Getting ready for polls duty
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025
Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025
By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Members of the Tawau Light Strike Force during the training session. TAWAU: Tawau police have commenced training for its Light Strike Force (LSF) unit as part of early preparations for the 17th State Election. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the In-Service Training (LDP) is crucial for equipping LSF personnel to handle any eventualities during the election period. 'This training aims to expose both new and experienced members to realistic scenarios, especially in the event of riots or disturbances during the election,' he said, Thursday. Jasmin said the latest LDP session at the Tawau District Police Headquarters (IPD) was conducted on Wednesday, involving 16 lower-rank police personnel. He added that the training was led by instructor and section commander Sergeant Khairul Iskandar Abdullah and was carried out effectively by simulating the actual atmosphere during a state election. 'The implementation of this type of LDP is part of our efforts to strengthen police readiness in facing any potential threats, particularly those involving public order,' he said.
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