21 Oct 2010

IGP not satisfied with quality of investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 – Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said today he was still not satisfied with the quality of investigation by the force despite a significant reduction in crime cases.“We should not rest on our laurels although we managed to reduce street crimes by 38 per cent and the overall index crimes by 16 per cent from January to September this year.“We should work harder to ensure safety and security for the people,” Ismail said.

Speaking to reporters after attending an appreciation event for police athletes who participated in the recent Commonwealth Games in India and for the force’s Innovative and Creative Group here today, he said police work culture should change.He said investigating officers should be more proactive and be in constant contact with the complainant to inform the progress of investigations.To further improve the service among the force, he said police would set up an “idea bank” to enable personnel to propose measures to enhance their service.
“We will look into all ideas, recommendations and views from members of the force,” he said.

Asked on the progress of investigations into 10 policemen accused of theft of about 40kg of syabu from a lorry driver who was detained along with 700kg of the drug worth RM270 million last year, Ismail said there would be no protection for policemen who misconduct themselves.“Those who commit offences will be taken to the court. No one is above the law,” he said, adding that police too made mistakes and had their weaknesses.“We should admit mistakes and not hiding them. We will look at them entirely and do the necessary remedial actions,” he said.

On the success of two police athletes at the Games, Ismail said, their achievements should be emulated by others.At the Games, ASP Bibiana Ng Pei Chin won the gold in the 10m air pistol and a bronze in the 25m sport pistol while Const Khairul Anuar Abdul Kadir won a bronze in the lawn bowl.
They received RM5,000 and RM2,000 in incentives respectively.

 Source :http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/igp-not-satisfied-with-quality-of-investigation/

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