Independent Police Investigative Directorate
South African policing oversight body
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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), formerly the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), is a department of the South African government responsible for investigating complaints against the South African Police Service and municipal police services.
Formed1997
JurisdictionGovernment of South Africa
Headquarters
- Benstra Building, 473B Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
AnnualbudgetR 353 778 million (2021/22)
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| Formed | 1997 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of South Africa |
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| Annual budget | R 353 778 million (2021/22) |
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Department executive |
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Parent department | Department of Police |
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| Website | https://www.ipid.gov.za/ |
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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.[1]
See also
- McBride v Minister of Police – Constitutional Court decision on IPID's independence
