Police chief yet to dismiss 'candid cop'

Police chief yet to dismiss 'candid cop'

JAKARTA: Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara
said on Friday he was considering the recommendation made by the
Police Professional Ethics Board to dismiss First Insp. Sunarjo
for his involvement in a candid camera show.

"I respect the board's recommendation to give early retirement
to Sunarjo but I will consider his achievements during his career
as a police officer and his superiors' recommendation he is a
dedicated policeman," he said.

Sunarjo, 47, the head of a patrol unit at Kebon Jeruk Police
station, was found to have played a key role in a candid camera
show aired by RCTI, ordering his officers to perform for the
program. Makbul said the show had tarnished the police's
professional image.

In Tuesday's open trial, the board recommended Makbul give
early retirement to Sunarjo, who would normally retire at age 55.
-- JP