I am always happy
whenever closer ties between the police force and the public are
highlighted in the news.
This is one of the best ways to forge a better bond between them and
us. They are always seen as unapproachable due perhaps to the nature
of their job. They have to maintain a certain distance and stern
outlook so as to put some fear in those who intend to be bad. Well,
it does work for some young children and those who have no clue on
their citizen's rights when confronted by a policeman.
The uniform itself gives
the signal that they mean business as their key role is maintaining
public peace and order. That has always been under appreciated as we
go about in our daily lives without a care in the world. That secure
feeling comes from the dedicated work of the men in blue. Alas, the
usual news item would also highlight incidences when some men from
the force misuse their power. In some cases, there will be some among
us with bad intentions who manage to dupe the ignorant public in the
guise of a police man, and consequently smear the good reputation of
the majority of the personnel.
We can't ignore the fact
that the police force has an image and perception problem. The bad
ones will linger in the mind of the public so much so that we lose
faith in the others. The effort to close the gap between the force
and us is a laudable effort which should be encouraged. Every little
bit of effort helps to maintain the peace of the country and the
public must always be courted psychologically to have confidence in
the force.
Those who are bad must be
punished of course, but those who are good should be supported in
order for them to be the majority in the force. We must try to
minimise the presence of the bad hats and full support for the good
ones is essential.
Image from fireflysolar
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