CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS AND INTEGRATED FINDINGS INTRODUCTION Chapter 3 outlined the research methodology used for this study. In Chapter 4, the results of the data analysis of the survey conducted within the Tshwane Municipal Policing are discussed. The purpose of this study was to explore integrity levels among non-commissioned officials in the SAPS expanding on earlier research regarding integrity levels among commissioned officials by Kutnjak-Ivkovic and Sauerman (2007). SECTION B: RESPONDENTS BIOGRAPHICAL PARTICULARS: Age: Gender: Marital status: Which Region are you working? For how many years have you been a member of Tshwane Municipal Police Department (TMPD)? What is your rank? STUDY TOPIC: MOVING TOWARDS INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TSHWANE MUNICIPAL POLICING AREA.
SECTION C: THE PURPOSE OF ON-STREET PARKING METER The majority of the vehicles parked in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD)) use the designated on-street parking spaces. The visitors in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) always use on-street parking meters. Is the current payment method used for on-street parking meters in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) is adequate for all motorists? The purpose of on-street parking meters in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) is clearly understood by motorists and residents. SECTION D: THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VANDALISM OF ON-STREET PARKING METERS The root causes causing the vandalising on-street parking meter device is to steal money (coins) the device.
The root causes causing the vandalising on-street parking meter device is to ensure that motorist will not deposit money in the parking device. The daily operation of on-street parking meters in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) gives opportunity to the motorist not to pay into the parking meter device but to informal car guard. The on-street parking meters are fitted with adequate time restrictions in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). The daily operation of on-street parking meters in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) cater for all motorists with limited disadvantages. The existing on-street parking meter in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) can track users’ vandalism.
The Tshwane Municipal Police issue infringement notices to any motorist who can vandalise on-street parking meters; is this method effective to respond to violation actions? Does the City of Tshwane experience any vandalism or theft in the on-street parking meters? SECTION E: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ON-STREET PARKING SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (COT CBD) The informal car guards in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) are well equipped to monitor the theft of vehicles while in the respective parking areas. For personal gratification, motorists in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) pay informal car guards in exchange of on-street parking space. In exchange of cash the informal car guards usually direct motorists on unloading zone and bus bay in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). The on-street parking meter device is maintained regularly in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD).
The current strategies to respond to on-street parking meters are efficient in alerting any violations in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). The support offered to the current policy and enforcement of on-street parking meters is conducive in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). SECTION F: THE IMPEDIMENTS FACED BY TSHWANE METROPOLITAN POLICE TOWARDS CURRENT ON-STREET PARKING METERS IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (COT CBD) The use of current technology advancement on-street parking meters in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) are not in a good standard. One of the notable problems with the use of on-street parking meters in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) is the implementation of electronic on-street parking guidance system which uses real-time message signs and web information. The current on-street parking meter system unable to implement different electronic (cashless) payment method in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) (Credit card, Electronic transfer).
The current on-street parking meter system in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) cannot operate effectively in indicating in real-time information on the availability of parking space occupation. The City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD) does not y operate wireless technology to allow technicians to quickly respond to problem such as traffic congestions. The use of technological on-street parking meter systems is not transformed in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). SECTION G: THE IMPORTANCE AND INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATION OF ON-STREET METER SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (COT CBD) Intelligent Parking System (IPS) technology (smart parking meter system) can be suitable in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD).
One of the payment options with the use of Mobile Applications Systems (MAS) can be useful in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). Crime activities can be detected early with the use of latest technologies (electronic interception) in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). The use of technological resources and services (Technology Acceptable Model – TAM) is available in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). The use of online payment options on street parking meter will increase the revenue in the City of Tshwane Central Business District (CoT CBD). Research results and integrated findings A presentation of the raw data (findings from the research design and methodology).
