A law enforcement officer whose role is to provide protection of order and security, especially to serve and protect citizens, can only be punished for offenders or criminals. If you are harsh on the people, it is not possible these days.
Because of the actions and awkward behavior that have affected the people, the Ministry of Interior on August 31, 2025 Recently, a notice was issued regarding the implementation of disciplinary sanctions against a police lieutenant colonel who served as deputy inspector of Chamkar Mon District.
The sanction was announced by the Ministry and defined in the form of revocation of his position and rank, and not only that, but he was also dismissed from the ranks of the National Police for violating the Cambodian National Police discipline.
In the past, everyone could do it, but this time it is no longer possible because the eyes of the people are blind. And with their mobile devices in their hands, they can do their job in the blink of an eye, as is evident in the case of the police officer above.
Police officer The ministry imposed such a disciplinary measure after criticism spread across social media about the officer’s actions in relation to an incident that occurred on the night of August 29 at the park in front of Koh Pich School, Vithi Batak, Group 78, Village 14, Tonle Basak Sangkat, Chamkar Mon District.
According to the press release, the officer used inappropriate words and gestures towards a witness who provided information about the murder of a foreign woman in Chamkar Mon district, as well as a journalist who helped provide information to the authorities.
The behavior of the deputy inspector has led to much criticism from the public and the general public who have seen the video of the action at that time.
This is not the first time for the official. He has been involved in scandals before. According to records and publications, last year, this officer had already caused trouble once, when he was in a drunken state and used violence against citizens on the street, which showed behavior that was not suitable for a police officer who serves the citizens.
At that time, the competent officer was subjected to disciplinary sanctions by the Minister of the Interior by reducing his rank by one rank to the rank of Brigadier General. When this kind of thing happened again, Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha, Minister of the Interior, also decided to implement severe punishments.
In fact, as a police officer, during the performance of his duties and responsibilities, it is necessary to respect the law and orders of the force, and especially to respect the rights and dignity of citizens.
In some conditions, even the perpetrators cannot be punished by the police. Everything must be within the framework of the law, and what should be remembered is to respect the role. And the duties that the nation gives clearly. Please be careful. So far, many officials have been taken legal action by the Ministry of Interior, especially disciplinary sanctions.
