CCTV Citizens To The Fore

CCTV Citizens To The Fore
This article was published in New Straits Times, page 19 ,on 4/2/2009

We the peace- loving citizens of Muar would like to congratulate our dedicated police force for the speedy arrest of the suspect who allegedly stabbed three innocent children in town recently.

Given that the young victims were randomly selected and attacked, it was a remarkable achievement on the part of Muar police force when all it took only 18 days to solve the case.

According to reports, public information plays a vital role in leading to the arrest. As indicated in this case, a successful breakthrough in any police investigation could be solved faster if reliable and accurate information is provided by the public.

In the concept of Community Policing, t

he local community must work together and w

ork smart with the police in crime prevention. Th

e public is best defined as the “eyes and ea

rs” to the police. There is nothing more powerful o

r effective than human eyes- the free o

f charge CCTV proudly owned by every Malaysian on the street.

What is required from us to do is to activate our own “CCTV”, and keep the police informed of what we had seen and heard, as simple as that. The “human CCTV” could be in everywhere. Be it in a shop, at a housing estate, in a toilet, a recreation park or at home.

Providing information is no longer a hassle or an obstacle when the police hotline is open for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you feel uncomfortable to reveal your information, then please speak to the police top brass.

In all Johor districts, every Friday is classified as a Hari Pelanggan or Open Day where you are welcomed to meet up face to face with the district police chief for your grouses or ideas.

Another positive development recently by Johor police is the establishment of an interactive website www.polisjohor.gov.my , first of its kind in the country for the public to submit ideas, suggestions, comments or even complaints for further actions to be taken.

Crime prevention is a shared responsibility. Switch on your CCTV today!

Chua Teck Boon
Muar