The Kovan's murder has lead one to ponder whether has the Singapore Police Force (SPF) failed in their values, Fairness and Integrity.
On their website, "We are fair in our dealings with people, irrespective of their race, religion, gender, age, standing in life and irrespective of whether they are victims, suspects or convicts. We also (apply the same standard to the members of the SPF.)"
"We (never forsake our ethics in order to attain our objectives. Our actions are guided by our principle), not expediency."
The suspect has definitely failed the SPF but could the SPF have done more to help him with his financial issues? Notice that the suspect was once a role model, one could only have imagined the aspiration that he had for the Singapore Police Force and as a Police Officer.
Was the reason behind the murder been due to financial issues facing by the suspect, could I ask what could have the SPF done more to avoid a double murder, and saved the bright future of a Police Officer, who is now set to face Capital Charges.
He might be covering up his financial issues, suspending him from active duty is fair enough. but could the SPF clarify how much of a blow would their 'financial embarrassment' disciplinary action have on someone, even if one is mentally healthy?
I could only imagine the stress and thoughts been through the mind of the someone who is heavily in debt, HOW is one going to repay one's debt? being shamed by suspending of one's active duty, and potentially losing one's rice bowl, and on the edge of being bankrupt.
Could the SPF look into giving members of the SPF any form of financial help and advice when they are faced with financial issues?
- Giving them a loan to pay back the bank, could help them from being bankrupt.
- Look into what issues they had that caused the debt and help from there.
- Provide them with counseling.
However I would like to applaude the SPF for suspending the suspect from active duty, noting that someone who is financially stress should not be handling weaponry and prevent one from being in the position to corrupt or exploit what one do in active duty.This has help avoid a more brutal killing, and a less dangerous suspect for the public, and make it easier for our SPF's counterpart, Royal Malaysia Police to nab the suspect.
Anonymous
TRS Contributor