New protections for police officers do not mean they can 'act with disregard': Desmond Tan

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SINGAPORE: New protections for police officers do not mean that they can 'act with disregard' and those who do so will be subject to disciplinary ...

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SINGAPORE: New protections for police officers do not mean that they can"act with disregard" and those who do so will be subject to disciplinary proceedings or even taken to court, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan.

Police officers sometimes have to make split-second decisions to save lives, even if their actions may result in injury or property damage, he said, adding that these situations often present themselves in “high-stress environments".READ: MHA proposes higher penalties for evading road blocks, expanding scope of forced entry by police

He noted this is similar to protection already accorded to others under the Home Affairs Ministry, such as Singapore Civil Defence Force officers. He added that these would be prescribed in subsidiary legislation to allow for greater flexibility to refine the law over time, noting “constantly changing operating environments and standards in response to ever-evolving security threats”.

Mr Tan said that officers should consider a variety of factors - including signs of distress such as audible shouts for help - and seek more information from next-of-kin and neighbours to get a clearer picture of the situation.

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