South African Police Service (A New World)

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Commonwealth of South Africa. Its 1,247 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the States, and a District Commissioner is appointed in each state. The five District Commissioners report directly to the Chief of Commissioner. The head office is in the Wachthuis Building in Pretoria.

The Constitution of South Africa lays down that the South African Police Service has a responsibility to prevent, combat and investigate crime, maintain public order, protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property, uphold and enforce the law, create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa, prevent anything that may threaten the safety or security of any community, investigate any crimes that threaten the safety or security of any community, ensure criminals are brought to justice and participate in efforts to address the causes of crime.

Personnel
SAPS Personnels currently stands at 175.847 Police Officers in 2110. Historically, SAPS were Ethnically Diverse, with Black, White, Asians, and Coloured South Africans comprised the Police Force. But after South African Incident, it's now filled with Neo-Humans who ethnically White South Africans and Afrikaners.

Uniforms
after the establishment of the Commonwealth of South Africa and subsequent reform of the South African Police Service, the Police force were issued with new Nano-Fabric Uniform.

Male Police Officers are wearing Dark Blue Shirt with the SAPS Patch on its shoulder, Dark Blue Trousers, and Police Boots. While Female Officers weared Dark Blue Blouse with the SAPS Patch on its shoulder, Dark Blue Short Pleated Skirt (Can opt for trousers), and Police Boots.

Firearms
South African Police Service officers generally carry a Enfield No. 3 pistol, Beretta 92R Pistol, and Federal Arsenal M28 Pistol. Each patrol car is usually also equipped a R5 rifle. To quell disturbances a variety of firearms are used, including E.A.R Bullpup assault rifles, BXP, MP5A7, and MP7 sub-machine gun, Musler 12 gauge and Remington 870 shotgun (capable of firing anti-riot rubber bullets contained in standard 12 bore shotgun cartridges), as well as tear gas and pencil flares.