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The Bahama Journal - Nassau,Ba
10 January 2007
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Complaints Against Police Jump
Senior police officials have vowed to place more emphasis on the police force’s code of conduct this year, after recording an increase in the number of complaints made against officers in 2006.
Police data show that 283 complaints were made against officers last year, a 12 percent increase over 2005’s figure of 253.
Officials on Monday revealed that investigations had been concluded into 99 of the complaints reported in 2006; 59 were subjudice and 125 remained under active investigation.
According to Commanding Officer in the Complaints and Corruption division, Franklyn Dames, 21 of the completed matters were recommended to the police tribunal; 13 were not substantiated; 28 were said to have insufficient evidence; 11 were unfounded; 10 were withdrawn and 16 were resolved.
Mr. Dames explained that those resolved led to "severe" reprimands and counselling for officers.
"The majority of the complaints made against the police were minor assaults, unlawful arrests and unethical behaviour," Mr. Dames said.
"There was a 226 percent increase in matters completed in 2006 when compared to the previous year."
Last year, police also recorded 15 corruption matters when compared to eight recorded in 2005.
Police statistics indicate that 10 of last year’s corruption cases were brought to closure.
Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson admitted while appearing as a guest on Love 97’s weekly show, "Policing Today" last Tuesday evening, that among the 15 police officers brought before the courts last year, was an inspector, two sergeants, two corporals and 10 constables.
He said nine of the officers were charged before the courts.
At the time the police chief also disclosed that three of the officers were dismissed. On Monday reporters learnt that seven officers, who had matters pending or under investigation, resigned from the force.
"On March 1, the Royal Bahamas Police Force will celebrate its 166th year of existence. The chief pillar upon which this organization has existed for this length of time is discipline," Mr. Dames stressed.
"Sadly, over the years, there has been a gradual erosion of this fundamental principle. This disturbing trend cannot continue, otherwise the entire organization would be compromised, held up in public disdain and mistrust. Colleagues must be aware there is no hiding place in this organization. The officers of the complaints and corruption branch are not on a witch hunt to get anyone, but are committed to enforcing the commissioner’s mandate to ensure that there is impartiality, transparency and accountability."
Mr. Dames admonished his colleagues to strictly adhere to the organization’s governing rules.
"Mediocrity is not acceptable," he said.
Commissioner Farquharson has also urged his top team to use a firm hand in dealing with officers who are corrupt, stressing that no one is above the law.
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