Crime scene technicians cry foul

Crime scene technicians in the Botswana Police Service, claim that theya are being denied specialist allowances, even though they qualify for the new scheme.

One of the officers produced a Savingram from the Commissioner of Police, which listed specialist skills categories for disciplined forces.  The Savingram lists crime scene technicians among personnel who qualify.

According to the Savingram, crime scene technicians are entitled to 15 percent allowance of their basic salaries.

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