Police Union warn shortage of detectives leads to high number of unresolved dockets [SOUND]

# The South African Police Union has raised concern over the shortage of detectives leading to a high number of unresolved cases. Police minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed that South Africa faces a severe detective crisis, with 1.9-million outstanding case dockets. SAPU spokesperson Lesiba Thobakgale says the backlog is also attributed to overwhelming caseloads, and salary disparities. He called for more detective trainees and appointments: