MELAKA: Four police inspectors were among 16 cops who were terminated from the force in January of this year, says Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS).
JIPS director Comm Datuk Seri Azri Ahmad said that the dismissals involved the four senior officers while the remaining 12 were lower-ranking personnel and another 114 faced disciplinary action for various offences in the same month.
“The majority of those dismissed were involved in drug-related offences, either for possession or drug use as confirmed through urine screening tests that returned positive results.
"These individuals were subsequently convicted in court before their services were discontinued," he said at a press conference at the Melaka police headquarters in Bukit Beruang here on Friday (Feb 28) after the Melaka police chief handing over of duties ceremony.
Acting Melaka police chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Md Nazri Zawawi handed over his duties to incoming state chief Deputy Comm Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar.
Comm Azri noted that those dismissed had undergone the required disciplinary proceedings, which ended with termination from the service.
Meanwhile, DCP Dzulkhairi said that his primary focus upon assuming office would be to collaborate with various Federal agencies to ensure a conducive environment for tourists visiting the historic state.
“This includes ensuring smooth traffic flow without complaints and importantly ensuring the safety of tourists.
“There must be no criminal threats or concerns and we aim to reduce the ‘fear factor’ among tourists although crime rates in Melaka are already low,” he added.
