Police Unit

On October 1st, 2002 a Special Investigations Police Unit  was established at the NCPA. While prior to this date the NCPA had two officers attached to it, the new Unit consists of a total of 16 officers. This Police Unit, which operates under the Deputy Inspector General of Police - Crimes and Operation, handles all cases of child abuse that are reported to the NCPA. In terms of the NCPA Act, No. 50 of 1998, the NCPA has been monitoring the progress of all investigations and criminal proceedings relating to child abuse. In 2002, 14 complaints of grave crimes and 50 complaints relating to minor offences were reported to the Unit.  The Unit has also detected the commission of child abuse by foreign nationals and has referred the cases to the Interpol and relevant embassies for further action.