KUALA LUMPUR: The top brass of the police force will not tolerate any misconduct and rule-breaking among members of the force.
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said this firm stance has shown an increase in the number of investigation papers related to misconduct and rule violations by policemen between January and June this year, compared to the whole of 2023.
"From January to June this year, a total of 1,760 investigation papers were opened compared to1,665 investigation papers that were opened throughout 2023," he said during the Inspector General of Police's Monthly Assembly which was organised by the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) here today.
He said JIPS will be tasked with finding a solution in the form of prevention, in dealing with issues related to the misbehavior of policemen.
"As the focal point for the management of integrity issues within the force, JIPS needs to be more proactive in finding the best solution to prevent ethical violations before they become a cancer in the force.
"Early detection of wrongdoing allows corrective action to be implemented instead of punitive action," he said.
Razarudin also said the Program Naziran by the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) between March and June this year found that there were actions and work procedures by policemen who did not comply with existing instructions and regulations.
"The commission's inspection has also raised two main issues which are management and welfare.
"This covers issues of financial management, human resources, asset management, buildings, training, allowances and facilities, quarters and workload," he said.