OBEYING THE LAW

1. I am glad the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has warned the police looking after the VVIP that they are not above the law. If they do something wrong something illegal, they would face punitive action.

2. I suppose this means that if they are instructed by the VVIP to do something wrong, they should refuse. But can they? Have they been told that they can do this?

3. Can the IGP clarify this matter?

4. I believe that the general tendency is for the police bodyguard to do what they are told.

5. It would not be fair if they are not instructed to disobey orders which are obviously against the law.

6. What if the VVIP assured that he would protect the police bodyguard. What if the VVIP orders that the police bodyguard must not reveal who ordered him.

7. It would be unjust if the police bodyguard is punished for carrying out orders which he is assured that he would be protected.

8. The police (escort) should have the right to whistle blow just like everyone else.

9. It is not so easy.

10. The IGP must make proper rules, as part of the SOP that police security personnel have a right to refuse to obey directives to do wrong (illegal) things.