National Police Chief Anders Thornberg has been criticized for his handling of the conflict of interest situation. The investigation and the press conferences that followed have also been questioned.
The Police Union chose to express its support for the national police chief. According to them, the events have highlighted a larger problem that exists within the authority, where friendships play a role when managerial positions are filled. But there is a concern about talking in public, openly criticizing the police can affect the career, says one police officer.