Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1048 - 686: Reprimand! (Part 3)

"Secretary Ye, Mayor Qian, I didn't do my job well, I need to reflect."

"What's this, we're just having a chat, this isn't a criticism."

Secretary Ye looked at the materials, speaking slowly and deliberately: "Recently, the City Party Committee Supervision Room conducted a preliminary investigation into the ethos of various government departments by speaking with old cadres and the public. Many issues were found, and it's not just with your Police Department."

Zhang Yidong quickly responded: "Secretary Ye, we accept criticism, and will immediately rectify any issues."

"The problems in the Police Department mainly focus on three areas."

Secretary Ye put down the materials, looked at him and said: "First, there is not enough care for old cadres and the old colleagues, and their opinions are not valued enough. The visits and symposiums seem perfunctory, just for show.

Comrade Yidong, while some old colleagues may not be highly educated and even out of touch with the times, they have a wealth of experience in police work, especially grassroots work. We should adopt good suggestions, and humbly accept criticism."

"Yes."

"Secondly, there is insufficient care for police and auxiliary police. The Ministry of Police has repeatedly ordered the dismissal of contract-based police, and the standardization of the police force is indeed crucial, but specific situations must be dealt with specifically, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. This can be disheartening for the colleagues doing the work!"

Secretary Ye gently placed the material from the City Party Committee Supervision Room in front of him and said very seriously and solemnly: "Your department has three contract-based police officers, originally seconded from townships. When seconded, they held cadre positions, yet due to various reasons, the Personnel Bureau doesn't have their files.

But most of the old leaders and old colleagues who know these situations are still alive, and they can testify, even reporting or helping to prove it in writing. Yet, your department committee simply brushed it aside, and directly dismissed these diligent colleagues who have worked for more than ten years!"

Zhang Yidong realized this was not just a simple matter of supervising work practices and said with a bitter face: "Secretary Ye, Mayor Qian, I know about those three colleagues. I called the Personnel Bureau, and they said it couldn't be done."

"The Personnel Bureau has reasons to say it's not possible, they must do their due diligence. But as the Police Chief and Party Secretary of the Police Bureau, you cannot say no. Those three colleagues are your subordinates, you have a responsibility toward them! If you had taken it seriously and brought the proof materials to me and Mayor Qian, we would definitely find a way to help solve it."

As Secretary Ye finished speaking, Mayor Qian softly said: "Comrade Yidong, you can't be afraid of trouble in your work. For you and me, it might be a small matter, and the superior has explicit rules, and the one-size-fits-all approach is indeed not wrong. But for them and their families, it's an enormous issue, decades of hard work with nothing to show for it, how can they be content?"

Secretary Ye agreed profoundly, knocking the table he said: "Fortunately, several knowledgeable old colleagues understand the bigger picture, even after retiring, they know not to publicize family scandals, and they proactively help reconcile and stabilize the situation. Otherwise, they would have gone petitioning long ago!"

This is criticism!

And it's very stern criticism!

Zhang Yidong bowed his head, not daring to speak.

"Also, the recent work has been too hasty and eager for success. As mentioned earlier, the standardization of the police force is essential, but it should be implemented considering the actual conditions. This isn't just an issue for the Police Department; other departments, especially those at townships, face it too.

The superiors are not well-informed about grassroots conditions, and they constantly propose various standards and demands without providing the corresponding funds. Everything costs money. How can you meet the standards and fulfill higher-level requirements without money?

So when faced with such situations, you must explain to superiors, learn to be flexible, otherwise, it becomes formalism, or you might even have to resort to deception!"

Being eager for success is another way to say being impatient for quick results...

Zhang Yidong wanted to explain but didn't know how, so he could only bite his lip and continue reading the materials.

Secretary Ye took a deep breath and continued: "During the investigation, it was found that because many demands were not practical, many police officers are afraid to take action. For example, they don't dare to file a case if they're unsure about solving it, because filing without solving affects the case clearance rate, leading to significant public dissatisfaction, and the police feel very wronged too.

As the Police Chief, as an old political and law enforcement officer, you should understand that solving a case is different from other work; it can't be solved just because you tried hard. It depends on whether there are conditions for investigation, and sometimes it even relies on luck. I know the police system values honor, and there are various evaluations internally, but you cannot chase first place or advancement detached from reality."

Secretary Ye paused, speaking directly: "Having differences in work is normal. Mayor Qian and I often debate as well, but differences in work cannot affect the team's unity. Wu Ren Guang is an experienced criminal police officer who has made significant contributions to maintaining Linghai's social stability.

Both the City Committee and Municipal Government and the Binjiang City Police Department hold him in high regard, with strong expertise, excellent conduct, fairness, and integrity. From a Criminal Investigation Captain to a Criminal Investigation Commander, and then to a Deputy Director in charge of criminal investigations, he's offended many, yet few have reported him.

You should respect the opinions of such a colleague and work harmoniously with him. But how have you acted? Marginalized him, sidetracked him! And what about Xu Mingyuan, why was he transferred away? I met with Director Chen at a city meeting last time, and he was equally surprised. That was the Criminal Investigation Captain, even though it's only a Standard Stock Level position, the work was still crucial!"

"Secretary Ye, I humbly accept the criticism, I was wrong, and I will reflect."

"You need to reflect deeper."

"Yes!"

"Considering the situation has reached this stage, in respect of superior arrangements and to truly open up the situation for you, the City Committee has decided to transfer Comrade Wu Ren Guang from the Police Bureau. Comrade Yidong, I hope you will reflect sincerely, and also cherish the opportunity the City Committee has given you."

Secretary Ye's implication was crystal clear: if you continue to mishandle things, you might be out of a job!

Zhang Yidong was filled with regret, tears welling, chokingly saying: "Secretary Ye, Mayor Qian, I... I..."

Secretary Ye couldn't comprehend how the superiors could let him be the Police Chief, and pulled out a few tissues, handing them to him: "Don't be like this, remember you are the Police Chief. If word gets out that you are weeping, people will laugh!"