BANGKOK, 15th March 2018 (NNT) - A police reform committee is set to hand over non-police duties to governmental agencies to allow the police to work more effectively on crime suppression and prevention.

Police Reform Committee Spokesman Manij Suksomjit said today that the committee had decided to pass on roles that are not directly related to police affairs to 28 state organizations as many police agencies are still understaffed. It is said that 7,000 more police officers are needed to tackle a shortage of personnel.

Duties to be transferred include traffic management, economic crime prevention, and land transportation.

He added that the move would enable the police to perform duties that are more relevant to their profession. The committee has however, asked the government to oversee the transfer to ensure a smooth transition.


National News Bureau Of Thailand | Govt asked to oversee transfer of non-police duties to 28 agencies