Poland’s national police chief has requested the dismissal of Warsaw Police Commander Dariusz Walichnowski, with a decision expected next week.
Background and Reasons for Dismissal
The Polish national police chief has submitted a request to the Ministry of Interior and Administration to remove Warsaw Police Commander Inspector Dariusz Walichnowski from his position. The decision is expected to be made next week.
The move follows opinions from the Mazovian Voivode and the Mayor of Warsaw, both of whom supported the change in leadership. The reasons for the dismissal include persistent personnel problems within the Warsaw police force, including a high number of vacancies.
Procedure and Next Steps
The dismissal procedure has been initiated, and once the minister’s decision is made, one of Walichnowski’s deputies will take over as interim commander until a new chief is appointed.
The Polish Press Agency reported that despite efforts to address personnel issues, including accelerated recruitment and targeted recruitment campaigns, problems persisted.
Reaction and Context
The Deputy Minister of Interior and Administration, Czesław Mroczek, emphasized that the planned dismissal is not related to ongoing discussions about restrictions on nighttime alcohol sales in Warsaw.
