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Keratan Akhbar Pilihan Follow Sop When Handling Autistic Folk
All police personnel and officers must thoroughly understand the standard operating procedure (SOP) in handling persons with autism, says Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ab...
All police personnel and officers must thoroughly understand the standard operating procedure (SOP) in handling persons with autism, says Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abdul Hamid Bador.
The Inspector-General of Police said all those in the police force should know by now the specific way to deal with those with autism as the SOP guidebook was introduced in March 2019.
'For example, use of force is not permitted when doing an arrest or cuffing those with autism.
"The SOP covers dealing with those with autism, whether they are a victim, a suspect or a witness," he said in a press conference after launching the Pengaman Autism Centre at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) Kuala Lumpur.
Tan Sri Abdul Hamid added that he had instructed all state police chiefs to ensure that the guideline reached all personnel in the respective state contingents.
Read further on The Star’s article as attached.
Source: The Star
