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The South African Police Service on Wednesday was unable to tell parliament’s portfolio committee on police exactly how many of its officers were not competent to carry firearms. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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SAPS uncertain about members’ firearm competency but confident in new crime-fighting tech

The police service is big on plans but short on detail, including costs, when talking about how artificial intelligence and other new technologies can reduce crime

  • Des Erasmus
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