00:00 Criminologist P Sundramurthy says leaking confidential police information on social
00:08 media may have its advantages but could also disrupt ongoing investigations and possibly
00:13 tarnish the force's reputation.
00:16 Sundramurthy of University Science Malaysia said such leaks may expose police misconduct
00:21 and corruption, which could lead to reforms within the police force, especially in terms
00:26 of transparency and accountability.
00:29 It could also help rid corrupt officers and practices.
00:33 He was commenting on Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Alauddin Abdul Majid's revelation last week
00:37 that some police officers and members of the public have been leaking confidential information
00:42 on social media.
00:44 Sundramurthy went on to say that when police officers expose the misconduct or corrupt
00:48 practices of their fellow colleagues, it could help restore public trust in the force.
00:53 Such exposés would show that not all officers are complicit in covering up wrongdoing, he
00:57 said.
00:58 It could also help exonerate innocent people and encourage fairer treatment of victims
01:03 of police misconduct.
01:04 However, he said leaks may also lead suspects to destroy evidence, intimidate witnesses
01:10 and escape justice.
01:11 (whooshing)
