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Kaohsiung Police Chief Vows Action Against Officer Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Kaohsiung Police Chief Zhao Ruihua stated on Tuesday that the department will not protect any officers involved in misconduct. An officer with a two-star, three-stripe rank is accused of sexually harassing a female officer in October 2025. The officer has been transferred to a non-supervisory position in a different district. Zhao said that the investigation will continue without leniency. The measures include administrative restructuring, holding relevant personnel accountable, and reassigning individuals to non-managerial roles. The entire case is being transferred to the disciplinary court. The officer involved, who was scheduled to retire on July 16, will no longer be able to apply for early retirement in June. Authorities have decided to adjust the officer's role to a non-managerial position.

Kaohsiung Police Chief Zhao Ruihua stated on Tuesday that the department will not protect any officers involved in misconduct. An officer with a two-star, three-stripe rank is accused of sexually harassing a female officer in October 2025. The officer has been transferred to a non-supervisory position in a different district. Zhao said that the investigation will continue without leniency. The measures include administrative restructuring, holding relevant personnel accountable, and reassigning individuals to non-managerial roles. The entire case is being transferred to the disciplinary court. The officer involved, who was scheduled to retire on July 16, will no longer be able to apply for early retirement in June. Authorities have decided to adjust the officer's role to a non-managerial position. The Kaohsiung City Police Department issued a press release regarding a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct following a scandal involving officers. The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office concluded an investigation on April 27 regarding an officer's violation of privacy laws. The Kaohsiung Police Department issued a press release on April 30 regarding an officer investigated for using authority to take illicit photos and forging private female imagery.

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BCC News Taiwan

“Kaohsiung City Police Chief Zhao Ruihua today stated that the department will not protect anyone and will extend the investigation. The officer has already been transferred to a non-supervisory position.”

BCC News Taiwan

“高雄市府警察局長趙瑞華今天表示絕不護短,同時表示會延續追究,目前已經把這名警官調離非主管局”

BCC News Taiwan

“高雄市府警察局長趙瑞華今天表示絕不護短,同時延長就辦,目前已經把這名警官調離非主管局”

BCC News Taiwan

“高雄市府警察局長趙瑞華今天上午上火線表示絕不護短同時延長就辦”

BCC News Taiwan

“高雄市府警察局长赵瑞华今天清上火线表示绝不护短同时延长就办”

BCC News Taiwan

“高雄市府警察局長趙瑞華今天清上火線表示絕不護短同時延長就辦 目前已經把這名警官擠大過調離非主管局”

BCC News Taiwan

“First, administrative restructuring and holding relevant personnel accountable; second, adjustment to non-managerial positions; third, transfer of the entire case to the disciplinary court.”

BCC News Taiwan

“第一 行政重成 進一大步並追究相關人員考監責任 第二 調整為非主管職務 第三 全案移送懲戒法院”

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