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He is a poor leader who does not represent the law enforcement agency of Jecassa well. He is expected to kick against corruption but the reversed is the case. He shamelessly encourages corruption by supporting Chief in his corrupt business of drug trafficking. See pg. 20
“Chief, there was no problem at all. Your goods are safely in the warehouse. I directed the DPO there to personally supervise the operations.”
The goods he is talking about here is cocaine.

·        He is highly corrupt and loves money more than his duty. He never thinks twice on compromising on the code of conduct of his profession as a policeman for lust of money and other material things. Let’s consider what he says here:
“(Seeing an opening, he cashes in.) Chief, the boys are getting more expensive to handle. They continue to demand for increased pay and you know what you give for expenses. … This smuggling racket is becoming too hot to handle you know, the risk involved.” Pg.20-21

·        He is an irresponsible public servant. He is a disgrace to his profession.
“As for you, the commissioner of police … all I can say is that you are a big disgrace to our noble profession.” Pg.119

·        He is also greedy:
“…greed and avariciousness have blinded you against the ethical demands of the profession…” pg.119


·        He is a metaphor for all corrupt law enforcement agents across the world.

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