The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has expressed his annoyance that a technical problem in the Alesco payroll system caused police pays to be reduced this week. Commissioner Manning said a technical error caused pay deductions that will now be paid to police members. “The situation today where members received reduced pay is not good enough and we are sorting it out,” Commissioner Manning said. “I have been advised by the IRC that the deduction was caused by the Alesco payroll system and is being resolved by the Department of Finance.” “This was a mistake that should not happen as it has hurt lot of people.” “Police, like all public servants, live on tight budgets and every Toea counts when it comes to putting food in the family kitchen.” “This should not have happened and is disrespectful to our police and to any other affected public servant.” “I am consulting with the Minister for Internal Security, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, and the Police Association President, Lowa Tambua, and we share the same concerns and are working together resolving this problem.” “I call on our uniformed men and women to have patience as I will see this matter resolved and full pays released.” “At the same time, we must remember that as police, we cannot strike due to our role as a Disciplined State Service.” Meanwhile the Commissioner further warned any individual who sought to stir the matter up and incite unrest for political purposes would be dealt with and charged under the relevant laws. “I warn any external influence, including anyone trying to politicize this issue, that any attempt to propagate unrest or any unlawful activity will not be tolerated.”