In 2014, Norway was rocked by a major police corruption scandal. That year, Oslo police superintendent Eirik Jensen was indicted on charges of narcotics trafficking and gross corruption. The fallout was shocking. Many Norwegians were familiar with Jensen and his effective, if not unconventional, style of policing.
Early Years
In an interview, Eirik’s sister described her brother as “A shy and introverted boy” while growing up. Characteristics that might seem at odds with his chosen career path. However, it could also explain his unconventional approach to policing, one that emphasized building rapport with criminals rather than simply enforcing the law.
