may notify his/her supervisor about the incident, or draw up a memo. However, that reporting method makes officers fear that their actions would be viewed as a sign of disloyalty and that they may face possible further consequences. The NMPT is of the opinion that the police itself should take effort to build a proper institutional culture which will encourage officers to actively oppose ill-treatment and inform about cases of violence on duty. The actions of whistle-blowers may act as an early warning signal and may help in revealing irregularities, which otherwise would remain undisclosed, and in identification of responsible individuals65. Such actions are also beneficial for the organization as such, as they help to understand that making the whistle-blowing process easier and safer lies in its interest66. 65 Explanatory memorandum, Introduction. The importance of whistleblowing and protecting whistleblowers in Europe, items 1 and 3. 66 Ibid, item 8. 45