Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 211 Xiao Deng from the Inspection Team
Zhongshan Police Station, First Floor Duty Hall
Zeng Hong inspected the cleanliness of the police station, inside and out, with his hands behind his back. "If you can't sweep a room, how can you sweep the world?" This was a habit he had developed over the years, and it was also something that many instructors in the public security system liked to do.

Military veterans, especially those in the public security system, have a particular dedication to high standards of hygiene. This cannot be dismissed as mere formality, nor can good hygiene equate to good conduct.

Conversely, in most real-world situations, a unit or organization that consistently neglects internal hygiene and order will likely also have a poor work ethic. While these issues may not be immediately apparent, they become crucial in unexpected situations requiring close cooperation and coordination from everyone involved.

"Beep, beep."

"Beep, beep."

Following the sound of hurried footsteps, Zeng Hong looked towards the door and saw Wang Chongming and others escorting a man who was handcuffed behind his back and wearing a yellow uniform from a food delivery company into the duty hall, preparing to head towards the case-handling area.

Zeng Hong walked over and glanced at the line, then asked about the situation: "This person doesn't look quite right, and he's all dirty. You didn't assault him, did you? You should check him carefully before putting him in the detention room."

Wang Chongming gestured to the two auxiliary police officers behind him to continue leading the man in yellow towards the investigation area. He then turned to Zeng Hong and explained, "When I led the men over there, only Chief Chen was holding that man down. I reckon he must have been hit a few times by Chief Chen."

“I’ve told this kid several times not to arrest people all by himself. Sigh, he just won’t listen. He’s bound to get into trouble sooner or later! You know, these young people…” Zeng Hong criticized him, but his eyes were full of approval.

Wang Chongming took out a switchblade wrapped in an evidence bag from his pocket and handed it to Zeng Hong: "Instructor Zeng, this man is a robber that Chen arrested in Beitang Street. He was caught red-handed, and the evidence is conclusive. I just contacted the front desk on duty, and there were indeed reports from the public that someone impersonated a food deliveryman to trick people into opening the door and then broke into the house to commit robbery with a knife."

Zeng Hong took the bag, pulled out a switchblade, and skillfully played with it for a few moments: "Robbery still happens? Tsk tsk, this thing even has a lock-on feature, it's been a long time. Where's Chen Shu? Why didn't he come back with you?"

"Director Chen told me he was coming soon and would probably arrive shortly."

"There are so many food delivery drivers in society now, they can be seen everywhere on the street. People are used to ordering food delivery in their daily lives, so they will definitely lack the necessary vigilance against these fake food delivery drivers and are indeed easy to fall for."

Hehe, when you guys brought this delivery guy in earlier, I thought you were going to order takeout for lunch and were wondering if you were going to improve your cafeteria food. If even we police officers think like that, then don't expect ordinary people to be very wary.

This is the first time I've heard of a case where someone impersonates a food delivery driver to gain entry to a hotel. Go through the case carefully later, summarize the details and points to note, and I'll contact some friends in the news media to come and do a report for you!

"Okay!"

Under the existing system, police officers, within their discretion, can legally cause immense suffering, both physically and psychologically. For example, 24-hour interrogation and 48-hour extended interrogation periods mean being locked up with food, water, and sleep, but such prolonged confinement can easily ruin a person.

Therefore, at this point, a department is needed to exercise supervisory power in order to maintain the balance of law enforcement power.

Police inspectors, also known as supervisory inspectors, are simply the overseers of the police force. They are legally responsible for supervising the performance of duties, exercise of powers, and adherence to discipline by units under their jurisdiction and lower-level public security organs and their police officers.

They are also the only police officers in the public security system, besides traffic police, who wear white police helmets and white belts.

Zhengming District Public Security Bureau, Police Supervision Brigade, Complaint Center
"Hey, hey. The police are beating people to death with iron bars?"

"The other person was lying on the ground, beaten half to death?"

"Okay, okay."

"I'll provide you with an email address; please send the video over."[email protected]"

"Okay, okay. This is what we should do."

A young policeman with a 1-bar-2 badge politely hung up the phone, turned around and immediately began to frequently operate the computer. A moment later, he pulled out the "Police Discipline Regulations" and the "People's Police Law" from the drawer and quickly flipped through them, his excitement evident.

Half an hour later, he bound a stack of A4-sized printed materials into a booklet and put it into a brown leather bag next to him. He then took out a folding mirror from the drawer, placed it on the table, tidied himself up in front of the mirror, and then stood up and went to the office next door.

"Zhang Da, this Chen Shu actually used an iron rod to beat a criminal suspect who poses no threat at all in the street." Yi Gan Erliang's eyes lit up, and he straightened his back.

Sitting behind his desk, Zhang Da, who was looking through materials, pulled out a photo and pointed to a man in it, asking, "Xiao Deng, is this Chen Shu in black? The Chen Shu from Zhongshan Institute?"

"Yes, that's him! I checked the police officer files on the internal network, and it's him!"

Who is this person lying on the ground?

"This man was suspected of robbery while armed with a knife and was apprehended on the spot by Chen Shu."

"Under what pretext do you think we should investigate Chen Shu?"

“Zhang Da, look at these photos. The person in question has his hands covering his head and is lying face down on the ground. He is clearly no longer a threat to the police officers on duty. Yet Chen Shu is still using a steel pipe to strike him directly. I suggest that he be investigated for abuse of power.”

Zhang Da pulled out several photos and placed them in front of Xiao Deng: "These photos are probably screenshots from videos taken by bystanders at the scene, and they'll likely be posted online. This matter is very likely to trigger public outcry and police reports. Do you have experience handling this kind of situation?"

Xiao Deng said confidently, "Yes! I used to work in the publicity department of the traffic police brigade. There were quite a few incidents caused by traffic police beating people and impounding vehicles. I've dealt with these kinds of things a lot."

Zhang Da put the documents aside, adjusted his glasses, and said, "Chen Shu is currently riding high in our branch. Director Zhang has mentioned him directly at several meetings, praising him highly. Are you sure you want to take him down this time?"

Xiao Deng exclaimed excitedly, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down; that's how you make it effective!"

Zhang Da pondered for a moment: "Xiao Deng, you haven't been an inspector for long. I know that the organization arranged for you to answer the phone at the complaints center. You have your own ideas and have always wanted to find a typical case or a major case."

"Zhang Da, I didn't."

Zhang Dayi raised his hand to stop Xiao Deng's explanation: "It's good that young people are energetic. This case is quite complicated in many ways. You must think things through carefully and ask the veterans in the team before making a decision."

"Go."

Xiao Deng snapped to attention: "Mission accomplished!"

(End of this chapter)