Salute to PDRM

The establishment of a permanent panel to monitor the conduct of the police force sounds very ideal. Everyone lauds the move by the government; especially after the case of the nude squat makes it big into the headlines, never mind that these police officers are just following their regulations.

In reality, it could also leads to serious harm to the nation’s enforcement system while at the same time being an instrument for abuse. Without proper thought being put into the drafting of the structures and basis of the panel, it could hinders the police in doing its job, solving crimes and apprehend the criminals involved. While everyone stated they were happy at the move, there were no concerns raised at the biggest weakness of the existence of the panel.

That would be the abuse of the system by the public in general and the criminals themselves specifically. There was only statement pleading the public to make complaints based on fact and not baseless accusations. If mere words can control the public and even the police force, then the establishment of the panel itself would be redundant.

It doesn’t take too much of imagination how the panel could be an instrument of obstruction to justice. After all, a smart criminal might use the opportunity to lodge a report to prevent further or initial investigations. A jilted lover could be bent on revenge and take advantage of the system. When and if a panel is being set, first and foremost it is not to protect the public from the police!!! That’s the police force job. Sure, the question on who will guards the guardian remains. However if the police is being kept with tight leash it will seriously hampers the true purpose of the police force. The police would have to tip toe around the ice in order not to draw negative attention on themselves. Then, who would solve the crimes?

One of the authorities was quoted that as a government servant that the police have to be loyal to the country and the government. I do think that it is noble indeed that these officers continue to serve regardless of the country’s opinion on them. It is indeed hard to lay down your life for your nation when you are viewed slightly better than the criminals that you put behind bar.

The police force is certainly has its fault. The fact that it accepts recommendations reflects well on this institution. However, there are no reasons to start a so called witch hunt which have been sparked by the incident of the nude squat case; especially the motive of bringing up the matter to the press is quite questionable.