FORMER JOURNALIST JOINS POLICE TO TAKE ON ROLE IN CRIME PREVENTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Experience in reporting on crime and shadowing police operations has inspired a former journalist to change careers and take on the challenge of becoming a police officer.

Probationary Inspector Nur Azmi Nordin, 26, said his decision was driven by the desire to take on a broader role in crime prevention across the country.

“As a journalist, I witnessed the dedication of former Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Ramli Yusof, who tirelessly offered guidance to the public.

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“It made me realise the vital role played by PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police),” he told reporters after the Passing-Out Parade of the Probationary Inspector Basic Police Training at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) here today.

Nur Azmi, who worked at Kosmo newspaper for over two years, also expressed his ambition to serve as a criminal investigation officer, fully aware of the challenges the role entails.

The passing-out parade, officiated by Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, celebrated 345 probationary inspectors who completed the nine-month police training.

A 40-year-old mother of four, Mahirah Alias, who was named the top trainee, attributed her success to the unwavering support of her husband, a police officer, and her family, who have been her backbone throughout the training.

“Being a wife and mother in a male-dominated field hasn’t been easy… there are many challenges to overcome, but I believe communication is the key to managing everything, both with my family and my team,” she said.

Mahirah, who has served in the police force for 18 years, said she applied for a direct promotion upon completing her studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2022.

Earlier, in his speech, Mohd Khalid emphasised that PDRM personnel must master the knowledge and skills to harness modern technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to address the evolving landscape of crime.

He stated that mastering AI enables PDRM to anticipate potential threats, strengthen preventive measures, and enhance security frameworks for the benefit of society.

-- BERNAMA