JUST IN: IPOA Seeks Amendments to Hold Senior Cops Accountable for Junior Officers’ Misconduct
Senior police officers may soon be held accountable for the actions of their junior officers if Parliament approves proposed amendments to the National Police Service (NPS) Act. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has called for these changes in response to rising complaints about police misconduct. These include the use of unmarked vehicles, altered number plates, and tactics that hide officers’ identities during operations. IPOA officials argue that this growing trend of anonymity, especially during protests, undermines their ability to hold the police accountable. The policing Auhtority raised these concerns during a hearing before the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal
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