Crime Prevention Duty Of Everyone Says Official

Bandar Seri Begawan – Officials have welcomed the involvement of members of the Village Neighbourhood Watch in offering their concerted efforts in handling crime.

It is also recommended that the members encourage the spirit of awareness that crime prevention is the responsibility of all.

The Assistant Director of Criminal Investigation One, Senior Superintendent Abdul Rahim bin Haji Mohamad Noor was making the call in his capacity as chairman of the Village Neighbourhood Body nationwide on Wednesday night.

He was speaking at a gathering of senior officers of the Royal Brunei Police Force and the committee members of the village neighbourhood watch of Tanah Kurnia Rakyat Jati Kampong Mata-Mata Gadong Scheme.

He added that in the context of the village neighbourhood watch the members concernd are required to be aware of activities that will negate social development and prevent actions violating the country’s laws.

Members concerned are urged to report any untoward activities to the law enforcement department for action.

Besides channelling information to the agency concerned, he suggested that members of the village neighbourhood watch to pool their concerted efforts in combating crime. Thay should also involve in night patrols conducted by various law enforcement agencies.

At this gathering the village dwellers took the opportunity to focus their problems as to the functions and responsibilities of the village neighbourhood watch.

Involved in the gathering were six law enforcement agencies namely the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Royal Brunei Customs and Excise, Syariah Department, the Land Transport, the Immigration Department and the Royal Brunei Police.

Established more than 15 years ago, the village Neighbourhood watch is an institution that has grown in importance in its responsibility coordinating with other law enforcement agencies in the prevention of crimes and social ills. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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