Crime Intelligence Division
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The Crime Intelligence Division of the South African Police Service is an intelligence agency that tracks criminal elements within the Republic of South Africa. It is run by a Divisional Commissioner, who is also a member of the National Intelligence Co-Ordinating Committee (NICOC), to which they report.
The main functions of the CI division are:
- Operational Support.
- Crime Information Analysis Centre.
- Crime Information Management Centre.
- Counter Intelligence.
- Covert Intelligence.
- Crime Intelligence Collection.
In the 2020s, the Division has been under scrutiny by observers for misconduct.[1][2] In 2024, the head of Crime Intelligence for the Western Cape was formally dismissed under misconduct grounds.[3] In 2025, allegations were again raised against the police division, raising concerns around corruption, instability and leaks.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ Steyn, Chris (2025-01-22). "Ian Cameron opens the can of worms at Crime Intelligence…". BizNews. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Dolley, Caryn (2025-03-27). "Cocaine, a gun and looting charges — multiple Crime Intelligence scandals". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Dolley, Caryn (2025-02-21). "Fired Western Cape crime intelligence boss Mzwandile Tiyo set for court". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Teixeira, Ricardo (2025-03-06). "Crime Intelligence under fire over concerns of repeated instability, corruption, and leaks". ProtectionWeb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Erasmus, Des (2025-01-21). "Police skills audit must start with Crime Intelligence, says Ian Cameron". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Stone, Setumo (2025-03-09). "Mchunu orders probe into crime intelligence's luxury property deals". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-06-18.