KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has reminded police personnel to maintain discipline and respect senior officers to preserve the force's strength and harmony.
Khalid said respect for senior officers appeared to be declining, raising concerns that this could weaken the force and undermine its standing among other government agencies.
"We know that observing the proper chain of command is essential. We must show respect to the seniors," he said at the IGP's monthly gathering organised by the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department at Bukit Aman today.
He reminded personnel to maintain the discipline instilled during training throughout their service, adding that being reprimanded should not be viewed negatively, but taken as an opportunity to improve.
"Being corrected is not a wrongdoing in itself, but should serve as a lesson to help personnel recognise that a mistake has been made.
"We should not view being reprimanded as a sign of weakness. We should ensure criticisms are constructive and help build character, enabling us to fulfil our duties and responsibilities with greater competence, discipline, and integrity," he said.
Khalid said personnel must respect one another, accept feedback, and acknowledge that they are not always right, while fostering cooperation and solidarity within the force.
Meanwhile, he said the police will celebrate Integrity Day on Nov 11 under the theme "Integriti dan Organisasi Bukan Pilihan Tetapi Kewajipan" (Integrity and Organisation: Not a Choice, but an Obligation).
He added that the celebration will honour 35 police personnel who rejected bribes in the line of duty, recognising them as role models for their colleagues.
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