The police ceremony in Iława took on an unexpected turn erstwhile the outgoing Police territory Commander, Inspector Waldemar Pankowski, decided on an unprecedented act of public criticism of his superior and management strategy in the Polish police. His words, spoken in the presence of another officers and invited guests, caused rather a stir and opened up a discussion about problems in this institution.
Public criticism at the ceremony
Inspector Waldemar Pankowski, after almost 26 years of service, was forced to retire. In his speech he spared no bitter words about the police management strategy and the decision that he felt was unjust and hurtful. – A 45-year-old, experienced officer with almost 26 years of experience was forced to leave against his will. Can the Polish Police afford to throw out a police officer in the strength of age and pay him bahonic briefings? – asked Pankowski in his speech.
Inefficient management of people in police
The erstwhile commandant gave harsh criticism to the way people are managed in the Polish police. He criticised the deficiency of consistency between media declarations about the desire to hold experienced officers and the reality in which people with many years of service experience are forced to leave. – You shut down the most dangerous criminals, and you're afraid to talk up in your own affairs. – he added with bitterness Pankowski, drawing attention to the deficiency of civilian courage within the police ranks.
Decision without taking account of the household situation
Waldemar Pankowski pointed out that 1 of the reasons for his departure was the proposal to take the position of Chief of Police in Giżyck, more than 200 kilometres from Iława. This decision did not take into account his household situation or obligations. – My superior didn't consider my household situation. I have a wife, a small daughter, and another obligations I couldn't abandon. – he emphasized. For an experienced officer, this proposal was unacceptable and was treated as a form of forced departure.
A Symbolic Farewell
The most emotional minute of the celebration was the submission of a study by Inspector Pankowski to his superior. The erstwhile commander concluded his speech in a decisive way: – Chief, Inspector Waldemar Pankowski reports on the duties of the territory chief of the police in Iława. I do not say goodbye due to the fact that there are no words "God, honor, Homeland." Homeland loves, law in Poland does not apply. As a man of honor, I can't shake your hand. delight state the actual grounds for my resignation.
Broader implications and questions about the future of police
Pankowski's speech opens questions about the condition of the Polish police, the manner of management of the staff and relations between officers and their superiors. Public criticism from an experienced officer points to systemic problems that may affect the quality of police work and morale officers.
Although the inspector himself does not know the real reason for his departure, he suggests that he may be associated with political pressure. – Maybe it's the chief of chief police's command that you request to clean up – black sheep eliminated by January 10. I don't know. He said.
Summary
The communicative of Inspector Waldemar Pankowski is not only a communicative about the individual tragedy of an officer forced to leave, but besides about deeper problems in the structures of the Polish police. A public speech at the police ceremony in Iława will surely give emergence to discussions on transparency and justice in the management of this key institution for citizens' safety.
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"I will not shake hands with the Lord" – Controversy at the police ceremony in Iława
