Khalid said 79 of 1,022 corruption cases reported to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission from January to September involved the force’s personnel, Bernama reported.

He said that as the nation’s principal enforcement agency, the police were duty-bound to serve the public with integrity.

“Let us continue to strengthen preventive measures, enhance oversight, and instil a culture of integrity at every level of the organisation,” he said at the police college in Cheras today.

“We must protect the force’s image from negative influences that tarnish our good name.”

Khalid said Bukit Aman’s integrity and standards compliance department had opened 1,523 disciplinary investigation papers for various offences, including 47 corruption-related cases.

He called on all departments and units to work together to eradicate corruption by developing an effective anti-corruption strategy for the police force.

Earlier, he presented certificates to 41 police officers and personnel, and awards to eight other officers, who demonstrated strong principles by refusing bribes despite being offered amounts ranging from RM200 to RM250,000.

“You are all role models to be emulated,” he said.

“I hope this recognition will motivate the recipients and serve as a source of inspiration for the whole force to consistently uphold integrity.”