Title: Former Police Communication Expert Reveals Crisis in Police Leadership
Subtitle: Varg Gyllander sheds light on the turbulent events that led to the downfall of Mats Löfving
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In a recent interview with Dagens Opinion, former police communication expert Varg Gyllander surfaces from the shadows to discuss the crisis that shook the police authority last year. With 17 years of experience in media and crisis management, Gyllander opens up about his personal involvement in the events that eventually led to the downfall of police chief Mats Löfving.
The revelations began when Expressen exposed an internal report accusing Löfving of crimes against former intelligence chief Linda Staaf. According to Gyllander, the media spotlight surrounding the police leadership took a toll on him. He stated, “The attention surrounding the police leadership in the past year has been difficult. It has been extremely interesting and exciting to work communicatively, but it affected me personally.”
Gyllander, who had been a close friend of Löfving for 40 years, reveals that he played a significant role during the difficult period. He disclosed, “I was occasionally deprived of the task of working with communications connected to Mats Löfving. So, therefore, I don’t have the whole picture.” This created a conflict within him as he questioned whether he should have done more or less given the circumstances.
As a confidante and informal adviser to Löfving, Gyllander highlights the complexity of the situation. He was torn between his personal relationship with Löfving and his professional duties. Gyllander shares that he advised Löfving to lie low, wait, and reveal the whole truth privately. However, Löfving maintained until the end that he did not have a relationship with Staaf after their brief romance during his tenure as county police chief.
Gyllander also addresses an error during a press conference held by special investigator Runar Viksten. The press conference implicated Löfving in several decisions related to Staaf and suggested that he should be fired. Gyllander, who had spoken to Löfving the night before the conference, discloses that the news came as a shock to him. Looking back, he believes that the press conference should not have been handled in the way it was, as its repercussions were devastating.
The interview sheds light on the complex dynamics within the police leadership and the personal toll it took on those involved. Gyllander expresses his regret over the events and acknowledges that the aftermath of Löfving’s death created chaos within the organization.
The police authority has since reported the death to the Work Environment Agency, which imposed a hefty fine. While the agency has made efforts to support its staff through counseling and occupational health care, Gyllander voices his concerns and emphasizes that the focus should remain on supporting Löfving’s family.
As the investigation into the turmoil in the top police leadership concludes, these revelations serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and the need for effective crisis management.
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Note: This article is sourced from an interview with Dagens Opinion and does not reflect the views or claims of the writer.