IGP: Needs of lower-ranked policemen to be prioritised


  • Nation
  • Monday, 10 Jun 2019

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador. – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Lower-ranked police personnel's salaries, logistics and requirements will be given priority in efforts to enhance the integrity of the police force, says Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador.

He said the salaries earned by police personnel with the rank of sergeant and below were low and not enough to cover the cost of living – especially for those stationed in cities.

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