Baki wants police to work with communities

POLICE Commissioner Gari Baki wants his men and officers to work with communities to uphold law and order.
“Officers must (strive to) set high leadership standards for their men and communities,” he said.
Baki said there had been a recent increase in reports of police brutality and with the public losing trust in officers and men.
“Officers must therefore set standards and lead by example. Be role models for the men under your charge,” Baki said.
“This way, we can cut down on all those police brutality reports and start rebuilding people’s faith in the constabulary.”
He said if officers raised their standard of responsibility and leadership, “it will help improve police services (and professionalism) in the country”.
Baki spoke at the launching of a three-day Police Commissioner’s Conference in Port Moresby yesterday.
The conference, themed “Strengthening our leadership responsibilities to improve service delivery”, would also see provincial police commanders and departments presenting their plans.
It would also help the constabulary to prepare its annual budget plan for the government.
Over the years, police brutality had been a terrifying as officers continue to abuse their constitutional duty and Baki wants this to stop.
As a result of brutality, State pays millions of kina to victims and families.
Baki said it was time the officers and men must work with the communities to win back the trust from the people and restore some pride in the force.
Working with communities would help uphold law and order.