716
Due date: 15 September 2025
FOR EXAMS, PORTFOLIO, AND ASSIGNMENT
ASSISTANCE WHATSAPP
083 286 8465 EMAIL:
Disclaimer: This document is provided for educational purposes only and represents the
original work of the author, intended solely for learning, research, and reference. No part of
this material has been generated using AI tools, and all sources, where applicable, have been
properly acknowledged to ensure zero plagiarism. By using or submitting this document, you
agree to use it only as a guide for academic purposes, accept full responsibility for any
academic or legal consequences arising from plagiarism, misuse, or institutional violations, and
comply with your institution’s code of conduct and academic regulations. Unauthorized
copying, distribution, resale, or commercial use of this material is strictly prohibited.
, QUESTION 1
1.1.
Monitoring and evaluation are central to effective policing within the South African
Police Service (SAPS). Two critical types of evaluations conducted at police stations
are line evaluations and staff evaluations, each serving distinct yet complementary
purposes in promoting professionalism, accountability, and improved service
delivery.
Line evaluations are performed by supervisors or commanders who are directly in
charge of operational members. These evaluations occur regularly—often daily—and
focus on how well police officers carry out their assigned duties, such as patrolling,
responding to complaints, managing scenes of crime, and ensuring visibility in
hotspots. For instance, a sector commander might evaluate whether patrol vehicles
were deployed to priority areas identified in the station’s crime prevention plan and
whether all members booked on duty were present and equipped (POL3702 Study
Guide, 2022:33). These evaluations allow supervisors to identify performance issues
immediately and to take corrective action to ensure operational efficiency.
In contrast, staff evaluations are conducted by higher-ranking officers or designated
evaluators who are not in the immediate command structure of the members being
assessed. These evaluations focus on the broader administrative, strategic, and
compliance aspects of a station’s functioning. Staff evaluations assess whether the
station is adhering to SAPS national instructions, whether resources are being
utilised effectively, whether records are correctly maintained, and whether proper
procedures are followed in all facets of policing—from community service centre
operations to docket management (POL3702 Study Guide, 2022:35).
The necessity of conducting both types of evaluations at police stations lies in their
combined ability to ensure that performance, compliance, and accountability are
maintained across all levels of policing. Line evaluations contribute to daily
operational readiness and discipline, while staff evaluations provide strategic
oversight and policy compliance monitoring. Together, they allow SAPS to detect
underperformance early, implement interventions, and continuously improve service
quality. They also ensure that stations are not only meeting crime prevention targets
