Bemedalled cops warn of rising crime rate
Well deserved: Police Commissioner, Pehin Dato Kerma Dato Paduka Seri Zainuddin (R) presents the long service medal to Ag ACP Pg Hj Wahab Pg Hj Omar in a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Gadong, yesterday. Picture: Rudolf Portillo Police commissioner, Pehin Dato Kerma CP Dato Paduka Seri Zainuddin(R) gives the long service award to Ag. ACP Pg Hj Wahab bin Pg Hj Omar during the presentation of Long service award and acceptance award for inspectors and excellence certificates for th
Friday, March 2, 2007
SEVENTY Royal Brunei Police Forces' officers and personnel were awarded with medals yesterday in honour and appreciation of their service to the force. The Long Service Medals were presented by Pehin Datu Kerma Setia Dato Paduka Seri Zainuddin Jalani, the Commissioner of Police. The recipients were those who have served the force for more than 20 years as well as possessing good work records.
The Brunei Times met with some of the recipients, who expressed their delight for being awarded the medals. They also commented on the increasing crime rate in the sultanate and emphasised on the importance of support from the public in their efforts to curb crimes.
Ag Snr Insp Mahadi Latif said that he has seen a lot of changes since joining the force in 1973, particularly on the rate of crime which "varies from year to year".
"Looking over the years, statistics show the crime rate in Brunei is on the rise. It is not our responsibility alone to crack down on crime-related activities, but its also the public's duty. We therefore urge them not to be afraid to approach us," he said. "We all look forward in receiving this honorary medal, my years with the service has been challenging over the years," he added.
S/Sgt 247 Md Morni Md Yassin, a police personnel at the crime investigation department, has been with the force for 26 years, said, "Since the 1970s, the crime rate has definitely increased, this may be due to external influences, for instance the media. Our youth today are also very daring."
"We want cooperation from the public to help make Brunei safer," he said.
Two other medal awardees, Cpl 1744 Zaman Untung and Sgt 1220 Erik Ikas, who have served more than 20 years said, "The types of crimes that happen nowadays include car theft as well as fraud."
"We are glad to be receiving such a medal in recognition for our years of commitment to the force," they added.
At the same ceremony, 13 officers received their letter of appointment as inspectors.
The Brunei Times
The Brunei Times met with some of the recipients, who expressed their delight for being awarded the medals. They also commented on the increasing crime rate in the sultanate and emphasised on the importance of support from the public in their efforts to curb crimes.
Ag Snr Insp Mahadi Latif said that he has seen a lot of changes since joining the force in 1973, particularly on the rate of crime which "varies from year to year".
"Looking over the years, statistics show the crime rate in Brunei is on the rise. It is not our responsibility alone to crack down on crime-related activities, but its also the public's duty. We therefore urge them not to be afraid to approach us," he said. "We all look forward in receiving this honorary medal, my years with the service has been challenging over the years," he added.
S/Sgt 247 Md Morni Md Yassin, a police personnel at the crime investigation department, has been with the force for 26 years, said, "Since the 1970s, the crime rate has definitely increased, this may be due to external influences, for instance the media. Our youth today are also very daring."
"We want cooperation from the public to help make Brunei safer," he said.
Two other medal awardees, Cpl 1744 Zaman Untung and Sgt 1220 Erik Ikas, who have served more than 20 years said, "The types of crimes that happen nowadays include car theft as well as fraud."
"We are glad to be receiving such a medal in recognition for our years of commitment to the force," they added.
At the same ceremony, 13 officers received their letter of appointment as inspectors.
The Brunei Times
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