Gerakan wants police force revamped
Published: Oct 20, 2009 6:22 AM | Updated: Oct 20, 2009 6:31 AM
Gerakan is all for a revamp of the police force to make it more effective in law enforcement in the country, saying positive changes are needed to suit with times.
Gerakan is all for a revamp of the police force to make it more effective in law enforcement in the country, saying positive changes are needed to suit with times.
The party's head of central bureau on environment, safety and quality of life, Dr Cheah Soon Hai, said it was important for the police force to enhance its efficiency, performance, credibility and accountability.
Cheah, who is also Derga state assemblyperson, said a new image for the police force would also instill greater confidence amongst the public.
"The police image has taken a beating over the years and it is appropriate and timely to introduce changes to its structure," he said in a statement.
Cheah was commenting on a report in the New Straits Times that a major restructuring exercise for the police force would be carried out next year.
Three new assistant IGPs
The changes would include creation of three new assistant inspectors-general of police (AIG), who will supervise 14 departments including six new ones. The new departments will include forensics, crime prevention, training, legal and prosecution.
The report said the exercise was designed to streamline the operation of the 100,000 strong force to face current challenges.
Cheah said it would be good if the government could transform the police force into one “as among the best in the world.”
"We hope the six new departments will not cause the practice of bureaucracy from getting worst," he added.
Over the years, the police have been accused of being biased in their investigations concerning ruling politicians, while the force has also suffered a credibility crisis following a string of custodial deaths.
Apart from this, the police have also been accused of being trigger happy due to the high number of suspected criminals being gunned down.
The party's head of central bureau on environment, safety and quality of life, Dr Cheah Soon Hai, said it was important for the police force to enhance its efficiency, performance, credibility and accountability.
Cheah, who is also Derga state assemblyperson, said a new image for the police force would also instill greater confidence amongst the public. "The police image has taken a beating over the years and it is appropriate and timely to introduce changes to its structure," he said in a statement.
Cheah was commenting on a report in the New Straits Times that a major restructuring exercise for the police force would be carried out next year.
Three new assistant IGPs
The changes would include creation of three new assistant inspectors-general of police (AIG), who will supervise 14 departments including six new ones. The new departments will include forensics, crime prevention, training, legal and prosecution.
The report said the exercise was designed to streamline the operation of the 100,000 strong force to face current challenges.
Cheah said it would be good if the government could transform the police force into one “as among the best in the world.” "We hope the six new departments will not cause the practice of bureaucracy from getting worst," he added.
Over the years, the police have been accused of being biased in their investigations concerning ruling politicians, while the force has also suffered a credibility crisis following a string of custodial deaths.
Apart from this, the police have also been accused of being trigger happy due to the high number of suspected criminals being gunned down.
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