Detectives’ quick responses reduce crime rates

On the beat: Comm Mohd Mokhtar (middle) looking at a log book detailing reports taken by detectives at the Johor Baru South police district headquarters entrance along Jalan Meldrum. Looking on is OCPD Asst Comm Sulaiman Salleh (right).

JOHOR BARU: Stationing a detective at the entrance of police district headquarters to receive preliminary information on crime related matters has help to reduce the crime rates in Johor.

State police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff said that the move had resulted in quicker response time for the respective police district headquarters to deploy their men to the crime scene.