Crossing the Line | When Cops Become Criminals - Liza Grobler

Crossing the Line is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of police corruption and criminality in South Africa, written to move the conversation beyond academic spaces and into the everyday public sphere. It unpacks how corruption operates within policing institutions, highlighting why it is crucial for ordinary citizens to understand these dynamics given their widespread impact.

It reveals the breadth of offences involving members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including corruption, abuse of power, and serious violent crimes, while also examining the complex relationships between law enforcement officials and criminal networks.

Drawing on interviews with SAPS members, policing experts, and incarcerated offenders, the book combines firsthand accounts with media and academic sources to present a layered and compelling narrative. Beyond documenting wrongdoing, it also investigates the underlying individual and institutional risk factors that enable such behaviour, and critically explores possible interventions to address and prevent police corruption.

On this episode of The Podcast, we unpack the uncomfortable truths at the heart of the book and ask the questions many are afraid to confront: how deep does police corruption really go, who is holding the system accountable, and what does this mean for everyday citizens? Join us for the conversation with Liza Grobler, the author of  Crossing the Line | When Cops Become Criminals. 

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