The police have been in the news for a while now from SARS to uniform men demanding for bribes as if it's their right. The internet has been trending with many hashtags such as #ReformPolice, #EndSARS among others. In the wake of recent killings of innocent citizens by unscrupulous policemen and also unprovoked attacks on some policemen by some criminally-minded persons, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Frank Mba, has provided tips for safe and cordial interaction with the police at different encounters.

Read below..…

Ordinarily, encounters between the citizens and the Police or other law enforcement agents should be reassuring and delightful. In fact, the mere sight of the Police ought to create an instant feeling of relief, safety, and security. This, unfortunately, is not the reality in Nigeria today.

In fact, some encounters in the past had led to embarrassment, injuries, permanent disability and, in extreme cases, death of the citizens. Similarly, some security agents have also suffered molestation and harm from such encounters.

While Police officers are reminded of the need to exercise ‘courageous calm’ and avoid resort to the use of deadly force or lethal weapon at the slightest provocation, members of the public, on the other hand, are expected to avoid actions that could turn simple encounters with security personnel into more serious ones.

It is against this backdrop that we are today providing tips that could help in enhancing a cordial relationship between the Police and the citizenry.

Tips for a safe and cordial relationship at checkpoints

When approaching a security checkpoint or when flagged-down by the Police or other security agencies;

- Endeavor to slow down your vehicle. It shows that you are not reckless. It also douses suspicion that you are a criminal and may want to speed-off.
Turn down the volume of your car stereo. Courtesy demands this. Besides, you are able to hear each other better. This simple act will also help you to win the confidence of the security operative.

- Keep your hands visible to avoid unnecessary suspicion or fear by the officers that you are attempting to bring out a gun or other harmful objects to attack them

- Turn on the inner light of your vehicle while approaching the cops (if at night). It readily sends an unspoken message that you have nothing to hide.

- Be friendly and cheerful. Commend the officers especially when you see them working under very unfriendly weather conditions such as the rains, the harsh harmattan conditions, excessive heat, cold or sunshine. We know it’s their job, but a little kind word from you will do a lot of good. Remember when you smile at the mirror, the mirror smiles back at you. Endeavour to be polite even when answering questions put to you by the officers

- Don’t dare or challenge an armed security man to a duel. Oftentimes, you hear people say things like ‘shoot me if you can!” Note that this is a recipe for disaster! It is very provocative and an unnecessary call for war. So, please play safe, more so, as you do not know the state of mind of the officer concerned.

- Also, don’t go into a physical fight with an armed security officer. He may resort to the use of his weapon (rightly or wrongly) to defend himself.
Avoid unnecessary argument with armed security personnel. There are a thousand and one ways to seek redress where you feel your rights have been infringed upon.

- Never try to touch an officer in an unfriendly manner. He may suspect you of trying to disarm him.

- If you are a regular traveler or road user, make sure you have the police emergency phone numbers of the route you operate. You never can tell when an emergency situation could arise and you need the Police to come to your aid.

- Make sure you have all your relevant car papers and desist from actions or inactions that constitute either a criminal or traffic offence. Such infractions of the law provide veritable grounds for possible charges and other forms of adversarial contact with the Police or other law enforcement agencies, including unnecessary arguments.

- Don’t give the impression that you are unhappy to see an officer on his beat or that he is wasting your time. But if you do have an emergency, politely inform the officer. Don’t speed off while still being checked.
Take note of the name tags, Force or Service numbers, personal description, description of weapons or patrol vehicle of the security officer especially where the officers begin to conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner.

- Seek an audience with the most senior police officer at the checkpoint if things are not working out smoothly.

- Politely insist to be taken to the police station if your complaint is not properly addressed.

AUTHORED BY DCP FRANK MBA


Source:
https://www.autoreportng.com/2019/05/never-try-to-touch-officer-in.html

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but how many times did officers touched people in an unfriendly manner?

Hehehehehehe

This is a stern warning.


But ahav seen so many conductors abuse them and push them around but go on to pacify them with one white.

Ok

AS NIGERIANS WE KNOW HOW TO TOUCH POLICE, WITH MONEY .POLICE IS OUR FRIEND.

Those para military with their wahala again, men in black that don't follow rules of engagement

Issorite

But the police can manhandle civilians abi... Make una continue..

Lolz when it should be the other way around.Nigerians una don chop shît for this life.

Franky!!! Franky!!!
It's your time..
Enjoy!
God Bless NPF

dem go hear word

who dare wan touch rabid pipu?

.... like grabbing him by the balls eh?
Don't do this, don't do that.... are we talking about a public service or some revered idol worship.

Oga Frank.... I think it will be faster, easier and better to try to reform an organisation than to try and reform the wider society and I think it is the police that has to adapt to the society that the other way round.

It is simply colonial era thinking to feel that the police is in anyway superior to the society it is supposed to serve. Every society has nasty, rude and obnoxious folks. It doesn't speak well of any organisation that cannot successfully live above and work through these challenges.

Please let us as a society decide amongst ourselves how we will relate with our police. It is not up to you to tell us. Speak to your people.

Truth be told, the men in black who understand this logic are the personal security details or those in the offices rather than the unfriendly personnel you find on the road. They don't seem happy when they see you approaching. Even when they manage to smile, their smiles go off before the blink of an eye. Is just prayers we need not to encounter them whether in distress or in safe mood.

wot about drunk police barking paki paki paki,oya com down! .Our police need training. Wonder if nah their habitation/ station make dem dey misbehave like lunatic

tesppidd:
Hehehehehehe

This is a stern warning.


But ahav seen so many conductors abuse them and push them around but go on to pacify them with one white.

Customer dada ni

Most of the people shot by the police were not trying to touch them. The police more than the populace needs to learn how to interact with the people.

My fav line " Neva try a duel or any physical engagements with any armed person " NOT JUST A SECURITY PERSONNEL.

tesppidd:
Hehehehehehe

This is a stern warning.


But ahav seen so many conductors abuse them and push them around but go on to pacify them with one white.

Funny. The note called "white" in Lagos is called "Sky" in Warri. Sky is short for Sky blue

Nonsense! All these with out money can not guarantee a peaceful conversation with a Nigerian police.
Money, more money. That is all they know.

Now, tell us how the police are trained to handle the people they have been employed to protect.

God punish this purposeful imbesile.

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The police have been in the news for a while now from SARS to uniform men demanding for bribes as if it's their right. The internet has been trending with many hashtags such as #ReformPolice, #EndSARS among others. In the wake of recent killings of innocent citizens by unscrupulous policemen and also unprovoked attacks on some policemen by some criminally-minded persons, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Frank Mba, has provided tips for safe and cordial interaction with the police at different encounters.

Read below..…

Ordinarily, encounters between the citizens and the Police or other law enforcement agents should be reassuring and delightful. In fact, the mere sight of the Police ought to create an instant feeling of relief, safety, and security. This, unfortunately, is not the reality in Nigeria today.

In fact, some encounters in the past had led to embarrassment, injuries, permanent disability and, in extreme cases, death of the citizens. Similarly, some security agents have also suffered molestation and harm from such encounters.

While Police officers are reminded of the need to exercise ‘courageous calm’ and avoid resort to the use of deadly force or lethal weapon at the slightest provocation, members of the public, on the other hand, are expected to avoid actions that could turn simple encounters with security personnel into more serious ones.

It is against this backdrop that we are today providing tips that could help in enhancing a cordial relationship between the Police and the citizenry.

Tips for a safe and cordial relationship at checkpoints

When approaching a security checkpoint or when flagged-down by the Police or other security agencies;

- Endeavor to slow down your vehicle. It shows that you are not reckless. It also douses suspicion that you are a criminal and may want to speed-off.
Turn down the volume of your car stereo. Courtesy demands this. Besides, you are able to hear each other better. This simple act will also help you to win the confidence of the security operative.

- Keep your hands visible to avoid unnecessary suspicion or fear by the officers that you are attempting to bring out a gun or other harmful objects to attack them

- Turn on the inner light of your vehicle while approaching the cops (if at night). It readily sends an unspoken message that you have nothing to hide.

- Be friendly and cheerful. Commend the officers especially when you see them working under very unfriendly weather conditions such as the rains, the harsh harmattan conditions, excessive heat, cold or sunshine. We know it’s their job, but a little kind word from you will do a lot of good. Remember when you smile at the mirror, the mirror smiles back at you. Endeavour to be polite even when answering questions put to you by the officers

- Don’t dare or challenge an armed security man to a duel. Oftentimes, you hear people say things like ‘shoot me if you can!” Note that this is a recipe for disaster! It is very provocative and an unnecessary call for war. So, please play safe, more so, as you do not know the state of mind of the officer concerned.

- Also, don’t go into a physical fight with an armed security officer. He may resort to the use of his weapon (rightly or wrongly) to defend himself.
Avoid unnecessary argument with armed security personnel. There are a thousand and one ways to seek redress where you feel your rights have been infringed upon.

- Never try to touch an officer in an unfriendly manner. He may suspect you of trying to disarm him.

- If you are a regular traveler or road user, make sure you have the police emergency phone numbers of the route you operate. You never can tell when an emergency situation could arise and you need the Police to come to your aid.

- Make sure you have all your relevant car papers and desist from actions or inactions that constitute either a criminal or traffic offence. Such infractions of the law provide veritable grounds for possible charges and other forms of adversarial contact with the Police or other law enforcement agencies, including unnecessary arguments.

- Don’t give the impression that you are unhappy to see an officer on his beat or that he is wasting your time. But if you do have an emergency, politely inform the officer. Don’t speed off while still being checked.
Take note of the name tags, Force or Service numbers, personal description, description of weapons or patrol vehicle of the security officer especially where the officers begin to conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner.

- Seek an audience with the most senior police officer at the checkpoint if things are not working out smoothly.

- Politely insist to be taken to the police station if your complaint is not properly addressed.

AUTHORED BY DCP FRANK MBA


Source:
https://www.autoreportng.com/2019/05/never-try-to-touch-officer-in.html

please let the police authorities clearly state what documents are to carried along by motorist because most times the police will be asking one for some imaginary documents with different names n titles.

Both the police and citizenry need re-education to be honest on how to interact the the police officer. Smtmes it’s the policeman at fault and smtmes it’s the individual. There should be a proper campaign towards this.

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.... like grabbing him by the balls eh?
Don't do this, don't do that.... are we talking about a public service or some revered idol worship.

Oga Frank.... I think it will be faster, easier and better to try to reform an organisation than to try and reform the wider society and I think it is the police that has to adapt to the society that the other way round.

It is simply colonial era thinking to feel that the police is in anyway superior to the society it is supposed to serve. Every society has nasty, rude and obnoxious folks. It doesn't speak well of any organisations that cannot successfully live above and work through these challenges.

Please let us as a society decide amongst ourselves how we will relate with our police. It is not up to you to tell us. Speak to your people.

Even ordinary unarmed citizens don't deserve any of such treatments you're being warned against not to try with the police. It's not idolizing the police but reminding members of the public of etiquette they may have long forgotten.

I'm not sure you were interested in the content of the message. You had only waited for a perfect avenue to go on a ranting spray.