Survey: Public Wants Police Free from Corruption and Political Influence
The country needs a law-abiding, corruption and political influence free independent police to maintain law and order equally for the people irrespective of their identity, according to a survey released today. “Some 89.5 percent people opined to stop use police force for political purposes and 77.9 percent want police not to indulge in corruption by misusing power,” revealed the survey conducted by the Police Reform Commission (PRC).
Apart from these, 74.9 percent opined to bring police under accountability for violations of rights that include enforced disappearances and extra judicial killings. The public survey titled ‘What kind of police do we want (kemon police chai)’ was carried out in the wake of recent criticism in Bangladesh and around the world about the violent role of some police personnel in suppressing the anti-discrimination student movement. To that end, the interim government formed the 'Police Reform Commission' to reform the police force.
The survey is now available on the website of the Police Reform Commission (www.prc.mhapsd.gov.bd), said a press release of the home ministry. The Police Reform Commission has received recommendations from 24,442 individuals of different sections following its request to submit their opinions by November 15, 2024.
