Drunk Police Officer Mistakenly Enters Presidential Residence Seeking Lost Phone, Faces Demerit

A high-ranking officer from Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau faced disciplinary action after a drunken misadventure led him to mistakenly wander into the Presidential Residence.

The incident occurred after the officer attended a dinner with colleagues. While taking a taxi, he realized his phone was missing and, in a state of intoxication, began searching for it. His search led him to the vicinity of the Presidential Residence, where he was stopped by guards.

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Confusing the residence for his office, the officer expressed a desire to "rest" inside. After being denied entry and not arguing, he left the scene. Security personnel at the residence reported the incident to the police and the officer's department.

The officer was later fined under the Social Order Maintenance Act. The Criminal Investigation Bureau issued a demerit and reassigned him to a non-supervisory position, emphasizing the need for officers to maintain strict self-discipline and uphold the police image, especially when consuming alcohol.

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have to strictly discipline themselves at all times, pay attention to their words and deeds, and abide by the law and discipline requirements in both public and private occasions, so as not to cause disorderly or improper behavior due to drinking, so as to maintain the image of the police.