Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson has apologized for failing to inform the Commissioner of Police that Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo was considering standing for the Labour Party until a week after their initial conversation. The apology was made public on Wednesday, August 13, 2026, following an internal review.
Anderson said the delay was due to a misunderstanding about the urgency of the matter, and he accepted full responsibility for the oversight. He expressed regret for any confusion caused to Naidoo and the police force.
Superintendent Naidoo, who has served in the police force for over 20 years, had indicated his interest in standing for Labour in an upcoming election. The police force has strict rules about political neutrality, and any officer considering a political career must inform senior management promptly.
The Commissioner of Police has since been briefed, and the matter is now being handled according to standard procedures. Naidoo has not yet made a formal announcement about his candidacy.
