The Star
by LOURDES CHARLES
KUALA LUMPUR: A policeman has the right to use reasonable force to effect an arrest in a seizable offence committed in his presence, said former deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Samshuri Arshad.
He said a policeman had to make a split-second decision in such cases.
“Police use of firearms is governed by the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code as well as the Police Operational Procedure.
“He also has the right of private defence if it is in his reasonable judgment there is imminent and immediate danger to himself.”
Samshuri, who served the force for more than 35 years, said all circumstances surrounding such an incident had to be taken into consideration.
He said that included the time, place and the incidents of crime prevailing in the area.
Commenting on the fatal shooting of a teenager in Shah Alam recently, he said police investigations into the case must be seen to be fair, transparent and make available evidence for a proper and just determination.
“We are all very sorry and sad over the incident and wish the whole incident had never happened. Since it has happened, the public must allow the law to take its normal course,” he added.
by LOURDES CHARLES
KUALA LUMPUR: A policeman has the right to use reasonable force to effect an arrest in a seizable offence committed in his presence, said former deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Samshuri Arshad.
He said a policeman had to make a split-second decision in such cases.
“Police use of firearms is governed by the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code as well as the Police Operational Procedure.
“He also has the right of private defence if it is in his reasonable judgment there is imminent and immediate danger to himself.”
Samshuri, who served the force for more than 35 years, said all circumstances surrounding such an incident had to be taken into consideration.
He said that included the time, place and the incidents of crime prevailing in the area.
Commenting on the fatal shooting of a teenager in Shah Alam recently, he said police investigations into the case must be seen to be fair, transparent and make available evidence for a proper and just determination.
“We are all very sorry and sad over the incident and wish the whole incident had never happened. Since it has happened, the public must allow the law to take its normal course,” he added.
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