Former policemen now behind bars
Of 16,600 policemen in Bosnia and Herzegovina, only one is serving time on corruption charges. Polls, however, show that police are seen as one of the most corrupt of the country’s institutions.
Police corruption: Reality vs. Perception
Polls show that the public regards police as highly susceptible to corruption. But citizens are not heavily using the system police have set up to stop corruption.
Internal affairs system rarely curbs bad officers
Police are supposed to police themselves to rid themselves of bad officers. But the public rarely files complaints. When it does, they are ignored or the investigations are poorly done.
Poorly paid police tempted by bribes
Police often are tempted by bribes and the lure of extra jobs just to make ends meet on their low wage – wages that don’t even cover the cost of a uniform.
Witnesses not enough to indict SIPA inspector
Although survivors and witnesses, including a professional driver, agree a SIPA car was to blame for a deadly crash about 11 months ago, prosecutors have brought no indictment.
A murder the police could have prevented
Armin Gazibara was called in by his boss for aggressive behavior, for brawling, and for harassing a family. But he remained a member of the Sarajevo police force for more than two years. Then he murdered his girlfriend.
Balancing privacy and public knowledge
Did judges in the state court err when they let the names of women raped during the war in Foča come out in an open courtroom? European monitors and victim advocates are worried, but court officials say they acted properly in the name of the public.
Sarajevo hospital fills with food-poisoning patients
Case shows need to need to monitor issue of food safety
Balkan Investigative Team Wins Global Shining Light Award
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