It was on February 6 that the police were on their way to work with a service dog. She stopped at the grocery store in Lövånger to eat and go to the toilet.
“She was on her way on an errand with her service dog when, somewhat stressed, she decided to get some food and visit the toilet. This as she knew from experience that the upcoming mission could drag on,” the police agency writes in the investigation.
After the toilet visit, the police’s service weapon was left on the floor. Another customer found the weapon and turned it in to the mall staff. The staff locked the weapon in a safe.
Realized his mistake: “Shame on you”
The police continued their journey, but quickly realized their mistake. She turned and went back to the grocery store and was given her weapon by the staff. It is estimated to be about ten minutes.
The police say in the investigation that she is ashamed and sorry for what happened, but that she has taken measures to prevent it from happening again.
The police authority takes a serious view of the incident and states that the police failed in the handling of their service pistol. According to police region North, the penalty should be a salary deduction. Now the personnel responsibility board will take up the case.