Do you think they can train quality cops?! An overview of the South African Police Service Philippi Training Academy core management team:  Commander: A colonel previously a training manager at another SAPS academy.  Support Services Manager: ex-chef with no policing experience and now in charge of HR, Supply chain and finance at the college  Training Manager: An ex-teacher with no policing experience. Responsible for training at the South African Police Service academy.  Learner Affairs Man