CID operation in Mackenzie

Dear Editor,
I AM concerned about the standard of law enforcement being practised within the Mackenzie-Linden community by a senior CID officer, who has occupied a top-level position since the year 2012.

Being a former detective, I swore to uphold the motto of “Service and Protection”. It is a working condition with which every police rank should comply when so ordered by anyone in authority. Members of the public are not faced with the reality of corruption or criminality embedded within the Force. Corruption in society can take any form.

It is my duty to declare to society that, having worked at Mackenzie CID, the same officer was compelling ranks to participate in countless activities which have led to perverting the course of justice, and also suspects being tortured. At that time, being young and wanting opportunities to elevate myself, I saw it conflicting with the motto I once swore to uphold. However, I have resigned from the GPF and have moved on to ‘greener pastures.’

I was recently approached by one of the younger detectives at Mackenzie CID. To my surprise, the rank said that similar corrupt practices and methods of torture are still being executed by the said officer, who had been doing same during my stint at Mackenzie CID.

As a word of advice, I implore that the rank be more careful and report same to the hierarchy of the Force. It is my view that the hierarchy of the Force should conduct a thorough investigation on this errant officer. Moreso, the complaint of ranks and members of the public should be taken seriously. This will prevent further corrupt practices and restore public trust.

Yours respectfully,
CONCERNED CITIZEN

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