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Report of Public Inquiry into the Incidents During and
After the Public Assembly of 28 April 2012
5.88 Police personnel should wear their permanent name tags or identification body
numbers at all time when exercising their duty. The Panel recognise the need for
plain-clothes officers especially to monitor, observe and document the event but
these officers must not be involved in the dispersal or arresting process, unless
they clearly identify themselves.
5.89 The Panel recommends that in the interest of transparency and public interest,
PDRM makes public their SOP so that members of public understand and
appreciate the actions taken by the police. This is also to ensure the police personnel
act according to the SOP.
5.90 Persons arrested should be informed ground of arrest and not be denied access
to legal counsel.