Do SA police need FBI training ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup?

A recent poll conducted by research agency African Response reflected that two-thirds (66%) of South Africans agree that terrorism financing and money laundering will be areas of concern during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and call for FBI training in order to prepare SA police.

Johannesburg Metro Police and the members of the South African Police Service have revealed that they are being trained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in order to be able to handle issues such as terrorism financing and money laundering ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The poll reflected the views of 400 respondents who were asked whether they felt that these areas require the detailed attention of law enforcers during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup has began with only 960 days left to go until South Africa takes the spotlight in hosting one of the world greatest sporting events.

South Africans seem to be growing in confidence as the latest African Response 2010 Barometer reading shows that overall public confidence in South Africa’s readiness to the host 2010 FIFA World Cup has reached 75%.

About the African Response 2010 Barometer:
September’s results represent the views of 400 respondents interviewed in Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town in August this year. The full African Response Barometer is released on a quarterly basis. Previous reports can be found at www.africanresponse.co.za.