I AGREE with a recent comment made by a journalist that many of us are becoming immune to crimes occurring around us.

Law-breakers are getting bolder and nothing surprises us anymore. I have heard of muggings on main roads and attempted break-ins even when the residents are up and about.

I was appalled to find out that a policeman had said, “Biasalah dekat sini,” when a victim reported a snatch theft. It is demoralising to hear a member of the police force speak in such a lackadaisical manner. It is the kind of attitude that boosts the  confidence of law-breakers to continue terrorising the public.

Whether the crime rate is lower than other countries is no indicator of police performance. What’s of concern is that it has increased drastically over the past few years. I am wholly for increase in public awareness and education about crime prevention.

Perhaps a series of advertisements on crime prevention, self defence and techniques that criminals use should be aired on TV to alert the public.


Source: The Sun – July 3, 2009