KL Police Chief Warns Officers Not to Hesitate to Shoot When Threatened After Kepong Attack

Following the shocking machete attack in Kepong that left a police officer with a severed wrist, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus has issued a directive to all frontline personnel across the capital.

The directive comes directly on the heels of yesterday’s harrowing incident in Desa Amanpuri, where a 26-year-old Lance Corporal suffered severe injuries, including having his right wrist severed, after being ambushed by a machete-wielding suspect.

“If there is any obstacle, shoot. Do not wait.”

In an official audio recording shared on the Kuala Lumpur Police’s official Facebook page, Datuk Fadil stressed that law enforcement officers must maintain the highest level of preparedness and act decisively without letting doubt compromise their safety.

Addressing all frontline elements in the field, Datuk Fadil made it crystal clear that officer safety and immediate threat neutralization take absolute precedence during high-risk operations.

Recalling previous tragedies that have befallen law enforcement personnel, the KL Police Chief emphasized that hesitation can prove fatal.

“My advice to all elements (KL police) present in the field, I do not want incidents like the one that happened in Gombak to happen to my officers on the frontline.

“If there are any obstacles, shoot. If there are any doubts, shoot. If you feel worried or threatened, shoot. Don’t wait,” he said in the audio recording.

He added that police officers cannot afford to be sluggish or deploy without rigorous preparation, demanding that every personnel on duty must be mentally ready and capable of making split-second decisions when confronted with violent suspects.

Three core pillars for field operations and public security

To prevent future tragedies, Datuk Fadil outlined three core pillars that must be strictly observed by all operational personnel across Kuala Lumpur.

• First, officers must maintain constant readiness at all times.
• Second, they must master advanced tactical responses for handling volatile and critical situations.
• Third, and most importantly, personnel must never compromise their own safety while carrying out enforcement operations.

This uncompromising stance serves as a vital safeguard to ensure public order and protect the capital from violent criminal elements and external threats.

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