Police Follow Up on Use-of-Force Recommendations; Instructions for Crowds to Leave to Be Strengthened After Tear Gas Is Fired
警隊跟進使用武力建議 發射催淚煙後將加強指示群眾離開
The Independent Police Complaints Council held its regular meeting today (21st), at which police reported on 15 measures concerning the 52 recommendations in the anti-extradition bill report, including guidelines on the use of force and command strategies. Police stressed that tear gas is effective for dispersal and is harmless to the human body whether fired outdoors or indoors. The force has trained frontline and command personnel to strengthen instructions after tear gas is fired, ensuring that crowds have appropriate escape routes. Police will also expand the scope of applications for less-lethal weapons. A pepper-water launcher was introduced earlier, which police believe can reduce the impact on the surrounding environment.
監警會今日（21日）舉行例會，警方就反修例報告52項建議作出匯報，就武力指引、指揮策略等作出15項措施，警方強調催淚煙是有效驅散，不論室外還是室內發射均對人體無害，警隊已訓練前線及指揮人員，在發射催淚煙後加強指示，確保群眾有適當逃生路線。警方亦會擴大低殺傷力適用範圍，早前已引入胡椒水發射器，相信可以減低對周遭環境影響。