SSR Glossary

An investigative strategy is a way to gather evidence that will confirm an allegation or find it to be unfounded. Strategies could also identify ways to collect information. A strategy is a well-considered approach to a certain problem and it defines lines of inquiry. Investigative actions are part of the strategy.

The process of determining where an organisation stands in relation to the effective achievement of its key business or functional objectives; whether those objectives remain feasible and appropriate; whether they should be changed; and the identification of necessary steps to achieve these outcomes.

The purpose of ‘sting’ operations is to penetrate suspected corrupt groups or approach corrupt individuals, collect evidence and identify and arrest offenders. They could be best described as a construction made by the police where they offer people opportunities to commit a crime (corrupt activity) with the purpose of catching the offender ‘in the act’.

A declaration of values that guide an organisation’s intentions to carry out its various functions.

Ensures that the heads of operational units participate in decision-making addressing operational issues.