Senior Police Constable suspended for child abuse Featured
Commissioner of Police Stephen Caldwell
6 February, 2021. Commissioner of Police Stephen Caldwell suspended a 34-year-old male Senior Police Constable from police duty on Wednesday 3 February 2021 following his arrest in relation to domestic violence and child abuse.
This matter allegedly occurred on Monday 1st of February 2021 at the residence of the accused at Vaini. Police arrested the accused and the child involved is in a safe place.
Tonga Police is committed to reducing the harm of family and domestic violence. We therefore recognize that first we must set a high standard for responding and investigating family and domestic violence by ensuring systems, resources and people are continuously developed to effectively meet the drivers of family and domestic violence.
“Every person has a right to live without violence or the fear of violence, especially our children,” said Commissioner Caldwell. “Every police officer is accountable to the law, not above it. The public rightly expect the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour from their Police.”
The accused is remanded in police custody to appear at the Magistrate Court on a later date.
