CID and prosecution should work closely

THERE should be a stronger working relationship between the criminal investigation division (CID) and police prosecution.
It is vital for these two sections in the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to work together to ensure better outcomes are achieved, especially in courts.
Both CID and prosecution need to work closely to ensure good reports are filed and presented in courts within the three months’ timeframe that courts usually give.
The three months’ timeframe that the courts give is not a law but it is the common practice.
From my experience, there have been times when serious cases are thrown out of courts and this is all because police hand-up-briefs are not ready for court within three months.
If investigators need more time to complete their investigations, it is advisable to approach the prosecutors and inform them so that they can then be in a better position to inform the court and ask for adjournment.
Prosecution and CID should discuss regularly and identify failures and come up with solutions to move forward.
I am making my exit from the force as a prosecutor as well others from different sections and we will be watching as citizens.
You have to move forward.
At the moment, there are corrupt practices creeping in.
Go very careful and avoid getting involved in such practices.
I encourage CIDs and prosecutors to be honest in their jobs in order to get good results in court.

Hove Genderiso