AFIS is the Police Criminal Database used to check criminal records.
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CRIMINAL DETAIL PER CATEGORY 2011/2012 Crime Statistics released by the SAPS |
Data |
Contact crimes - murder, attempted murder, sexual offences, assault GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm), common assault, robbery with aggravating circumstances, common robbery and trio crime (carjacking, residential and business robbery) |
33% |
Other serious crimes - theft, commercial crime and shoplifting |
25.9% |
Property related crimes |
25.7% |
Police action |
8.7% |
Contact related crimes - arson and malicious damage to property |
6.7% |
Data gathered shows that positive Criminal Record results are split into two significant groups: Positive Offences, and Pending Cases.
Positive Offences are defined as instances where the individual has been arrested, charged, tried and convicted of the offence.
Pending cases indicate that the trial is not yet complete, and that the judge still has to make a ruling as to whether the individual is guilty or not. It is important to differentiate between these two groups. Employers should not discriminate against candidates with pending cases - but rather aim to recheck the candidate at regular intervals in the future.
All crimes have been classified into 10 major categories. Some of the crimes that fall into these categories are as follows:
CRIME CATEGORY |
EXAMPLES OF CRIMES THAT FALL UNDER THIS CATEGORY |
Commercial Crime |
Selling, possession, buying of uncut diamonds. Hunting animals in a national park. Selling wildlife without a permit. Infringement of Copyright. |
Sexual Offences |
Rape. Prostitution. Public Indecendy. |
Other |
Loitering. Trespassing. Illegal Gambling. Child Neglect. Being in possesion of stolen goods. |
Crimes against the Firearm Act |
Carry/display and weapon in a public place. Discharging a firearm in an urban area. Possession of an ulicensed firearm or ammunition. |
Crimes against the State |
Desertion of Service. Concealment of Birth. Contempt of Court. Treason. Offences against the income tax act. Rioting. Striking |
Narcotics |
Possession, dealing, selling or use of prohibited dependence-producing drug or plants. Selling/supplying liquor without a license. |
Crimes against the road Traffic Act |
Driving without a valid driver's license. Driving an unlicensed vehicle. Drunken driving. Violation of Road Traffic Act. |
White Collar Crimes |
Frauds, forgeries and embezzlements. Bribery. Possession of fraudulent documents. Corruption |
Theft |
Being in possession of stolen goods. Stealing goods. Attempting to sell stolen goods. |
Violent Crimes |
Arson. Assault. Robbery. Housebreaking. Murder. Kidnapping. Cruelty to Animals. Child abuse. Intimidation. |
Of the criminal record checks conducted in 2012, about 65% of the positive results were for Violent Crimes, Theft offences and White-Collar crimes; Three very significant categories for companies to take note of when appointing a new employee.
*the above information has been extracted from MIE background screening.