Mohale FM THE Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) command has issued a stern warning to policeofficers against associating with known criminals, declaring such conduct a betrayal of the badge and a serious breach of discipline.
In a strongly worded memo addressed to district commanders earlier this week, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sera Makharilele, whose portfolio includes Strategic Management and Support Services (SMSS), expressed alarm at what he described as a growing trend of officers, particularly female members, fraternising with criminal elements, including members of banned famo groups.
A source within the police service said the memo was prompted by a string of incidents involving female officers allegedly entangled in criminal activities through romantic relationships with suspects.
DCP Makharilele reminded all members that any engagement in, facilitation of or concealment of criminal activity would attract severe disciplinary and criminal sanctions.
