Police Officers Fired for Installing Pinhole Cameras in Women’s Restrooms

Two Officers Caught Installing Cameras

Two policemen in Taipei have been officially fired after they were found to have installed pinhole cameras in the women’s restrooms of their police stations, Central News Agency (CNA) reported. The two former officers, surnamed Huang and Kuo, were assigned to Xinyi and Daan precinct police stations, respectively, according to press statements.

Discovery of Cameras

The cases came to light after policewomen discovered the cameras. The incidents were taken particularly seriously because the officers were allegedly members of “Chuangyi Sifang”, an online platform known for hosting illegal images, including secret photographs and child pornography.

Investigation and Confession

Huang’s move was uncovered in July, prompting police to contact prosecutors and launch an investigation. Evidence was confiscated during raids of his residence and office. The case is currently still being investigated by prosecutors. The police said Huang has confessed to installing the camera and that he did not leak any images.

Kuo’s Case

Regarding Kuo’s case, the Daan Precinct issued a statement describing a similar situation, but it did not specify when the camera was discovered. It stated only that Taipei prosecutors had launched an investigation into offenses against privacy. Staff at the Dunhua South Road Police Station, where Kuo had worked, declined on Tuesday morning to comment to CNA on whether Kuo had leaked any images.

Investigation and Firing

Neither precinct was willing to specify if one or more cameras was installed in their respective stations’ women’s bathrooms. The Taipei Police Department said that although both officers had submitted their resignations, which have taken effect, it officially fired them to ensure they cannot serve as police officers again. According to the department, Police Commissioner Li Hsi-ho had also ordered all field offices to conduct thorough inspections to detect pinhole or hidden cameras, to safeguard the privacy of both police officers and the public.

Conclusion

The firing of the two police officers serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding privacy and maintaining trust in law enforcement agencies. The Taipei Police Department’s swift action in firing the officers and launching an investigation demonstrates its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its employees and the public.

FAQs

• Why were the police officers fired?
  The police officers were fired for installing pinhole cameras in the women’s restrooms of their police stations.
• Who discovered the cameras?
  Policewomen discovered the cameras.
• What is "Chuangyi Sifang"?
  Chuangyi Sifang is an online platform known for hosting illegal images, including secret photographs and child pornography.
• Has anyone been charged with a crime?
  The case is currently still being investigated by prosecutors.