Metropolitan Police Officers are found in different Metropolitan municipalities in the country and are concerned with traffic law enforcement, bylaws enforcement as well as fighting and preventing crime. This includes putting up warning signs in high-risk areas to help citizens remain vigilant, policing and patrolling, working with communities as well as enforcing by-laws and dealing with traffic law infringements.
Where To Obtain Metro Police Training In South Africa?
City Of Cape Town Metropolitan Police Training Academy
EThekwini Metro Police College Pinetown
Tshwane Metro Police Department Academy
SAPS Tshwane Police Academy
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE ACADEMY
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department
JMPD ACADEMY STAFFORD
Cape Town Metro Police
What colleges offer Policing In South Africa?
List Of Police Training Schools In South Africa
What are the requirements for metro police?
You need to:
- Be physically fit;
- Have Matric a (Grade 12);
- A drivers licence;
- Have NO criminal record or disability;
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years old;
Differences Between Traffic and Metro Police Officers
1. Traffic Police Officers
Traffic Police Officers concern themselves with the enforcement of traffic laws, road safety and issuing of fines those who violate traffic laws and by-laws. Their key role is to ensure that traffic flows freely on the roads and accidents are minimized. Traffic officers are restricted by jurisdiction and cannot arrest outside their town. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation, the characteristics of a traffic officer are:
- Discipline and Courage
- Responsible and Self-Motivated
- Professionalism and Good Judgement
- Skilled and Knowledgable
- Respectful
- Honest & Ethical
2. Metropolitan Officers
Metropolitan Police Officers are found in different Metropolitan municipalities in the country and are concerned with traffic law enforcement, bylaws enforcement as well as fighting and preventing crime.
This includes putting up warning signs in high-risk areas to help citizens remain vigilant, policing and patrolling, working with communities as well as enforcing by-laws and dealing with traffic law infringements.
Although a separate entity, sharing of crime data with the South African Police Service remains vital and in the event of an arrest, the Metro Police hand over offenders to the SAPS for further investigation and bringing the offender before the courts of law for prosecution and the for the courts to give appropriate sentences.