13 policemen fired in Central Java

13 policemen fired in Central Java

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Central Java Police chief Erwin
Mapasaeng announced on Monday that he had fired 13 police
officers for violations of the law, misconduct and desertion.

Erwin said the Central Java Police had undergone a total
reform in all sectors, including taking strict measures against
members who violated the law.

"We officially fired those 13 officers yesterday. Some of them
had been involved in crime, desertion and misconduct," said
Erwin, adding that the move was taken to revive public confidence
in the police force.

Erwin said police officers were no different than civilians
and if they commit crimes, they would be punished according to
the articles in the Criminal Code.

"Those who commit a crime will undergo a thorough
investigation and we will follow legal procedures right up to the
state court level. But for those who break conduct codes, the
military police will handle them," he said.

Erwin emphasized that every person who was found guilty would
be prosecuted. --JP