Probe on into alleged remissness of police

Some online posts over the last week and weekend have referred to alleged malpractices by police officers, said the National Police Board in a press release on Wednesday.

The NPB has examined the material and has, on that basis, made a report to the National Prosecution Authority which is responsible for any investigations into criminal activities involving police.

The National Prosecution Authority has taken the case for pre-inspection.

The pre-trial investigation focused on a suspected crime allegedly committed by a police officer is led by a prosecutor and is investigated by a police unit other than the one targeted in the report.

The prosecutor is also responsible on any information distributed on the case at hand.

“Trust and confidence are the cornerstones of all police operations. This calls for impeccable conduct both at the office and at leisure. It is therefore indispensable to thoroughly investigate any allegations of malpractices,” said NPB Assistant Police Commissioner Janne Paavola.