The perception that most people hold of our police officers is that they are mostly unfit, both physically and mentally, and largely also inefficient.
They do not quickly attend when crimes are reported, and investigations drag on with many remaining unresolved.
In some cases, officers have grown into old horses and stagnant in one police station.
The whole force has no motivation to perform; it’s just a day in and day out ending in happy paydays.
They are well attired, ready to run but not to chase.
We will never get on top of the so-called criminals if the present status quo remains.
Why doesn’t the acting Commissioner think of rewarding hard work and perhaps introduce a performance-based pay in the force?
If he does, you bet the police will up their ante overnight.
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