Four Police officers could face disciplinary sanctions over Alkaline video

At least four police officers are facing possible disciplinary sanctions after an investigation identified that they played roles in Alkaline's controversial 'After All' video that featured scenes of guns, trigger-pulling, weed-smoking, criminality and corrupt cops.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Clifford Blake reported that the investigation was progressing swiftly, and that "we have all information now".

"We are doing two investigations, an administrative investigation, and there is another investigation to determine whether the guns used in the video are authentic or props, and that one is being done by the C.I.B," DCP Blake said.

The investigation had been ordered by Commissioner of Police George Quallo after a big brouhaha erupted over the negative portrayal of cops in the video. “I can confirm that we have identified at least four police personnel in the video, we know that a marked police car was used and which section the vehicle was assigned to, and we will be following our internal procedures. I cannot speak to suspensions, we will have to wait on due process. Once the investigation is completed, if they are found guilty, then the decision will lie with the Commissioner of Police as to what sanctions will be applied," he said.

It is understood with the JCF that activities which are not consistent with policy guidelines and any duty conducted outside of the official programme is a breach of the JCF’s Anti-Corruption Policy. Hence, policemen and women of the force know that approval must be sought through the office of the Commissioner of Police for members to engage in private service.

DCP Blake stressed that all requests for private service of members are to be forwarded to the Office of the Commissioner of Police on the prescribed form and within the prescribed period of notice.

"There is a process, officers who wish to appear in movies or videos, must apply to the Commissioner's office and give details , and then a decision will be taken whether they can participate in these activities," he said.

Source: Loop

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