Police involved in offences arrested
Police today said it is highly concerned about recent criminal offences involving police officers and that a number of these officers have been arrested.
Among them, officers in connection with serious offences have been or will be interdicted.
The force said it is furious and disappointed about the officers who are suspected of having breached the law and that the incidents have impaired public confidence in Police.
Police attach the utmost importance to the discipline and integrity of officers.
All officers, irrespective of their ranks, must abide by the law at all times.
Police management has zero tolerance towards any acts that breach the law or discipline by police officers, it added.
The force also said it attaches great importance to the integrity of its officers.
The Complaints & Internal Investigations Branch formulated the Integrated Integrity Management Framework to promote integrity and honesty among officers as well as to regulate their discipline and conduct.
To avoid similar incidents, Police said its management is reviewing the force’s internal management strategy.
Police reiterated that no bad element in the force can be tolerated.
If an officer is suspected of having breached the law or committed a breach of discipline, Police will conduct an investigation according to the established mechanism and take appropriate actions.