Some JMPD officers policing lockdown without firearms

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Day5OfLockdown: Several JMPD officers assisting SAPS and the SANDF with patrols during the coronavirus lockdown are risking their lives despite not being issued with firearms. Covid19inSA CoronavirusInSA TheStar_news

Johannesburg - Several Johannesburg Metro Police Department officials have been carrying out their tasks in fear in the empty streets of Johannesburg during the 21 day lockdown period.

A JMPD officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that they do not have firearms. “We are risking our lives here, we are out on the streets without firearms so it’s really not safe for us, but we are expected to carry on with our duties.” “Jabulani Mall is a public space. The elderly are getting paid and I think we still need firearms to keep them safe as police officials,” he said.

Fihla explained that JMPD officials were subject to a parade every morning and that the commander of the parade should ensure that they do not begin their duties without a firearm, bulletproof vest and an appointment card.

 

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TheStar_news Firearmless because they only know how to intimidate single drivers and assault and victimize them, but can run quickly when confronted by a crowd NO TRAINING except to defraud and steal from people. JoburgMPD sad😥

TheStar_news All of a sudden everyone is looking for old ladies to help over the road 😑

TheStar_news If you outlaw guns, then only outlaws will have guns

TheStar_news I like the fact they were making guys exercise .. 😂😂😂

TheStar_news Major non essential company are still planning to operate in this lockdown period. Sab miler (AB INBEV) in alrode is planning to operate tonight . When is beer production an essential. But we ban the sale of it

TheStar_news Whats a firearm therefore this is not war man mind up your mind.

TheStar_news Definitely not the upper part of Boksburg/Benoni Day5 se e-pos!

TheStar_news Actually, it's the ordinary citizens whose lives are at risk because the SAPS and SANDF and metro cops are on the streets with guns.

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