PASIR GUDANG: Despite facing insults and harsh words, an auxiliary policeman remains unfazed, expressing pride in his work and refusing to let negativity affect him.
He is just an auxiliary policeman. He cannot do anything. He wears the uniform, but he is more like a security guard.
These are among many insults hurled at Constable Mohamad Izuan Roslan, 35, who is still very proud that he earns a living by being an auxiliary policeman.
What makes it even more painful is that these hurtful words often come from friends and acquaintances rather than strangers.
However, Izuan does not let such words get to him because what's more important is earning a honest living.
Izuan, who lives in Taman Bukit Dahlia, said he began his career as an auxiliary policeman in 2014.
"Last time, I worked as a factory operator, and it never crossed my mind to be an auxiliary policeman.
"Until one fine day when my motorcycle broke down, several policemen out on patrol came and helped me. They even waited with me until my friend arrived.
"From there onwards, the interest grew until I applied to be a policeman, but I did not make the grade because I failed the computer test," said Mohamad Izuan when contacted by Harian Metro.
Thinking back about his father's advice, someone who wanted him to join a uniformed outfit, Izuan never gave up and applied to be an auxiliary policeman as an alternative.
"My father worked as an auxiliary policeman. He wanted me to follow in his footsteps, so I took up the challenge.
"My father is my icon, my source for inspiration and Alhamdulillah, I remain as an auxiliary policeman to this day," he said.
Sharing his experience of serving for the past 10 years, Izuan said he has many good and bad memories which he will never forget.
"One that is still fresh in my mind is when I stopped a youth involved in 'rempit' activities.
"My intention was to reprimand and advise him for not wearing a helmet and for riding dangerously.The youth then told his brother about what had happened , and the brother came and scolded me.
"As it was fated, the youth that I reprimanded was involved in an accident a week later, and his brother came to see me to ask about how to lodge a police report along with other related matters.
"I entertained his questions professionally, and then he apologised for being rude and rough towards me as he began to break down in tears," he said.
According to Izuan, he does not hold any grudges, and he is grateful that God made the man realise his mistake.
Izuan said such experiences did not break his spirit and determination in carrying out his duties.
"I take it all as the ups and downs, the good and bad of being an auxiliary policeman because I meet with all sort of people from all walks of life, and I am happy to be able to help others.
"So as long as I am in good shape and health, I will continue to serve as an auxiliary policeman because I want to serve and do good to even more people," he said.
