The Dangers of Nepotism and Favouritism for the Police

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The Dangers of Nepotism and Favouritism for the Police

Johan Burger, Senior Researcher, Crime and Justice Programme, Institute for Security Studies, Pretoria

In the last few months there have been a number of worrying media reports in South Africa alleging incidents of nepotism or favouritism in both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and metropolitan police services. These include allegations of questionable promotions where particular individuals have jumped a number of ranks apparently due to their connections to senior officers. Other reports allege incidents where people have been appointed to senior posts without having the necessary qualifications, experience and skills and despite the availability of much better qualified candidates. If these allegations are true they point to incidents of nepotism and favouritism that pose serious risks and dangers to the effective functioning of our police agencies.

The word nepotism comes from the Latin word (nephosâ) which literally means nephews� and emerged in the Middle Ages when some popes and bishops in the Catholic Church, who, because of their vows, had no children of their own, gave their nephews preferential treatment when appointments were made to the cardinalate. Because of this abuse and the resulting unfair treatment of candidates more deserving of appointment, the Catholic Church formally abolished this practice towards the end of the 17th century. Like nepotism, favouritism refers to individuals being appointed to positions as a result of their personal relationships with those who are able to influence the appointment, rather than considerations of merit.

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The Dangers of Nepotism and Favouritism for the Police

Johan Burger, Senior Researcher, Crime and Justice Programme, Institute for Security Studies, Pretoria

In the last few months there have been a number of worrying media reports in South Africa alleging incidents of nepotism or favouritism in both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and metropolitan police services. These include allegations of questionable promotions where particular individuals have jumped a number of ranks apparently due to their connections to senior officers. Other reports allege incidents where people have been appointed to senior posts without having the necessary qualifications, experience and skills and despite the availability of much better qualified candidates. If these allegations are true they point to incidents of nepotism and favouritism that pose serious risks and dangers to the effective functioning of our police agencies.

The word nepotism comes from the Latin word (nephosâ) which literally means nephews� and emerged in the Middle Ages when some popes and bishops in the Catholic Church, who, because of their vows, had no children of their own, gave their nephews preferential treatment when appointments were made to the cardinalate. Because of this abuse and the resulting unfair treatment of candidates more deserving of appointment, the Catholic Church formally abolished this practice towards the end of the 17th century. Like nepotism, favouritism refers to individuals being appointed to positions as a result of their personal relationships with those who are able to influence the appointment, rather than considerations of merit.

Bro, are you really kidding me!!!

the chief is married to the ADMIN LT. (newly promoted) while on probation as a SGT. you might know the definition of the word, but you sure cant use it in a sentence (I mean in the department).

bro really?????

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She is just paving the road to continue the Jinete dynasty in police administration.