Question NW2104 to the Minister of Police
19 October 2020 - NW2104
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
What(a) total number of the VIP Protection Service are being investigated for (i) criminal charges (ii) civil charges and (iii) internal disciplinary charges and (b) are the relevant details in each case? NW2664E
Reply:
(a)(i) A total of 14 members of the Very Important Persons (VIP) Protection Service, are being investigated for criminal charges.
(a)(ii) No member of the VIP Protection Service, is being investigated for civil charges.
(a)(iii) A total of six members, of the VIP Protection Service, are being investigated for internal disciplinary charges
(b) The relevant details are reflected in the table below
|
10 |
Common assault |
Pending |
|
11 |
Sexual assault |
Pending |
|
12 |
Driving under the influence of alcohol |
Pending |
|
13 |
Pointing of firearm |
Pending |
|
14 |
Negligent loss of firearm |
Pending |
|
DEPARTMENTAL CASES |
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No |
Description |
Status |
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1 |
Contravention of Regulation 11(b)(1)(A) of Disaster Management Act (DMA) |
Investigation finalised – hearing pending |
|
2 |
Contravention of protection order |
Pending – member admitted for rehabilitation |
|
3 |
Driving under the influence of alcohol |
Investigation finalised – hearing pending |
|
4 |
Murder |
Investigation finalised – hearing pending |
|
5 |
Discharge of firearm /pointing of firearm |
Investigation finalised – hearing pending |
|
6 |
Regulation 5(3)(g),(n),(u) |
Investigation finalised – hearing pending |