Notable moves in restoring public trust

Exemplary leadership: IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (left) interacting with shoppers at the Pandamaran morning market in Klang recently. He is showing good examples in raising the image of the police among the public.

HEADED by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, his deputy Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, and Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain who is director of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, the new line-up at the Royal Malaysia Police offers hope of a renewed push to strengthen the culture of integrity within the force. All three leaders are walking their talk!

The IGP himself is showing good examples by making surprise visits to police stations to personally monitor the daily operations of the front line officers and personnel.

He has told OCPDs that they would be held accountable if Bukit Aman detects any of their subordinates living beyond their positions and salaries, and they would also be answerable for any crime that happens in their district.

Razarudin has also announced recently that the police training module for recruits would be reviewed amid an increase in integrity issues among police officers.

Bukit Aman’s Department of Integrity and Standards Compliance (JIPS) is also speeding up the hunt for errant cops by conducting testing to evaluate the level of integrity or compliance of officers and personnel working in the field.

The IGP needs full and sincere support from all the directors at Bukit Aman, state chief police officers, officers in charge of police districts as well as the rank and file in efforts to rid the force of rogue cops and restore public trust.

Razarudin also needs to be applauded for his initiative to put in place a good succession plan in the force by selecting officers who are genuinely qualified for promotions or placements in specific departments. He needs good and capable successors so that his reform efforts will not be derailed.

The government should consider increasing the budget for the police. Besides providing good infrastructure and facilities to serve the public better, more funds could be set aside to build better living quarters for police personnel. Poor housing conditions can affect their work and might ultimately lead some to compromise their integrity.

Reviewing the current benefits and allowances would also show care and concern for the welfare of the rank and file.

The rakyat want police personnel to perform their duties diligently and with the highest level of integrity. On the other hand, the rakyat must also support the force.

DATUK SERI AKHBAR SATAR

President

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Malaysia Chapter