reported that its total staff complement stood at just 182 126 in a population of 59.39 million people. These statistics show the lack of education in the country as a whole and the lack of law enforcement.While education is not greatly supported in the SAPS, Dr Modise said he had to take out student loans to fund his studies. Being a police officer is not an easy job and requires dedication, making completing research much harder.
Dr Modise believes that education is the key to a better future. He feels that if officers were more educated, they could make better-educated decisions that would lead to a better law enforcement system. “Officers who have received formal education are good problem solvers, thinkers and communicators. Officers today need to be knowledgeable about the developments in their field and open to working with many diverse groups to try and reach a common understanding.”