25 April, 2008

Sierra Express

For Pursuing Studies - 55 Police Officers Salaries Withheld

The Lawyers Centre for Legal Assistance has written a letter in the case of fifty five police officers who have had their salaries withheld for pursuing various courses in tertiary institutions.

In a memorandum written by the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Personnel Welfare to the divisional heads, the junior police officers are pursuing what they referred to as unauthorized courses in tertiary institutions without study leave should discontinue their courses by the end of 31st January 2008 or their salaries would be withheld.

The letter viewed the decision as an unfair administrative practice and demands for an urgent review of the matter in order to save the institution from further embarrassment and high handedness.

The letter appeals to the Vice President, Chief Sam Sumana, who is the Head of the Police Council to speedily review the decision.

“Education is a right that should not be limited by administrative decision,” the letter concluded.

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