IGP NOT SATISFIED WITH QUALITY OF INVESTIGATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Inspector-General of Police Ismail Omar said
Wednesday 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," he 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 Wednesday, 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 (US$86.496 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.
-- BERNAMA