The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has expressed concern of the increase in people turnt away when attempting to open a missing person report, Cape town Etc reports.
According to a parliamentary media statement , the committee has in recent weeks been overrun with reports that SAPS members continue to refuse to open a missing person report before 24 hours has elapsed from the start of the disappearance.
We must reiterate that there is no 24- or 48-hours rule that precludes members of the public from opening a missing person report, says Cameron.
A missing person report must be opened and investigated immediately.
The refusal to open a missing person report is irresponsible and runs counter to the directive issued by the National Commissioner of the SAPS.
