The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has given permission for security men including the public security, emergency, traffic and criminal investigations to use pepper stray in case the suspect turns violent and resists arrest, Al Anbaa reported.
This is addition to the service revolver, whose use will be restricted to certain situations especially if the ‘wanted person’ is armed and threatens to shoot at police with the intent to kill or attempt to kill.
According to the daily, the Ministry of Interior last July held 8 meetings, during which they discussed the best ways to limit attacks on security men, and came to the conclusion to introduce the pepper spray and stun gun when suspect become violent and resist arrest.
A security source confirmed that the Ministry of Interior is in the process of enrolling security personnel for training courses in the use these new tools.
The use of firearm and stun gun, the source said, are undesirable and is the last option when the situation appears to be out of control.
