Masran Lamsing
KOTA KINABALU (Dec 13): Nine auxiliary police training sessions are planned nationwide next year in response to growing demand, announced Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director, Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad.
He stated that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will conduct these training sessions more frequently to accommodate requests from various agencies.
He pointed out that auxiliary police officers are granted powers akin to those of regular police officers, unlike ordinary, non-uniformed security guards.
“They are seen as more effective and command greater respect from employees, ultimately ensuring tighter security,” he told reporters after the passing out parade for the Auxiliary Police Basic Training Course Series 7/2024 at the Sabah Contingent police headquarters today.
A total of 193 auxiliary police officers from 23 agencies, who completed the two-month basic training programme, participated in the parade ceremony.
Elaborating further, Wan Hassan said each agency will be allocated a quota for the training based on the size of the respective company.
“We receive many requests from each agency, but it depends on the availability of training facilities. However, we are confident that within three years, we can meet the demand from all agencies.
“To ensure more effective recruitment, we need to carry out a thorough screening process to ensure every individual applying passes the security checks and has no criminal record,” he added.
Wan Hassan emphasised that to maintain the excellence and respect of auxiliary police, the department will closely monitor their discipline, offer on-site training and guidance, and conduct regular audits.
Meanwhile, Masran Lamsing, a 49-year-old personnel from Sandakan Port, was announced as the Best Overall Participant for the two-month basic training course for auxiliary police.
The Sabah Port Auxiliary Police Department executive from Lahad Datu has been serving at the port for 27 years, and he now hopes to inspire more people.
Masran expressed his gratitude for being given the award, opining that the success was not only personal, but also acts as an example to the younger generation.
“This basic training course had been very challenging. Every day was full of challenges, from the marches to the runs.
“I will take back the knowledge I have learnt to apply at my workplace, such as in terms of keeping discipline in check.
“And I hope that more people can become auxiliary police and join this two-month course,” he said.
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