Tainan Police Officer Dismissed for Alleged Sexual Harassment in Yunlin

(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Rongxiang, Tainan, June 6) A police officer surnamed Chou from the First Precinct of the Tainan City Police Department was referred to the Tainan District Prosecutors Office on June 3 for allegedly sexually harassing a woman at a temple in Yunlin County. The First Precinct decided on the evening of June 5 to dismiss Officer Chou with two major demerits, and he has been temporarily removed from his post pending the completion of procedures. A female member of a Tainan performance troupe was groped by a man while performing at the Liufangma Red Altar in Yunlin County on June 3 as part of a pilgrimage group. A video of the incident sparked heated discussion online, prompting Yunlin police to verify and report the case. The First Precinct of the Tainan City Police Department confirmed on June 5 that the suspect was Officer Chou from its police reserve unit. The victim was notified to provide a statement and filed a sexual harassment complaint and lawsuit. The criminal aspect of the case has been referred to the Tainan District Prosecutors Office for investigation, while the administrative complaint is being reviewed by the Tainan City Government. The First Precinct told a Central News Agency reporter on June 6 that its Personnel Review Committee had decided on the evening of June 5 to dismiss Officer Chou with two major demerits. However, due to the weekend, the official document will not be issued until Monday, June 9. The City Police Department will then decide on Officer Chou's temporary assignment. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150606