‘Work with cops to live in peace and harmony’
BETONG: The public must continue to work with and support the police in order to live in peace and harmony.
Inspector- General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the public and the police can combat crime together and bring order to the country.
His text of speech was read by Betong District police chief DSP Aidil Bolhassan in conjunction with the 208th Police Day celebration held at Betong District Police Station here on Wednesday.
Khalid said police are willing to serve the public any time and anywhere.
To ensure safety and peace in the country they will continue to take holistic means to eradicate and prevent crime.
The transformation process will fi nd the police doing police work in a people- oriented manner in line with this year’s theme ‘Polis Dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada’ or police and the public are inseparable.
“The police need to be honest in executing their duties if they are to get the respect of the public. They must have excellent work ethics, be dedicated and responsible,” he said.
Khalid hoped implementation of the police transformation plan and strategic plan 2015-2020 will enable them to combat crime in this country with public assistance.
“We hope the transformation plan allows them to come out as world class workers and make it a culture,” he elaborated.
During the celebration, a police officer was bestowed a rank and 17 police personnel from various rank-andfi le received certificates of appreciation.
Nine members of police club Perkep received recognition.
Three motorbikes were handed over to the Spaoh, Debak and Pusa police stations.
Also present were Special Branch chief ASP Noor Ilham Nor; Public Order and Traffic chief ASP Abdul Halim Iderus; District Narcotic chief ASP Azaman Ismail; Betong District Education Office assistant Aleksey Aman; and Perkep chairman Emme Jasmin Ehsan.