Jonbummer Neutral Newbie June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 who's head(s) going to fall this time? ---- Escape bid from court: SOPs not followed A BREACH in procedure allowed two detainees to make an escape bid from the lock-up at the Subordinate Courts on Wednesday, said police, which will carry out a probe to see if there was any negligence involving the officers. Although the two men were re-arrested swiftly after their dash to freedom, the lunchtime breakout attempt will again raise questions about complacency and readiness levels within the security forces, coming so soon after the escape of terrorist Mas Selamat Kastari in late February. Commissioner of Police Khoo Boon Hui said in a statement issued at midnight: 'We have a proper system to manage persons-in-custody. Though our officers have arrested the two men expeditiously, I am treating the matter seriously and have directed CID to investigate into the escape, including whether there was any negligence involving the officers. 'Actions will be taken against those found to have not carried out their duties properly.' The flight to freedom for the escaped detainees was short-lived. One of them did not make it out of the court building. He apparently tripped and fell near the security checkpoint at the court entrance and was pinned down by three uniformed officers and brought back to the lock-up. The other man managed to get as far as the driveway of the nearby Furama Hotel about 100m away after leaping over a rope barrier and dashing out of the building, with a pack of security guards and cops in hot pursuit. He was caught and brought back to custody. Police said the duo had appeared in Court on Wednesday's morning for separate charges related to robbery with hurt. They were brought back to the lock-up to be transferred to the Queenstown Remand Prison and were placed in the same cell. At about 1.45pm, a police officer opened the cell gate to give water to one of the men who had asked for it. On opening the gate, the two men seized the opportunity to attack the officer and charged out. They continued to assault the police officer violently, punching and kicking him in the face and stomach, said the police statement. While the Police officer was down on the floor, they made their way to a gate at the exit of the lock-up. They then pressed a buzzer to indicate for the gate to be opened. Officer did not follow procedure 'According to procedure, the police officer responding to the buzzer should verify the identity of the person via the CCTV before opening the gate. He failed to do so,' said the statement. 'He opened the gate without checking, thereby enabling the two men to make their way through a stairwell leading to the ground floor public area of the Subordinate Courts.' An alert was raised and police officers were immediately deployed to seal off all exits. Within 10 minutes of the escape, police officers spotted both escapees at the lobby and managed to subdue one of them just before the main entrance. The other tried to dash out of the Subordinate Courts. He was arrested after a short chase. For voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant, the two men may be jailed up to seven years, fined, and caned. They will also be charged for escape from legal custody, which carries a jail term of up to two years and fine, if convicted. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 Wah Lau Eh ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahbengdriver 6th Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 Trained by MAS SELAMAT? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2 1st Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 more heads is going to rolls liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 but definitely not WKS's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2 1st Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 this case n WKS no relate.... anyway how can he micro manage all those details... those officers that no check and open the gate really getting complacent liao... ppl need till 1 day for something big to happen then they wake up this place is getting less safe for us or next generation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbummer Neutral Newbie June 12, 2008 Author Share June 12, 2008 oh bro, i'm sorry that it happened. but it had! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonbummer Neutral Newbie June 12, 2008 Author Share June 12, 2008 bro, the BIG thing already happened lor... rem MAS SELMAT? he's still 'somewhere out there' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2 1st Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 ppl from neighbouring county oredi say he small fry liao... escape is 1 thing preventing him or some1 else from doing something is another.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 'Actions will be taken against those found to have not carried out their duties properly.' (obviously, only officers will kena ) The flight to freedom for the escaped detainees was short-lived. One of them did not make it out of the court building. He apparently tripped and fell near the security checkpoint at the court entrance and was pinned down by three uniformed officers and brought back to the lock-up. (these 3 officers will receive flowers maybe) At about 1.45pm, a police officer opened the cell gate to give water to one of the men who had asked for it. (this officer will kena for sure) Officer did not follow procedure 'According to procedure, the police officer responding to the buzzer should verify the identity of the person via the CCTV before opening the gate. He failed to do so,' said the statement. (this officer will kena big time ) 'He opened the gate without checking, thereby enabling the two men to make their way through a stairwell leading to the ground floor public area of the Subordinate Courts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjkbeluga 5th Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 Hahaha... Failed MSK maneuver attempt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahyoo2002 2nd Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 NO ONE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Clutched June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 Of cos lah....... how can the Taiji master be at fault de..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord 1st Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 Aiyah.. Old news liaoz.. Life still goes on.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffang Neutral Newbie June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 think both dunno the way at all, that why so blur! if you know the place well, they will have out b4 the police get them... lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Application9999 Clutched June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 it is honest mistake!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 more heads is going to rolls liao... Think those Kar Kia will kena jialat jialat ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear June 12, 2008 Share June 12, 2008 (edited) oh bro, i'm sorry that it happened. but it had! Sounds very familiar ... Edited June 12, 2008 by Mzrmazda3 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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