Tudravu issues warning over officers' alleged criminal acts

Commissioner of Police Rusi­ate Tudravu has warned po­lice officers to abide by the law or face the consequences of en­gaging in criminal activities.

Mr Tudravu made this statement in relation to several police offic­ers from the Valelevu Police Station who allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and demanded $15,000 from a businessman at Dabea Lane, Valel­evu.

This is not the first time police of­ficers have come under scrutiny for their involvement in illegal activi­ties, adding to the decline in public trust in the disciplinary institution.

"My warning to our police officers is loud and clear -if they continue not to conform with the processes and discipline of the organisation, then this police force is not for them," he told this masthead yes­terday.

"If any police officer is found guilty of illegal activities, then we need to remove them from the or­ganisation."

Mr Tudravu said it was encourag­ing to note that the majority of police officers were working towards the professionalism of the organi­sation.

"Our main intention is to gain the trust and confidence of the public," he said.

"But there are a few who decide otherwise. If allegations against them are substantiated by evidence, then we will remove them from the organisation."

Mr Tudravu said he would com­ment further on the incident once investigations were concluded.

"I cannot comment now because everything is under investigation. I will be briefed further by the inves­tigation team, then I can clarify at that time."

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