HAARLEM – The National Police is commissioning an exploratory investigation into possible racist and discriminatory statements that the chief of the police of the North Holland unit, Wim van Vemde, would have made towards a black colleague, NRC reports.
HAARLEM –
The National Police is commissioning an exploratory investigation into possible racist and discriminatory statements that the chief of the police of the North Holland unit, Wim van Vemde, would have made towards a black colleague, NRC reports.
The deputy chief of police, Liesbeth Huyzer, decided today on the investigation by the national integrity portfolio holder, after questions from the newspaper.
The deputy chief of police, Liesbeth Huyzer, decided today on the investigation by the national integrity portfolio holder, after questions from the newspaper.
The investigation focuses on an incident that occurred on April 26 during the Iftar celebration of the North Holland unit. For that meeting, former police officer Dwight van de Vijver was invited to give a lecture on diversity and inclusion in the police. Afterwards, he claims to have been discriminated against by the unit chief during the meal.
The investigation focuses on an incident that occurred on April 26 during the Iftar celebration of the North Holland unit. For that meeting, former police officer Dwight van de Vijver was invited to give a lecture on diversity and inclusion in the police. Afterwards, he claims to have been discriminated against by the unit chief during the meal.
Van Vemde is said to have said that “the men in Curaçao are lazy and bad fathers”. In his own words, he based himself on his experiences in Curaçao, where he worked for four years as a police officer, including head of the Criminal Investigation Cooperation Team (RST). The conversation culminated in a heated debate about the slavery past and the consequences this would have had for family life in the Antilles.
Van Vemde is said to have said that “the men in Curaçao are lazy and bad fathers”. In his own words, he based himself on his experiences in Curaçao, where he worked for four years as a police officer, including head of the Criminal Investigation Cooperation Team (RST). The conversation culminated in a heated debate about the slavery past and the consequences this would have had for family life in the Antilles.
Inappropriate
Inappropriate
But according to the deputy chief of police, Liesbeth Huyzer, Van Vemde denies that he said this. “He does admit to making a single comment that was inappropriate and perceived as offensive. He says he immediately apologized for this,” Huyzer responds to NRC.
But according to the deputy chief of police, Liesbeth Huyzer, Van Vemde denies that he said this. “He does admit to making a single comment that was inappropriate and perceived as offensive. He says he immediately apologized for this,” Huyzer responds to NRC.
Van de Vijver says he cannot remember that an apology was offered. On Tuesday there was a meeting between Van Vemde and Van de Vijver to discuss the matter. Van Vemde says that he has apologized again.
Van de Vijver says he cannot remember that an apology was offered. On Tuesday there was a meeting between Van Vemde and Van de Vijver to discuss the matter. Van Vemde says that he has apologized again.
Tougher action
Tougher action
Huyzer says that this conversation has been delayed too long, NRC writes. The investigation must provide clarity about what exactly was said and how it was dealt with.
Huyzer says that this conversation has been delayed too long, NRC writes. The investigation must provide clarity about what exactly was said and how it was dealt with.
In June of this year, the police announced that they would take stricter action against racism and discrimination in their own circle.
In June of this year, the police announced that they would take stricter action against racism and discrimination in their own circle.
https://www.curacaochronicle.com/post/main/former-rst-boss-in-curacao-accused-of-racism-and-discrimination-in-the-netherlands/
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