KOTA KINABALU: The crime index around the city centre has dropped by about 12 per cent or 217 cases, with 1,571 cases last year as compared to 1,788 in 2012.
City police chief ACP Jauteh Dikun said street crimes have also dropped by 17.61 per cent with 145 cases last year as compared to 176 cases in 2012.
“Last year, we achieved the Key Performance Index (KPI) that was set by the government by decreasing crime cases such as street crimes, burglary, illegal gambling activities and theft.
“Other achievements have also been achieved such as increased solved cases, raids on vice activities, cases charged in court and inspections during Ops Cantas.
“I believe such achievements could not have been made without the motivation and commitment showed by police officers and personnel and continuous support from members of the public,” he said at the city police monthly gathering at the city police headquarters in Karamunsing here yesterday.
Jauteh said several programmes such crime prevention campaigns and community policing have seen positive impact on the public in combating crimes around the state capital.
“Without support from the public, we would not be able to achieve any of the KPI.
“As police have said many times, the public plays an important role in solving many crime cases.
“Crime prevention is not only the sole responsibility of the police but also the public at large and I thank them for their support and cooperation to the police force,” he said.