BURMA'S POLICE FORCE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 296, 14 December 1936, Page 5

BURMA'S POLICE FORCE.

LIVING UP TO TRADITION. RANGOON, November 1. The achievements of the Burma Police Force during 1935, according to the report for that year, more than sustain the traditions that have been set up. It is remarked that the confidence of the public is essential, and that this is best obtained by courtesy and general willingness to assist: every endeavour is made to inculcate these principles at all police training schools. The sporting activities fostered by the police do much to secure the creation of a fine spirit. During 1935 a high level of conduct and discipline was maintained. Another feature of interest in the report is the reference to the popular idea, that ill criminal cases the best line of defence is to make allegations against the police. Little can be done in such eases except to disprove the allegations, which is usually a tedious affair entailing not a little distress not only to the individual accused, but also to his superior officers. To suggest a remedy for this state of affairs would be reekless. It should, however, be borne in mind that the man who does his duty is never a popular man, and counter allegations against the police should therefore be entertained with tha greatest reserve compatible with justice.