Police sources indicate that Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has turned his attention towards taking strict disciplinary action against police officers who verbally abuse people when dealing with the public.
Key Points
- IGP considers strict disciplinary action against officers who verbally abuse the public
- Police spokesperson says officers are not permitted to use abusive language towards anyone
- Assurance given that investigations will be conducted if complaints are received
What the Police Spokesperson says
Inquired regarding this matter, the Police Spokesperson stated that police officers have no permission whatsoever to speak abusively to anyone. He pointed out that this is an entirely unethical act.
He further stated that if a complaint is received regarding any such incident, the police will not hesitate to conduct an inquiry into it.
A step to protect trust and dignity
Members of the public point out that there must be a good relationship and strong trust between the police, who maintain law and order, and the public. However, it is noted that the improper conduct of certain officers has eroded trust in the Police Department.
Police said this decision was taken with the intention of safeguarding the self-respect of the general public as well as preserving the dignity of the police service.
