Published on: Thursday, December 30, 2004 |
Melaka: A new Commercial Crimes Investigation Department will be set up in the police force on Jan 1 next year to strengthen the fight against white-collar crimes.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Bakri Omar said the department will replace the present commercial crimes division under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
He said the new department would be headed by a Commissioner of Police and have an additional 687 personnel at various levels.
The Government approved the establishment of the department - the seventh in the force -in view of the increasing workload, he said after launching a book "Developing Crime Prevention Strategies - The Melaka Experience", written by Melaka Chief Police Officer SAC I Datuk Christopher Wan Soo Kee.
Mohd Bakri also said the police had the manpower and logistical capability to handle all kinds of crises including a repeat of last Sunday's tsunami disaster.
"Our main duty is to protect life and property and the police are prepared for any kind of disaster, be it fire, mudslide, building collapse or even tsunami.
"We (police) also cooperate with other agencies like the military, Fire and Rescue Department and the Department of Civil Defence in search and rescue missions and also help victims of disasters," he said.
He added that during the tsunami crisis which hit the northwestern states of Malaysia last Sunday, police were stationed in stricken areas to ensure public order and prevent looting.
Mohd Bakri also launched the national premiere of Skop Production Sdn Bhd's film "Gerak Khas - The Movie 3" which will be shown in cinemas from Jan 11.
On the book, he said people should read it for useful insights on crime prevention strategies.- Bernama
