IPCC | Police follow up on the use of force and suggest that the public will be instructed to leave after firing tear gas

The IPCC held a regular meeting today (21st), at which the police briefed the IPCC's recommendations on the use of force, and provided statistics on complaints derived from the anti-amendment turmoil, as well as the follow-up status of 52 recommendations.

IPCC Chairman Wong Pui Sze, Publicity and Community Relations Committee Chairman Chan Kam Wing and Secretary-General Mei Daming will meet the media after the meeting.

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IPCC Review Report Raises 13 Police Force Use Concerns

Fang Zhijian, Senior Superintendent of Operations, said that the IPCC review report raised 13 concerns about the use of force by the police force, 4 of which were related to tear gas and other equipment, 4 were related to the use of force guidelines, 3 were related to operational command and 2 were publicity. The Police Force has taken 15 follow-up measures in this regard.

Low-lethality weapons are still effective in dealing with violent protests Scholars have denied tear gas will release harmful gases

In terms of equipment, regarding the use of tear gas, pepper balls, etc. by the IPCC, Fang Zhi is firm and low-lethality weapons: "We still effectively deal with violent demonstrations, create a safe distance, and hope to disperse them effectively to avoid more casualties caused by short-range fighting. He also pointed out that many reports and scholars have denied that tear gas will release harmful gases, and some scholars have pointed out that the combustion process and time are not enough to produce dioxins: "Even in the most widely used CUHK and PolyU operations, the Neither soil nor water samples were found to exceed the standard."

Fang Zhijian continued to point out that people who are exposed to tear gas can gradually dissipate as long as they stay away for about 30 minutes. He cited the demonstrations on Capitol Hill in the United States. Law enforcement agencies have used tear gas, and even distributed them indoors. He emphasized that the principle of police use of force is in line with the requirements of the United Nations. and in line with foreign police forces.

Pepper water launcher and pepper ball launcher meet international standards

Fang Zhijian mentioned that the police force has low-lethality weapons as force options, including the pepper water launcher introduced earlier and the pepper ball launcher that has been used all the time. He believes that the damage and impact can be minimized, and the relevant weapons are in line with international standards. , there are also many national applications.

IPCC Chairman Wong Pui-sze (ninth from right) and a group of members visited the Police Tactical Unit Headquarters on May 30. In the group photo, you can see the small water cannon vehicle (rear left) and the "Saber-Toothed Tiger" armored vehicle (rear) that will be put into use Right) Official exposure.

(Photo provided by the IPCC)

Strengthen situation-oriented training and use 360-degree scenes to enhance police judgment

In terms of internal training, the Police Force evaluates the use of force guidelines, internal manuals and training content, so that when police officers decide to use force, they will further consider whether it will have a greater impact on the surrounding environment, as well as the exit route of the audience. The use of force in environments such as shopping malls; the police have also strengthened the situation-oriented training method, and newly adopted a 360-degree scene training system, allowing police officers to be at the scene of demonstrations and enhance their judgment, command and communication skills.

In terms of operational command, the police have strengthened the internal core command team, and will select experienced personnel to serve as tactical advisors. Fang Zhijian pointed out that in large-scale chaotic environments, front-line commanders may not fully grasp the dispersal route after using tear gas, so tactical advisors can be the frontline. Command staff provide instant advice.

In terms of publicity strategies, the police will strengthen the dissemination of information, such as using social media, public relations, etc. to inform the target of the operation, and issue advice and warnings if necessary. More effective.

"Saber-Toothed Tiger" armored vehicle.

(Picture provided by police)

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