Vice President Bečić: Termination of employment for another 13 police officers, vetting continues

In accordance with legal mechanisms and the priority of protecting integrity established in the security sector, the Minister of Internal Affairs has issued decisions to terminate the employment of another 13 police officers in accordance with Article 162, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the Law on Internal Affairs. This is the result of applying the law and implementing policies that preserve the honor and foundations of the state. Not policies of persecution. Those who want to wear the state's badge must meet the standards prescribed by law or the state. They cannot receive a salary and be police officers while being accused of extremely serious criminal offenses by the police and prosecution. This is the rule of law. Montenegro has learned over the past decades how costly it is when crime manages to find its way into institutions. We have learned what it means when confidential information ends up where it shouldn't, when operations are compromised, and when the line between those pursuing criminals and those being pursued becomes blurred. We do not want those times to ever return. This is a serious security policy. All honorable police officers should know that this process is primarily for their sake. It is not fair that a person who wears a uniform, works at night, risks their life, and exposes their family to danger is equated with someone who, through connections, behavior, or contacts, compromises the service they belong to. Vetting continues until the system is confident that the people entrusted with citizens' safety deserve both their trust and the trust of the state.