Three stringent rules meant to regulate police officers' on-the-job behaviour and attitude have gone into effect in Dongcheng District, Beijing Times reports.

Officers may be deprived of bonus money or even be sacked if they are found guilty of exceeding their authority, behaving in an unacceptable manner or other disciplinary problems over a two-year period.

The rules are expected to sound the alarm within the district's police force. The first complaint from a member of the public may result in a warning notice and no bonus for a month, while a third complaint could lead to dismissal.

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