| James Kon |
THE Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) yesterday launched and distributed pamphlets on crime prevention tips at the Police Headquarters in Jalan Tungku.
Commissioner of Police Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohd Jammy bin Haji Muhd Shah Al-Islam attended as the guest of honour.
The pamphlets offer six main tips:
– Secure Your Home – which advises the public to lock all doors and windows before going to bed or whenever they leave the house, to keep the home well-lit and install alarms and security cameras to deter thieves;
– Secure Your Vehicle – which is to never leave your vehicle running unattended, and lock all doors and close the windows whenever you leave your car, even if only for a moment;
– Hide Your Valuables – which is to avoid leaving valuables visible in the car. Bring them with you or store the valuables where they can’t be seen;
– Don’t Trust Them – which addresses investments that promise high returns and zero risk. If you are guaranteed to make money without doing anything, its best to seek advice from the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) or the police;
– Don’t Be Fooled – which advises the public to ignore any strange phone calls or messages saying they’ve won cash or asking for a call back;
– Watch Your Items – which is to avoid keeping items in your back pocket and to always be aware of your surroundings. Pickpockets will try to distract you before stealing your belongings.
The pamphlets also provide a list of contacts of all the police stations nationwide as well as its website.
The pamphlets were distributed to directors of departments under the RBPF and other government agencies, as well as village heads.
Criminal Investigation Department Acting Director ACP Haji Mohammad Hassan bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Ahmad highlighted in his speech that, “The Crime Prevention Tips pamphlet is one of the continuous efforts by the RBPF to raise public awareness so we can together reduce the crime rate in Brunei Darussalam by focussing on two major crimes – theft in homes as well as of cars, and fraud – where investment promises high return at no risk.”
He also noted that the pamphlet is available on the social media platform of the RBPF’s Instagram or upa.ppdb.