Cops must be neutral when addressing crime

 LAW enforcing agencies such  as the police  must perform  their  duty   without fear or favour.

Often, many offences reported are not dealt with a sense of duty or care. 

The police may try to evade certain cases or immediate  attention  is given due to their acquaintance with a victim. 

It  may  not  appear  as  taking sides by the police when a family violence case is reported, but the victim continues to suffer. 

It is not fair as the police is supposed to take a neutral position.

I have seen and heard of such  attitudes being shown  to  victims  of  crimes and it is a total disgrace to those who are entrusted to provide protection and uphold the rule of the law. 

If this is the spirit of policing in a vibrant, democratic country like PNG, then every citizen of this  country  must  be extra careful as you could be next to face this dilemma. 

Every person in PNG has the right to be treated justly and constitutionally. 

So, please be fair to every victim and maintain your  neutrality. 

Steven K

Alotau