Watchmen to carry guns and arrest civilians as new regulation takes effect, mtaamka!

[Jukeboxhero]

I don’t see any problem, many of these private security guards are actually more professional than regular cops in the way they treat people

[Thirimaii]

@Punda

[B]- The regulations indicate private security service provider shall as far as is reasonably possible use non-violent means in arresting any suspected offender

• Once the arrest is made, the guards who will now be armed with guns and not rungus will hand over the suspect to the nearest police station
• Besides making arrests, private guards will be involved in escorting cash in transit (CIT), replacing the police in that line of work
• They will be allowed to use armoured and rapid response vehicles and even blare sirens and flash warning lights during emergencies [/B]

n the gazette notice by the Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, the watchmen as they are commonly referred to will also be privileged to use armoured and rapid response vehicles and even blare sirens and flash warning lights to clear the highways during emergencies. According to the gazette notice published on Friday, July 12, the guards will have the power to arrest by non-violent means any persons suspected to have committed a criminal offence and then hand over the suspect to the nearest police station.

Was this subjected to public participation?

[Thirimaii]

@fishmonger

:D:D:D It has worked in other neighboring countries. In Ug and Rwanda guards have guns and all is well. Let us not be too skeptical.

Boss the danger is too clear for all to see

[shocks]

@fishmonger

It will work, but with only meticulous planning that will involve intensive training of the guards, on both gun handling and mental stability. The legislation should also have strict control of gun ownership and use by the private security companies. No guard should be allowed to go home with a gun.

Na wale watchmen who show up to work drunk, ati changaa keeps baridi away… Ngori zaidi

[pamba]

@Rubeni

I think its a good move to improve security. Plus not all security companies will be given the firearms; only the established ones kama G4S, KK, Securex. They guys employ even university graduates.

G4s ndio wamekuwa wakisanya cash in transit ama?

[Thirimaii]

I am surprised guys are for the idea.However professional they are,those guards were never trained for the new role they are about to assume

[LuandaMagere]

this is a bullsh*t idea … i don’t think Matiang’i should vie for any seat now , he is now going mad !

[dingoo_wa_ingoo]

@Jukeboxhero

I don’t see any problem, many of these private security guards are actually more professional than regular cops in the way they treat people

The only way you can make such a statement is if YOU are a watchman.

Everyone knows that your statement is false.

[Lambishwa_Lolo]

@captain obvious

In Britain even actual police do not have handguns, and security is still top notch. This is the kind of stupid reasoning that has led to regular mass shootings in the US. Instead of curbing illegal guns, because they know where they come from, they suggest placing even more guns in the hands of the “good guys”. Regular police and DCI officers have been known to rent out their guns to criminals, but we’re expected to believe watchmen can never be compromised?

This is a plan we create Private Death Squads…Wewe unaunda Security firm…Unakua na private elite commandos,nkitaka mtu angolewe nakukujuia,anazimwa…Gun na munition untraceable:D:D:D:D([COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=1]No records available[/SIZE])…Style ya CIA Covert Operations na MOSSAD ama ChVK Wagner Group:oops::oops::oops:…Kelele haitakua unless opponent ako pia na smart team yake…Expect wasitooo wanunue amour vehicles kama njugu sasa…Its business…Sasa nikijua mtu tunaeza Develop an ARMS Plant/factory,ni outunguu tuu kunukisha…Kuvunaa tuuu:cool: @Makonika unajua desihning of assault riffle,tujaribu biashara:)

[Shaka]

I do not think it means every other guard will have a gun, only those guarding areas like churches, banks, shopping malls and schools. And probably those guarding govt officials residence. It is a good move that will improve security since police will have yime to go after criminals not being used as guards.

[pamba]

@dingoo_wa_ingoo

The only way you can make such a statement is if YOU are a watchman.

Everyone knows that your statement is false.

Even the recce elite squad is composed of only 15 crews, ever wondered why they can’t increase that no?

[pamba]

@Shaka

I do not think it means every other guard will have a gun, only those guarding areas like churches, banks, shopping malls and schools. And probably those guarding govt officials residence. It is a good move that will improve security since police will have yime to go after criminals not being used as guards.

Interrogate your statement well sir, what creteria will the government use to arm those security guards bearing in mind some have been removed from the force due to disciplinary actions?