Policeman Cries on Camera After Being Fired

jpnn.com, SUMATERA UTARA - A video showing a member of the Langkat Police in North Sumatra crying has gone viral on social media.

Langkat Police chief Senior Adjutant Commissioner Danu Pamungkas confirmed that the officer was indeed a member of the police force.

The man was Chief Brigadier Abdul Tamba, who served in the Propam section of the Langkat Police.

Danu said that the Langkat Police had conducted a code of ethics trial against Abdul because he had allegedly violated the rules after being absent from the service for more than 30 consecutive days.

"He did not come in to work without any notification or a valid permit from his superiors," said Danu, Friday (12/11).

Abdul was accused of violating Article 14 paragraph (1) of Government Regulation Number 1/2003 concerning the dismissal of members of the National Police.

The article states that members of the Indonesian National Police can be dishonorably discharged if they leave their duties for more than 30 consecutive working days.

In addition, based on Article 11 letter (e) of the National Police Chief Regulation Number 14/2011 concerning the Police Professional Code of Ethics, every member of the National Police is obliged to carry out state, institutional, and social duties with sincere and true intentions.