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Pokop was refused bail and a Glock Pistol found in his possession was confiscated by detectives investigating the case.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Crime Victor Isouve said to enforce Police Commissioner Gari Baki’s declaration of 2016 as the Year of Discipline the Constabulary is now vigorously investigating all allegations levelled against members of the Constabulary.

After six weeks of intense learning, they are more comfortable with the changes in the legislation.

Course manager and OIC of the Detective Training School at Bomana, Inspector Joe Koi said one of those Acts is the Sexual Offences Act.

"Course participants have learnt the changes to those Acts and are familiar with them. It was incorporated into the existing Act," he said.

He said with reference to the Sexual Offences Act, one can testify without corroboration, especially the victims of sexual offences.