Police Union Sloga Reacts to Vučić's Statement on "Dirty Policemen"
The police union Sloga reacted to the statement of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić that the state will "deal with dirty policemen, like in American movies", emphasizing that it supports any sincere and serious endeavor to have honorable, professional, and reputable people working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
TL;DR
- The Sloga police union supports the idea of having honorable and professional people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- The union claims that political structures have damaged the internal system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by destroying career advancement and lowering recruitment standards.
- Leadership positions are frequently given to the most obedient and politically suitable individuals, rather than the most qualified.
- The union suggests that corruption is more prevalent at higher levels of leadership due to greater access to money, influence, political protection, and the ability to conceal evidence.
- Sloga emphasizes that tackling corruption requires an independent prosecution service, an independent judiciary, and institutions capable of acting without regard to position or political affiliation, not just political statements.