Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, 2011 (Act No. 1 of 2011)Chapter 6 : Appointment, Remuneration, Functions and Powers of Investigators26. Integrity measures |
| (1) | The Minister may prescribe measures for integrity testing of members of the Directorate, which may include random entrapment, testing for the abuse of alcohol or drugs, or the use of a polygraph or similar instrument to ascertain, confirm or examine in a scientific manner the truthfulness of a statement made by a person. |
| (2) | The necessary samples required for any test referred to in subsection (1) may be taken, but any sample taken from the body of a member may only be taken by a registered medical practitioner or a registered nurse. |
| (3) | The Minister shall prescribe measures to ensure the confidentiality of information obtained through integrity testing, if such measures are prescribed in terms of subsection (1). |