The actions of police officers often become the subject of public debate—especially when those actions contradict the principles of order and discipline. Successive leaderships of the Cyprus Police have repeatedly pledged to root out corruption and misconduct within the force.

However, data obtained by OffsiteNews reveals a striking trend: between 2017 and 2024, more than 800 disciplinary cases were opened against police officers—a figure that has grown exponentially over the past seven years.

According to the Greco report, during the 2017–2021 period, a total of 665 disciplinary cases were launched.

Exclusive information obtained by OffsiteNews indicates that between 2021 and 2024, disciplinary proceedings have remained a persistent issue, with an average of four new cases opened each month. Consequently, the total number of officers facing disciplinary action has exceeded 800.

Statistical data shows that during the 2017–2021 period, 368 officers were convicted, while 59 were acquitted. Notably, three officers have been awaiting trial for over eight years.

Between 2017 and 2022, 13 officers were dismissed or sanctioned with the penalty of dismissal.

It is also worth noting that many cases investigated by the Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police involve potential criminal elements that may later develop into disciplinary proceedings. Each year, the Authority examines approximately 400 complaints against police officers.

As previously reported by OffsiteNews, amendments to police disciplinary regulations are currently under discussion in Parliament. The proposed changes aim to revise existing penalties and introduce new measures allowing disciplinary proceedings to continue even after an officer’s retirement.