Police Commissioner Issues Grave Warning: 'Could Deter Officers from Investigating Public Corruption Cases'

Police Commissioner Danny Levy warned in closed conversations that politicization of the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) could deter officers from investigating public corruption cases. Senior officers did not deny the claim, but the police issued a vague response.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy warned in closed conversations that Mahash must not be placed under politicians, as politicization of the department could deter officers from investigating public corruption cases. According to sources familiar with the details, Levy said this on the day the law was approved, warning that officers who know what happened to those who investigated corruption cases in the past will hesitate to engage in such investigations for fear of being investigated by Mahash the next day, especially if the head of Mahash is loyal to politicians and the Minister of Justice. Senior police officers did not deny the claim, but the police issued a vague response stating that the Commissioner is busy commanding the police and not dealing with Mahash's identity. A police source said the indirect response indicates the truth of the matter, and that police officers also fear political infiltration into Mahash.

Police Commissioner Issues Grave Warning: 'Could Deter Officers from Investigating Public Corruption Cases'