Department of IPID

Department of IPID

Department of IPID, The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), formerly the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), is an agency of the South African government responsible for investigating complaints against the South African Police Service and municipal police services.



The IPID was created in April 1997 as part of the post-apartheid reform of the South African Police. It investigates deaths in custody, crimes allegedly committed by police officers, violations of SAPS policy, and dissatisfaction with the service provided by the police.

Vision and Mission

Vision

An effective independent investigate oversight body that ensures policing that is committed to promoting respect for the rule of law and human dignity.

Mission

To conduct independent, impartial and quality investigations of identified criminal offences allegedly committed by members of the South African Police Services (SAPS) and Metro Police Services (MPS), and to make appropriate recommendations in line with the IPID Act, whilst maintaining the highest standard of integrity and excellence.

Value Statement

IPID Values Statement
At the IPID we adhere to highest standards of ethical and moral behavior. Our Values are the core from which we operate and respond.
IPID Values
  • Independence and Impartiality
  • Mutual Respect and Trust
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Transparency and Openness
  • Equity and Fairness
  • Commitment and Accountability

At the IPID Integrity is the continuous application of our Values.



 

Contact us

Please forward all service delivery related complaints against any IPID official to [email protected]
National Office and Contact Details

 Office  Street Address  Tel Number  Fax Number  E-mail Address
 Gauteng  City Forum Building
114 Madiba Street
Pretoria		  012 399 0000  012 326 0408  [email protected]

Parliamentary Office
“Kindly note that this office deals with parliament issues  only not of IPID Mandated cases ”

 Office  Street Address  Tel Number  Fax Number  E-mail Address
 Western Cape  Dr Chris Mogobotiti,
Parliamentary Towers
13th Floor
Room 1306
103-7 Plein Street
Cape Town		  021 461 3493  021 461 7963

Media, Communications & Marketing

 Office Name  Tel Number  Fax Number  E-mail Address
 Gauteng  Mr Moses Dlamini – National Spokesman  082 781 7112 [email protected]
 Gauteng  Ms Mpho Moeti  012 399 0050