‘Police-public tie-up reduces crime, raises sense of security’
KU CHIN G: Joint crime prevention patrols between citizens and the police will help reduce crime and address the fear of crime amongst the public, thus improving community safety.
Sarawak Community Policing Association ( SCPA) chairman Datuk John Lau said a recent survey conducted by the association’s executive committee showed that community policing does help the public feel more secure.
“Such efforts ( joint patrols) help to increase public confidence in the police as well as instil safety and security in the community.
“Crime takes place in the community and it is everyone’s responsibility to participate in crime prevention measures,” he said in a press statement yesterday.
SCPA members had this past Sunday afternoon conducted a joint community policing programme at Pisang Road West, Kampung Kudei and Poh Kwong Park.
The police team was led by ASP Norlaily Md Akhir of the Kuching district police headquarters while the SCPA team was led by Pisang Road West/Jalan Intan Community Policing Unit deputy head Cecil Adenan.
Cecil shared that during the patrol, crime prevention leaf lets were distributed and neighbourhood safety was among the issues discussed with residents.
“We also emphasised that prevention is better than cure and reminded them to always look after their neighbourhood.
“Our efforts are in line with SCPA’s slogan ‘Our Community Our Responsibility’. Keeping the environment friendly and orderly plays a key role in crime reduction,” he said.
He pointed out that the SCPA unit for Pisang Road West/ Jalan Intan was very active in conducting crime prevention
Such efforts (joint patrols) help to increase public confidence in the police as well as instil safety and security in the community. Crime takes place in the community and it is everyone’s responsibility to participate in crime prevention measures. Datuk John Lau, Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman
activities, adding that their close relationship with the police has contributed to improving safety in the area.