Max said that this callous incident shows once again that criminals have a reckless approach to and no respect for police officers.
The officer's death is a great loss to the police and the community.
He urged all police officers to stand their ground and continue the good work of a fallen hero.
That the police will not be deterred from their duty - to protect and serve the people of the province.
He said the law will now take its course as a suspect has been arrested.
Max expressed his condollences to the family of the police officer who died in the line of duty.
Julian Jansen