Banten Police Chief Orders Shooting At Crime Perpetrators Of Jumping

Banten Police Public Relations Head Kombes Pol Didik Heriyanto/ Photo: IST

SERANG - Banten Police Chief Inspector General Rudy Heriyanto instructed his staff to take firm and measured action against the perpetrators of the Bajin Jatung crime who are troubling travelers in the midst of the Eid homecoming situation in 2023. This was conveyed directly by the Head of Public Relations of the Banten Police, Kombes Pol Didik Heriyanto, to the media crew. "Prouding to Jump, including street crime, not only endangers the lives of the community, but also the lives of the personnel on duty in the field. So to stop the danger that was caused, his staff was ordered to dare to act decisively and measured or shoot on the spot," said Didik in a written statement, Monday, April 17. The order of the Regional Police Chief has been conveyed to all ranks during the implementation of the 2023 Ketupat Operations Force title ceremony.

"Personnel should not hesitate to use firearms they have to stop threats that endanger the safety of the community and their own personnel," said Didik. The use of firearms by police personnel can be realized to protect the safety of others, used when defending themselves and others from the threat of death and serious injury, preventing crimes that threaten the lives of others. This decisive and measurable action, he continued, has also become a preventive-strike for Banten Police personnel to prevent the onset of casualties and injured victims from residents. As long as we guide the Perkap, Banten Police personnel do not need to be afraid while carrying out their duties, police officers are also protected by law, namely Article 50 of the Criminal Code,' Added Didik. As it is known, news circulated about the sporting action that occurred on the South Ring Road.