Police brutality in Malaysia. Where does it start from ?

This is an observation, and not any condemnation in showing the videos. But cannot help to think what prompts our law enforcers to behave so brutishly during the Bersih  crackdowns.

And when we reflect that displayed behaviour onto all the  deaths in custody and police brutality cases. The videos offer a small insight on the way they react to stressful confrontational situations and how they may behave and how much courtesy they will be allowing when it comes to ordinary police work involving criminal suspects.

In situations shown in the videos ,they are behaving like  mob mentality. They seem to have a greenlight to go on a violent rampage  because they feel the power to do so. Bashing whatever comes their way, just because they can. Professionalism and discipline in carrying SOP completely out the window. Aren't they suppose to be trained better in the academy?

  Almost every video i viewed of the Bersih crackdowns seem to suggest a pattern of behaviour or misbehaviour of our boys in blue that does not vary very much when it comes to arresting protesters. To be fair, there are the responsible ones who displayed exemplary self control and professionalism in carrying out arrest , observing SOP as they should be doing. There were even some of these officers stopping their colleagues from the senseless brutality and shielding the victims.

 But even  a few incidents of the brutal behaviour is alarming enough to be very concerned about.It shows the mentality and lack of discipline among our PDRM crews.

  Viewing the videos ,it can be seen that  the person/persons being arrested has already been subdued, still you can witness the cops continuing their physical brutality on the person. Ganging up to cause pain, exhibiting a sadistic streak of pleasure being derived from the violence inflicted on another human. Ostensibly to teach the victims of their physical assault  a lesson but not realizing it is not their place to do so. Their job is to arrest and neutralize of which they clearly have done so..

The display of a complete lack in self restraint and professionalism is disturbing.  Power over another human being is very dangerous if abused.

Where does this type of  behaviour come from , because it shocks decent law abiding citizens.

These rank and file cops really need guidance and to be instilled in them ,more discipline in self restraint.  Something that basic training in the academy should inculcate in them is to respect people's rights  and above all the law that they  represent.
 Enforce the law  by all means and if it is deemed that the crowd is getting too disorderly , their  job is to  neutralize the situation by making arrests - that is understandable - but  not behave like gangsters beating up defenceless individuals, even after they have been subdued. They cannot just react to their basest of instinct for violence. That instinct needs to be trained out of them that they can do their jobs more effectively and earn the trust and respect of those they are pledged to serve and protect.

They still fear authority but lack  proper guidance and  training.
See how in the video below they dispersed when Tian Chua stepped in to stop the brutality.

  The police are not ordinary citizens.  They cannot behave like an unruly mob. Profesionalism is expected from them. So where does the training to have that mindset in professional and disciplined police work start from ?
 I would say during the police academy training and continue on after they have joined the force.




The videos above and  below shows very clearly , gang mentality, the arrested person was not resisting and still he was ganged up upon. You wonder what is in the minds of the police during this situation. Were they angry and lashing out at the most convenient scapegoat they could get their hands on. Surrendering to basest of instint to cause harm or caving in to the pressure of the situation.? What happened to cool heads under pressure that law enforcement are supposed to indoctrinate into their adherents ?

 But again , they are supposed to be disciplined pros. Above and in control at all times of the weaknesses of basic human emotions to just react in violent reprisal -  so that they can perform their duties efficiently. It is expected of them as guardians of the peace.


 But watching the video below , you cannot help but feel that , if minus  the uniforms , they are typically behaving exactly the same as expected from any unruly mob attacking a perceived enemy.
What do they teach and  indoctrinate in them during basic training?
Also more worrying , is this the existing culture that is still prevalent and acceptable within the force and is taken for granted that it is how things are done?
Notice also that those commiting the brutality are mostly youths, probably fresh out on the beat,their ages not far from the Mat Rempits, except they are on the other side. There are some videos of the plainclothes detctives as well, likely of the same ilk as those who do interrogation on suspects in custody. And they were even more aggresive  as if ingrained in their mindsets to be like that.
     People in any organisation  are shaped by the environment they work in and determines how they will approach their duties, if it is any reflection, these type of reaction mirrors very much on the institutional culture and mindsets in the PDRM.
 A thorough overhaul of culture and mindsets starting from the grassroots and basic training all the way to the existing top ranks is sorely needed to transform the force into a sleek,disciplined  and efficient organization trusted and appreciated by the people.

 It is not the methods of policing on trial in the court of public opinion but the attitudes of those in the whole institution!
                                         Bryanbb



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