The Metro police has suspended 13 superintendents who closed gates and prevented public entry during a protest at the Johannesburg Operational Centre on 28 February this year.

The senior officials staged a protest earlier this year demanding among other things, a locomotion allowance for cars to be on duty. According to Metro police spokesperson Wayne Minnaar, the officials closed the gates of the centre preventing the public from getting services.

“As a result, the public were not able to pay traffic fines, renew license discs, release impounded vehicles, get accident reports or make arrangements for funeral escorts. The superintendents are commissioned officers and their behaviour on that day is considered to be serious misconduct by the top management of JMPD,” said Minnaar.

The officers would be suspended until investigations have been finalised. “The outcome of the investigation will determine whether they would be required to appear before the disciplinary committee or a way forward.”

The May JMPD Performance Report recorded a number of 12 disciplinary cases. A total of 10 of the cases were for misconduct and two for corruption.

Senior inspectors have already been assigned to perform the duties of the superintendents during their suspension.

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