Police chief not promoted over Jacques incident

Police chief Vladislav Husak had been among those selected to be promoted to the rank of general on Monday, the 61st anniversary of the end of WWII. But at the recommendation of Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek, President Vaclav Klaus did not promote him following the recent incident in which a government official was beaten up by a police officer at a demonstration. Eight Czech Army officers were promoted to the rank of general on Monday at Prague Castle where earlier over 200 new professional soldiers made their pledge of allegiance.