11.   Sander said in his letter of resignation that police morale was suffering in a sharp debate over responsiblity for the damage.

12.   The investigation has been going on for months and has severely damaged police morale.

13.   The South African Police Union said the move would help improve police morale and contribute to more effective work.

14.   It has also in past months set up a new police service commission to look into pay and conditions, police morale and training.

15.   It was one of several proposals administrators are looking at, as police battle low morale.