RIGHTS Bahamas said the commentary of Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson on police brutality is “an excuse for and an indication of lazy RBPF training policy” and called on him to take responsibility for the conduct of officers. During a press conference on Tuesday, the police chief connected police brutality to poor parenting and dishonesty from civilians interviewed by investigators conducting background checks into prospective officers. While it agreed with parts of the commissioner’s views, the humanitarian group said yesterday: “Human Rights Bahamas demands that the commissioner and Minister of National Security Marvin Dames expeditiously review officer training politics and ensure that a priority is placed on compassion and competent communication skills.

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