Police launch negotiation guidelines for crisis situations
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have launched a new guideline book for their Negotiation Cell to provide officers with a clearer framework for handling crises, including kidnappings and hostage situations.
The New Straits Times reports that the Malaysian police have introduced a new guideline book for their Negotiation Cell, aimed at providing officers with a clearer framework for managing crisis situations such as kidnappings and hostage scenarios. Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, highlighted the importance of the unit's role in resolving dangerous situations peacefully, emphasizing that the primary objective is to achieve a win-win outcome without any loss of life.
Established approximately two years ago, the Negotiation Cell, comprising around 40 officers, has reportedly achieved several successes in its operations.
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