Plain-clothes policemen

Plain-clothes policemen

From Suara Pembaruan

The police chiefs are always complaining about the shortage of
personnel to maintain security and order. Their complaints are
justifiable when we consider the vastness of our archipelago and
the large population of the country. In this context I would like
to suggest a way to increase the number of the personnel without
the need for new recruits.

Deploy more plain-clothes policemen and let them mingle with
the crowds and only post a few policemen in uniforms in certain
areas and at police stations. The plain-clothes policemen must
always take their identity cards with them and make the public
familiar with the identity systems. They should carry fire arms
for defensive purposes and should also be equipped with a warrant
to legalize their operations. It is also very important for them
to show the society that they sincerely want to combat crime.

Through this system, I believe, the people will feel the
presence of the policemen wherever they are: in public buses,
libraries, banks, etc. The criminals will think twice before they
act for fear that an unidentified policeman may be around. The
public will therefore feel more secure and will be able to
conduct their business in peace.

WAHYUDI PH

Bekasi, W. Java