Police professionalism

The study aimed to identify factors that cause unprofessional conduct among trainers at the training establishments in the Northern Cape Province of the South African Police Service. The researcher focused on the status of trainers in the SAPS and aimed to determine whether In-Service Education and Training can assist in enhancing trainers’ professional status. The aim of this study was to identify how the levels of trainer professionalism within the South African Police Service could be improved. The objectives of the study were to: -Identify the expected levels of trainer professionalism within the South African Police Service describe the current levels of trainer professionalism within the South African Police Service and make recommendations for improving the levels of professionalism within the South African Police Service.A literature review on adult learning training and development as well as SAPS professionalism was conducted. The literature review subscribes to the premise that if effective facilitation methods are implemented in adult learning centers the attempt to motivate adults to participate in programed learning could be successful.