Police Geared To Handle Challenges
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - At a time when the word `security' has taken a far greater meaning, the role of police in maintaining peace and stability in the country has become more challenging.

And handling such challenges with unity and commitment make the police personnel a special breed that safeguards the nation.

"Challenges faced by the Royal Brunei Police Force now is unheard of compared to a decade ago especially with new kinds of crimes like terrorism, cross border crimes or transnational crimes," said Dato Paduka Seri Haji Abd Rahman bin Haji Johan. Commissioner of Police, in his welcoming address at the 83rd Police Day Parade ceremony at the Royal Brunei Police Headquarters Training Centre yesterday morning.

"The police force needs to tackle such challenges with efficiency," he added.

He also said that challenges are also faced in development as well as expectations from the public towards the police service.

He believed that the police force could handle these challenges through a unified effort and continuous commitment from all levels of the Royal Brunei Police Force.

He hoped all the police personnel would not take their responsibilities lightly in safeguarding the peace and security of the country.

He stressed the importance of every uniformed personnel to work together closely at every level and shoulder the responsibilities of keeping the country safe from crime.

He outlined two projects namely the "Neighbourhood Village Committee" (Jawatankuasa Kejiranan Kampong) and "Villages Consultative Committee" (Jawatankuasa Perundingan Kampong) whereby the Royal Brunei Police Force in each area would work closely with the public to wipe out the negative image of the police.

Speaking about His Majesty's New Year Address, he urged every police personnel to raise their quality of services, especially relating to matters that affect many people. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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