Police officers claim unequal treatment is being meted out to colleague facing allegations of criminal conduct

A police constable with about 10 years of service is being
investigated for theft, an inside source alleges, and fellow officers
say the treatment meted out to him is clear discrimination.

Earlier this week, reportedly, the constable was caught removing
parts from a motor vehicle being held in police custody. Following
the incident, the officer was detained and a search warrant was
executed at his home.

However, his colleagues are disturbed that the constable is being
“hauled around” like a hardened criminal. In the meanwhile, they
claim, a sergeant who is alleged to have fired 12 shots at a vehicle is
out free, and attempts are being made to cover up the offence.

They claim, further, that this is not the sergeant’s first brush with
the law. In the early 2000’s, they allege that he was arrested and
charged for other offences against a person, but that the charge was
withdrawn after languishing in the system for years.

His colleagues further allege that the sergeant was implicated in
other matters involving the sale of the temporary licences that are
granted for one-off public celebrations.

Yet, they say, he continues unchecked and occupies the same
position despite the adverse reports on his conduct.