'Selfish, dishonourable': IGP raps errant cops

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Razarudin Husain expressed disappointment over the misconduct of some police personnel, describing their actions as selfish.

“I’m deeply disappointed and disheartened because the trust placed in the blue uniform we proudly wear has been abused by those who, frankly, I describe as dishonourable and self-serving human beings.

“Therefore, in conjunction with the launch of National Integrity Month 2024 by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, themed ‘Teguh Integriti Kukuh Pertiwi’, the force fully supports the government’s noble efforts to strengthen the culture of integrity,” Bernama reported him as saying today.

Razarudin said this during the November 2024 IGP monthly assembly at the Bukit Aman Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID).

Also present were deputy IGP Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay and CCID director Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

Credibility affected

Elaborating, Razarudin said the police force’s integrity remains a serious concern despite repeated warnings and reminders.

He stressed the urgent need for a drastic and fundamental change in work culture and integrity to ensure the force stays relevant and earns the respect of the public.

“The credibility and image of police have been tarnished by the arrest of several officers involved in crimes such as drug offences, abuse of power, and other criminal activities.

“In 2023, 22 officers were implicated in commercial crime cases. Alarmingly, this year the number of officers involved in commercial crime cases rose to 23 between January and September,” Razarudin added.

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