I must agree that crime rate probably in snatch thieves will be lower. This is directly due to the patrolling. Surely the mouse dare not to play if the cat is around. So, when the police does their work well, the results will show.

However, I don't think the house break in crimes have reduced. In fact, I think they are increasing judging from the stories that I have heard. In fact, a friend of mine who was having Christmas eve dinner with us had his house broken into at 8 pm. Imagine their boldness.

Anyway, I also agree that residents should also pitch in and not rely just on the police. So keep up the good job.

Until the next time, cheers.

The Star, Thursday January 5, 2012

Crime rate down in Kajang, says district police chief

THE crime rate in Kajang has gone down 19.06% compared with the previous year, Kajang district police chief Asst Comm Ab Rashid Ab Wahab said.

He said this at a recent ceremony to distribute patrolling equipment to representatives of 17 residents’ associations at Menara MPKj.

Among the items were reflective vests, caps, batons and torch lights.

In 2010, there were 5,421 crime cases. In 2011, they numbered 4,388.

“We hope more residents can take part in community policing.

“It is important to know your neighbours. It is like the tale of the boy who cries wolf when the alarm constantly goes off, your neighbours will not think much of it unless they know you and call to check with you if things are alright,” he said.

Kajang Municipal Council deputy president and secretary Zulkifli Khalid said the safety tools were given to help the neighbourhood watch in their fight against crime, especially break-in cases.

“I urge residents to carry out patrolling duties in line with the standard operating procedure and abide by the rules set by each residential area,” he said.