The meaning of human life, one’s standing in society, and the prosperity of one’s family are measured above all by honest work. Honesty is the highest standard defining a person’s beliefs, worldview, and moral maturity. Sayings such as “Honest work brings lasting peace” and “Blessings earned honestly benefit the community, while ill-gotten gains bring misfortune” have endured for centuries for good reason. Many centuries of human life experience, spiritual and moral lessons and high faith are embodied behind these blessed words. Food and the product of labor earned in an honest way not only bring material blessings to the household, but also give the human soul inseparable peace and inner happiness.
As our enlightened forefathers said, the honesty of work strengthens a person's will and brightens his face. A person whose work is not honest will have neither happiness in his heart nor blessing in his family. In today's rapidly developing era, in a situation where fundamental reforms are being implemented in our society, representatives of every field, especially civil servants and law enforcement officers, are required to approach their duties with responsibility and honesty.
Today, the concept of "honest labor" is becoming a quality indicator and the main driver of sustainable development in all areas.
Serving in the internal affairs system is not merely a profession, but a high moral and legal duty and a high responsibility before our people and state. Complex tasks such as maintaining public order, protecting the rights, freedoms and legal interests of citizens, fighting against crime without compromise, require strong morale, iron will and integrity from each employee along with high professional skills.
In the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Internal Affairs Bodies" and in many regulatory legal documents related to the field, the main criterion is the honesty, transparency and impartiality of employees. Integrity in the work of an internal affairs officer is based on four main pillars: first, impartiality and strict reliance on the rule of law in the handling of every appeal and in the process of inquiry and investigation; secondly, to be sincere, courteous and fair in communication with citizens, without abusing service powers; thirdly, not to turn the service certificate and uniform into a means of satisfying personal interests; fourthly, it is necessary to fight corruption without compromise, giving a firm response to any material or moral temptation.
Every behavior of the employees, the decision they make and the way they communicate with the citizens directly affects the general reputation of the state authority. When citizens see an internal affairs officer as a fair, honest, and dependable defender, their trust in the state and the law grows stronger. Therefore, gaining public trust is the first and foremost result of honest service. In human life, the border between the concepts of "halal" and "haram" is determined by his spiritual faith and perception.
Unfortunately, in some cases, instances of corruption encountered in official duties, greed and situations of putting personal interests ahead of the interests of the service lead not only to violations of the law, but also to the moral downfall of a person. There will never be happiness and peace in the material benefits obtained by ill-gotten or illegal means. Such actions disgrace a person in the eyes of society and cause harmful consequences in the family and in the upbringing of their children. While honest and selfless service brings peace of mind, high professional pride, recognition and respect of the nation, self-interest and illegal actions cause constant anxiety, pangs of conscience, moral crisis and professional deformation.
An employee who considers honesty the main criterion in his professional activities will always have peace and grace in his household. An employee who comes from a peaceful and blessed home, in turn, achieves high results in the service, diligently performs assigned tasks. According to Eastern thinkers, the greatest inheritance for children is honest sustenance and a clean name. Every soum earned by honest work serves as a moral and material pillar of the family. An employee who patiently and honestly overcomes the hardships and trials encountered in service activities becomes a real-life hero and role model for his children. A child who is proud of the honest and honorable service of his father or mother will grow up to be an honest and patriotic person in the future.
In order to further strengthen the environment of honesty in internal affairs bodies and enrich the spiritual outlook of each employee, special attention has been paid to strengthening the traditions of "Master-disciple" in the system in recent years. It is necessary to convey the life path and service experience of veterans and experienced employees who have a lot of experience, who have served conscientiously for many years and have earned the respect of the public and their colleagues, because the personal example of teachers is the most effective way to form the values of dedication and honesty in young people. In addition, necessary opportunities are created for employees to constantly improve their legal and spiritual knowledge, read artistic and scientific literature, and study historical and national values. This enriches the spiritual world of employees and serves as a moral shield protecting them from harmful influences and negative consequences.
In short, honest work is not only a human virtue, but also the main criterion of the work of an employee of internal affairs bodies, his vital and professional beacon. Every achievement achieved as a result of honest and sincere service, sincere gratitude and prayer of the nation is the greatest blessing and source of happiness for the employee and his family.
Today, honesty and purity should be the main principle in all the good things that are being done for the development of our country, the peace of our people and the maintenance of public order. If every employee approaches his professional duty faithfully, he will make a worthy contribution to establishing the rule of law and justice in our society with his honest work. Indeed, honest service to the Motherland and the people is a source of great honor and lasting blessing!
Abror POYONOV,
senior specialist-reporter, senior sergeant.