content tagged with police officer

'Maserati cop' found shot in head in possible suicide amid controversy

'Maserati cop' found shot in head in possible suicide amid controversy

A police officer who made headlines across the country due to a dispute he was involved in while driving a Maserati was found dead inside a vehicle. Many questions surrounding the incident remain unanswered and demand clarification.

Police officer who caused death of six-year-old child faces up to six years in prison

Police officer who caused death of six-year-old child faces up to six years in prison

Efe Tektekin was killed after being run over by an armored vehicle in Diyarbakır in September 2019.

Police officer sentenced to prison over Şahin Öner’s death

ARMORED VEHICLE CRASH

Police officer sentenced to prison over Şahin Öner’s death

The police officer who ran over 19-year-old Şahin Öner with an armored vehicle and caused his death has been sentenced to 4 years, 5 months, 10 days in prison.

23 November 2021

Police officer who caused child’s death with armored vehicle released

Police officer who caused child’s death with armored vehicle released

The statement of the police officer driving the armored vehicle that hit and killed 7-year-old Mihraç Miroğlu in Kurdish-majority Şırnak province was taken three days later. The investigation has been launched on the grounds of “deadly road accident.”

6 September 2021

Deputy police chief of Hakkari shot dead by officer

Deputy police chief of Hakkari shot dead by officer

The deputy director was shot dead when he was eating. The reason for the assault is not yet clear.

Discharged from public service, police officer rejected by top court as well

Discharged from public service, police officer rejected by top court as well

The Constitutional Court has concluded the application of a police officer against his discharge from public service. The top court has rejected the application, indicating that it can end in his reinstatement if the file is examined as to the merits.

16 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Sharing confidential information about Gülistan Doku, police officer dismissed

Sharing confidential information about Gülistan Doku, police officer dismissed

As part of an investigation launched by Tunceli Governor’s Office, the file of officer E. Yücel was sent to the Interior Ministry. The Ministry has dismissed the officer from profession for sharing information about Doku, who has been missing since last January.

21 January 2021

'Police Shared the Address of Women’s Shelter with the Man Who Inflicted Violence'

PURPLE ROOF

'Police Shared the Address of Women’s Shelter with the Man Who Inflicted Violence'

After it is reported that a police officer shared the address of a women’s shelter with the man who inflicted violence on a woman, the ensuing public outrage has turned into a campaign on social media: “Will any sanctions be imposed on the officer?”

3 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Tear Gas Kills Policeman in Dersim

Tear Gas Kills Policeman in Dersim

Ahmet Küçüktağ (30), a police officer who had a stroke due to tear gas exposure, died last night in the southeastern province of Dersim.

Dismissed Gay Police Officer Speaks Up

Dismissed Gay Police Officer Speaks Up

Osman (28), a senior policeman who has recently been expelled from post due to his sexual orientation, shared his story with bianet.

30 December 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu