{
  "id": 19754121,
  "title": "Lee Lam Thye calls for better police training, protective gear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/lee-lam-thye-calls-for-better-police-training-protective-gear",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T03:44:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1576720/lee-lam-thye-calls-better-police-training-protective-gear"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for a focus on improving police training, protective gear and procedures to address the rising issue of violent behavior in society. The recent parang attack on policeman Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger anak Fendy, which resulted in the loss of his hand, has highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement personnel while on duty. Lee expressed his concern over the incident and wished the injured officer a quick recovery, praising the medical team for their successful reattachment of the hand. He emphasized the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapy, to help the officer regain full use of his hand and safely return to his duties, pending medical assessment.\n\nLee stressed that police officers must stay vigilant and aware of the risks they encounter, especially when interacting with potentially violent individuals. The police force should ensure that proper training, protective equipment, and safety protocols are in place to minimize such incidents. Lee described the escalating trend of violent behavior as a serious concern and warned against normalizing attacks involving weapons and extreme aggression. He advocated for stronger enforcement, effective preventive measures, and increased public awareness to tackle the issue.\n\n\"To protect those who protect us,\" Lee urged, stressing that the safety of police personnel and the wider community should remain a shared national priority.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The safety of police personnel must be prioritised through better training, protective equipment and operational procedures amid growing concerns over violent behaviour in society, said Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}