34 police officers fired this year, says Bukit Aman

 

Director of Bukit Aman’s integrity and compliance department Azri Ahmad said the police will not compromise when it comes to instilling discipline in the ranks. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 496 police officers were subject to disciplinary action, including 34 who were dismissed during the first five months of this year.

Director of Bukit Aman’s integrity and compliance department Azri Ahmad said of that number, 309 were given warnings, 88 were fined, 51 forfeited emoluments, eight had their increments postponed, three had their salary cut and a further three were demoted.

“We have never compromised when it comes to dealing with any police officer involved in any corrupt activity, misconduct or abuse of power,” he said at Bukit Aman today.

Azri said last year, police had taken similar action — dismissed officers (154 instances), issued warnings (891), imposed fines (232), forfeited emoluments (119), postponed salary increments (38), cut salaries (17) and demoted officers (15).

In 2021, police dismissed 117 officers, issued warnings (913), imposed fines (316), forfeited emoluments (150), postponed salary increments (34), cut salaries (16) and demoted officers (25).

“If the offence committed by a member of the force is clear in terms of breaking the rules and we receive a police report, we will open an investigation paper.

“If he or she is involved in corruption, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will conduct an investigation. The integrity and compliance department will also open a disciplinary paper,” he said. - FMT