Police reform
Engineer Shafi Ahmed, London, UK
I refer to various letters published on this issue. It is necessary to recognise that the role and responsibility of the police is central to law and order and for a corruption free society. The judges may pass sentences but it is the police who apprehend the criminals and enforce the law. For instance, an arrest order against a criminal remains inactive if the police say (whether after taking bribe or not) the person is untraceable and cannot be caught.Rule of law in society depends in the first instance on the threat of being caught for unlawful acts and that is why the role of the police is so crucial. There must be sufficient state remuneration for the police personnel, with subsidized housing and rations and other benefits like schooling of children, medical allowance etc. Their recruitment and career development should be based on proper assessment of competence and honesty.
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