The police department of the city of Astana commented on the dismissal of tourist police officers. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

According to the department, tourist police officers in the capital violated ethical norms and the requirements for the conduct of a police officer while performing their official duties.

Results of the internal review

Following the internal review, both officers were dismissed from the internal affairs bodies.

Department's comment

"Allowing such an action while performing official duties and in uniform is unacceptable. A police officer must in any situation maintain professional distance and adhere to the established culture of conduct," the city police department wrote.

Two police officers were dismissed in Astana. The information was distributed by the police department of the city of Astana.