MONROVIA, Nov. 3 -- The Liberia National Police (LNP) has suspended four officers without pay over various alleged disciplinary violations, including assault, excessive use of force, negligence of duty, corruption and gross insubordination, as the police administration intensifies efforts to enforce professional standards and accountability within its ranks.

By Victoria G. Wesseh

The disciplinary actions, communicated through letters issued by the Police Human Resource Management Division between October 28 and 29, affect Patrolmen Thomas W. Woart, Roderick Samukai, John V. Roques and Melvin K. Jappah.

Among the four officers, Woart faces the most serious administrative action. He has been placed on indefinite suspension without salary...