Police forced teenager to delete photographs - criticized by JO

It was after an intervention in Västervik in the spring of 20018 that a 17-year-old ended up in a dispute with two police officers. When the police left the scene, the 17-year-old took photographs of them.

The police perceived the teenager as provocative, forcing him to delete the images by stating that it would be criminal to photograph police officers on duty. Police also called the teen's mother and repeated the claim that the shooting could be criminal.

The 17-year-old, on the other hand, considered that the police "found their own laws" and reported it all to JO, who now gives the teenager the right and criticizes the Police Authority.

JO notes, on the other hand, that it is important from a legal security point of view that individuals have the opportunity to photograph a police officer, as long as it does not impede the police's work or is a security risk.

"[The police] statement and actions have been erroneous and do not match the requirement for a police officer to act factually and correctly and in such a way as to inspire confidence. The police department should be criticized for this. "