A misconduct complaint was lodged by an individual with the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC), claiming they were mistreated during an enforcement operation on June 25, 2024.
EAIC said the complainant alleged that officers from the Malaysian Immigration Department, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (JIM WPKL), were responsible for rough treatment against them.
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The complainant couldn’t identify the officers
After that, an investigation was launched under subsection 27(4) of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 [Act 700].
The findings showed that the police report opened for the case was later classified as No Further Action (NFA) by the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
“Based on the statements, the complainant couldn’t identify or recognise any officer or staff accused of rough treatment. Body camera footage couldn’t be retrieved because recordings are only kept for 30 days,” the statement said.
“All officers involved have denied the allegations”
Meanwhile, the EAIC also noted that CCTV footage from the scene couldn’t be retrieved because the equipment was removed right after the JIM WPKL officers raided the premises.
“All officers and members involved in the operation denied any rough treatment or physical assault on the individual,” the statement added.
The EAIC has recommended that the JIM Director-General set up a clear Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for using and storing body camera recordings for officers and members during enforcement operations.
“This standard of procedure (SOP) is meant to ensure transparency in carrying out duties and prevent future complaints from the public. It’s important for maintaining the integrity and accountability of the enforcement agency and for building public trust.”
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