Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Sri Lanka Police commemorates Police Heroes' Day on March 21. The policemen and policewomen are the guardians of the law. Today in spite of facing many challenges, the Sri Lanka Police remains a dependable first responder.

In the recent past, the actions of a few officers have terribly tarnished the image of the Police Service and earned the mistrust of the public. A few policemen have dishonoured the dignity of the gabardine uniform. But we must not forget the good work of decent police officers and this is a tribute to all those genuine men and women who serve with dedication and courage.

The majority of the Police Force continues to do a good job, often not appreciated by the public. In retrospect, almost 9...