KOTA BARU: The Kelantan police contingent’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department has recorded 330 complaints so far this year, up from 224 in the same period last year.
State police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (pic) said the increase should serve as a wake-up call for all personnel to comply with regulations, maintain discipline and uphold integrity in discharging their duties.
He said department statistics showed that 75 disciplinary investigation papers were recorded in both years, while the number of disciplinary inquiry papers fell from 24 last year to 11 this year.
"These figures should serve as a reminder that compliance with regulations, discipline and integrity must never be taken lightly," he said in his address at the state contingent’s monthly assembly here on Tuesday (Oct 20).
He added that the department must continue to strengthen its monitoring, ensure that every complaint is handled professionally and fairly, and step up preventive measures to ensure police personnel uphold professional ethics and the trust placed in them.
Comm Yusoff stressed that integrity must never be compromised, discipline should not be viewed as a burden, and accountability must go beyond merely following procedures in the discharge of duties.
He said that while rank conferred authority, integrity was what defined an officer’s credibility and personal dignity.
He added that the misconduct of a single officer could tarnish the reputation of the entire force, underscoring the need for all personnel to discharge their duties with integrity and professionalism.
Meanwhile, Comm Yusoff said Kelantan police had opened six investigation papers on bullying, with one case brought to court, three still under investigation and two classified as requiring no further action (NFA).
He stressed that bullying and violence among students required serious attention to prevent a recurrence, citing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement on Oct 6 that 5,681 bullying cases had been reported in schools nationwide between January and August.
Comm Yusoff said the deaths of Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril in Negri Sembilan and Irene Sofiya Mohd khairool Faisal in Johor served as a stark reminder that violence among young people must never be taken lightly.
He said he had directed all OCPDs and school liaison officers in Kelantan to strengthen cooperation with schools, parents and the community to step up preventive efforts.
"Every complaint must be given due attention, and every action must be carried out professionally. Do not wait for a tragedy to occur before taking action," he said.
Comm Yusoff stressed that schools must remain safe environments where students can learn, pursue their dreams and grow up free from fear. – Bernama
