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Author: Kong Fanxu
2020-05-15 14:47
Last update date: 2020-05-15 14:47The IPCC today released a special review report on "Large Public Activities and Related Police Actions Caused by the Amended Draft of the" Fugitive Offenders Ordinance "from June 2019. There is also an independent chapter on the 8.31 Prince Edward Station incident. The IPCC agrees with the decision of the police to stop the station and believes that it can effectively prevent the "violent demonstrators" from escaping and assist the police in arresting operations. At the same time, it can prevent demonstrators outside the station from entering the station to "robbers". It is "a prudent and wise decision".
That night, the police entered the platform of the Prince's Station and the train was criticized by the outside world for excessive use of force. The report did not comment whether it was true, but pointed out that a police officer told the ambulance staff that there was no injury in the station to provide incorrect information. The IPCC also considered "8.31 killing people" as a rumor, but criticized the police, fire department, HA and MTR for their slow response, and delayed the rumor until 10 days later. They believed that if the police can first refute the rumors, they will stop the rumors from appearing online. And the monthly "commemorative activities" and demonstration conflicts thereafter.
On the evening of August 31, there was a serious conflict at the Prince's Station. The police fired pepper spray into the car, and people in the car begged for mercy. (Photo by Yu Junliang)
On August 31 of last year, there were demonstrations in all districts of Hong Kong. The Supervisory Committee reported that some demonstrators were destroyed in the MTR Mong Kok Station at 10 o’clock that night. Some demonstrators fled to Prince Edward Station before the police arrived. After that, he took off his black clothes and equipment, put on other colors of clothes, and dressed up as ordinary passengers. There were dissidents on the platform and trains of Prince Edward Station.
It is prudent and wise to transport the arrested person to Lai Chi Kok Station by train
The IPCC agrees that the police ’s blockade of Prince Edward Station can effectively prevent demonstrators from leaving the station. It can also prevent demonstrators on the street from entering the station to “robbers”, attack the police and further damage the station. It seems to be a reasonable decision to close the exit. As for the police requesting the MTR to arrange special trains to pick up the arrested persons to Lai Chi Kok Station, it is a prudent and wise decision to avoid the trapping of police cars and ambulances on the road and delay the treatment of the arrested persons.
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Police finger successfully identified violent demonstrators dressed as ordinary passengers
In response to criticism from the outside world that the police used excessive force in the carriage, the police will quote the police to explain that the purpose of the operation is to stop fighting. According to police observation and professional judgment, "successfully identified" dressed as ordinary passengers and scattered throughout the MTR platform and carriages Among the violent demonstrators, there were also violent demonstrators who used umbrellas and sharp weapons to attack the police. The police needed to use the "minimum force required" to subdue and arrest. The IPCC did not comment on whether the police used excessive force, only that the police officers needed to make their own decisions based on their knowledge and understanding of the guidelines of the police force, "responsible for their actions."
The communication and coordination between the police and the fire service did not work
Regarding the accused of obstructing ambulancemen from entering the station to treat the injured, the report pointed out that two police officers stationed at the entrances and exits of stations B1 and E had told the ambulancemen that no one was injured in the station. After police coordination and ensuring station safety, the two groups of ambulancemen were You can enter the station after 16 and 14 minutes. The report believes that the ideal approach is that ambulancemen are allowed to enter as soon as they arrive. As for the police officer, no one was injured because they "provided incorrect information." Even though there is an ambulance guard stationed at the West Kowloon Command Center of the police to facilitate communication between the two departments, and the regional command and control center also maintains communication with the fire through the line telephone, but the incident shows that the communication and coordination between the police and the fire is not working.
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Slow response from various departments
After the 8.31 incident, there were rumors of police killing people on the Internet, which triggered monthly commemorative activities and demonstration conflicts. According to the report, the police, the Fire Services Department, the Hospital Authority and the MTR responded slowly to refute the unfounded claims. A joint press conference was held only 10 days after the incident and it was pointed out that the rumor was untrue. If the police take it quickly at the initial stage The action, and the first to hold a joint press conference to refute, may have the opportunity to prevent rumors from appearing online.
The report recommends that the police review internal and internal coordination with other departments in large operations, especially involving the closure of venue entrances, and formulate procedures and command structures for effective communication and coordination; at the same time, enhance the transparency of the police ’s work and prevent speculation and rumors. Publicity and public education should be strengthened to make the public aware of the procedures for dealing with missing persons and the dead.
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