Police reputation

Police reputation

It's no wonder bank customers say no to police protection (The
Jakarta Post, Feb. 1). Considering their bad reputation in our
country, people are reluctant to seek their help. Even when there
is a theft, very few want police "help" to avoid having to deal
with them later.

First the police help someone, and then they'll come back
saying their children are ill and have to be hospitalized. If
they improve their reputation, I'm sure people will begin to
trust them. But when?

JONGKY SURJOPRANOTO

Jakarta