THE GAMBIA POLICE The forceful removal of the Auditor General by police personnel, following his rescinding of a ministerial appointment, was an unnecessary and outrageous course of action. While its legality may be debated, the lack of urgency is undeniable; there was no justification for interrupting a staff meeting when waiting would have been a simple and prudent alternative. This police action shows that the police are not prioritizing deescalation in public order management However, the vi