For the first time after the Aristotelous allegations against a senior police officer, the Cyprus Police Association.
Through a statement issued today, it said that what is expected is that "following the appointment of a criminal investigator to investigate the case, the ongoing investigation will be comprehensive and holistic in all directions, including that of the Prisons, in order to make it possible, based on the criteria of objectivity and impartiality, to lead to the correct findings, with the aim of attributing the newly identified responsibilities where and when they exist."
As is known, the senior officer who is accused of having relations and conversations with a felon by the Director of the Central Prison and her assistant, is suspended by decision of the Minister of Justice until July 20.
This is the announcement of the Cyprus Police Association:
The Cyprus Police Association (CPA).The Cyprus Police Association wishes to refer to the allegations made by the Director of the Prisons against a high-ranking member of the Police in her recent complaints and to state from the outset that to date it has not made any public statement, so that its position is not in any way perceived as interference in the definition of the framework of the whole investigative process.
On the substance of the matter, the C.P.C. expects that, following the appointment of a criminal investigator to investigate the case, the ongoing investigation will be comprehensive and holistic in all directions, including that of the Prisons, in order to make it possible, based on the criteria of objectivity and impartiality, to lead to the correct findings, with the aim of attributing the newly established responsibilities where and when they exist.
The S.A.C. notes that the suspension of the senior police officer by the Minister of Justice and Public Order is not a punitive measure and does not imply any guilt.Therefore, it appeals to all to show due respect for the fundamental presumption of innocence, pending the results of the investigation launched. In the same context, it condemns the setting up of people's courts and the incrimination of anyone by the media and expresses its strong opposition to the way the whole issue has been highlighted and presented.
In conclusion, the S.A.C. assures the Cypriot society that its members will continue with the same zeal and dedication to serve and protect democratic principles and the life and safety of citizens and declares unwavering determination to continue efforts to combat organised crime.
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