An official from the National Police has urged private security companies and relevant enterprises to allow their staff time off to participate in the July general election.
The aim is to ensure their democratic rights and duties are fulfilled, as practised in a democratic society.
The directive was issued during an experience sharing meeting held on July 7 between the National Police, private security service companies, and institutions.
Deputy National Police chief, Y Sokhy, lauded private companies for their prior cooperation in this matter during previous elections.
He further encouraged private security firms to let their staff vote and take the day off on election day, fulfilling their civic duties.
Sokhy stressed that companies must return their staff’s citizenship cards to them for use on election day.
Lim Sokha Raksmey, head of the Police Private Security Management Department, applauded private security guards for their active provision of security-related information and maintaining social order.
They manage a range of issues, from street crime and traffic accidents to drug crimes in the areas they oversee.
Private security also plays a role in implementing the government’s ‘safe village and commune’ policy.
Raksmey revealed that nearly 600 private security guards contributed to providing security during the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games in May and June.
Raksmey further urged all private security companies to ensure their guards uphold good morals, respect legal provisions, and maintain appropriate uniforms.
The department reports that there are currently 31,030 private security guards deployed across the country.
