The people’s public security forces thoroughly grasp and exemplify Ho Chi Minh’s ideology of relying on the people in ensuring security and order

This article analyzes Ho Chi Minh’s ideology on the role of the people in ensuring public security and order. It emphasizes that the People's Public Security Forces must rely on the people, stay close to them, and serve them wholeheartedly. Ho Chi Minh believed that the people are an invincible source of strength, a "heavenly net and earthly mesh" (thiên la địa võng) that enables the police to detect and counter all acts of sabotage. Beyond professional expertise, public security officers must possess revolutionary ethics, excel in mass mobilization, and avoid bureaucracy and authoritarianism. Ho Chi Minh stressed that the success of the police depends on being trusted, loved, and supported by the people. The article also warns against signs of alienation from the people, which contradict Ho Chi Minh’s teachings and erode public trust. Building a modern, progressive, and people-oriented public security force is a crucial factor in maintaining national security and promoting the country’s development.