A SUPERIOR officer should not only protect, but also set a good example for his subordinates. But if he acts immorally towards them, he should be punished. And the punishment by National Police Chief, General Sutanto, who fired Brig. Gen. Edhi Susilo, Southeast Sulawesi Police Chief, seems to be in keeping with his shameful acts.

Edhi went too far. He acted improperly with around 14 of his female subordinates, police officers and civil servants, a