{"id":85074,"date":"2025-08-29T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-police-warns-officers-against-public-criticism-of-the-force"},"modified":"2025-08-29T17:30:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T17:30:30","slug":"gambia-police-warns-officers-against-public-criticism-of-the-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-police-warns-officers-against-public-criticism-of-the-force","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Police Warns Officers against Public Criticism of the Force"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has cautioned its officers against publicly criticizing the institution, urging them instead to uphold the discipline and professional standards required of service members.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued this week, the police expressed concern over what it described as an emerging trend of serving officers publicly commenting on the force\u2019s operations, particularly through social media.\u201cSome serving members of the GPF have engaged in public commentary disapproving of police actions in recent incidents. Such conduct risks eroding public confidence and contradicts the expected discipline of serving officers,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The GPF further argued that much of the criticism directed at the force has been \u201csubjective rather than objective,\u201d which it said contributes to public misunderstanding and fosters disregard for the law. The statement singled out Superintendent David Kujabi, a former police spokesperson, as among those who have openly criticized the institution\u2019s recent decisions.<\/p>\n<p>The police warned that such conduct has the potential to undermine public trust in the force and runs contrary to the standards of discipline required of officers.\u201cIn light of this, all members of the Gambia Police Force are reminded to strictly adhere to the terms and conditions of service and refrain from conduct unbecoming of serving officers,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>Reaffirming its position, the GPF stressed that officers must remain guided by professional ethics, loyalty, and respect for institutional processes. It cautioned that unregulated commentary and public disputes not only damage the force\u2019s credibility but could also pose risks to national peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cServing members are therefore warned to conduct themselves responsibly, as violations will not be tolerated,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The GPF advised that officers with recommendations or concerns should channel them directly to the Office of the Inspector General of Police through the appropriate internal mechanisms, rather than resorting to public commentary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has cautioned its officers against publicly criticizing the institution, urging them instead to uphold the discipline and professional standards required of service members. 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