PPC Central Superintendent John Midi said a barrage of public complaints levelled against the police in Central remain unadjudicated because the complainants failed to conform to the procedures of reporting such cases.
He said people must provide, statements of facts, medical certificates for injuries sustained (if any)and photographic evidence, and persistently follow up on their complaints until police personnel who are found to have acted injudiciously are charged and reprimanded through the disciplinary process.
He said once such complaints are registered, criminal charges can be laid as well depending on the nature of the reported cases.
PPC Midi said alot of people especially PMV operators and commuters along the Hiritano and Magi highway have raised complaints of police extortion and abuses but some of these cases remain unattended, because the complainants have not complied with the reporting procedures
“We hear them but how can we deal with the perpetrators when the victims are not collaborating with the internal investigators.
“The internal investigators need collaborative evidence to prepare charges for members who are stepping out of line,” PPC Midi said.
He said many people are probably scared of reprisals.
“They should not fear anyone, because we have a strong and robust leadership at the Command level.
“If you get threatened, report it as well, and we will deal with the perpetrator.” Superintendent Midi said.
“The RPNGC management despises corrupt behaviour and will do all it can to protect and preserve the integrity of the hard working policemen and policewomen in front line policing.” PPC Midi said.
He said all complaints of police abuses in Central must be referred to the Office of the PPC located at the Gordon barracks bowser in NCD.