Argentina allows the use of firearms by federal forces in the face of “imminent danger”

Argentina will allow the use of firearms by federal security forces in the face of a “imminent danger“, as can be seen from the new general regulations presented this Wednesday by the Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrichin good air.

“The forces were very disoriented regarding the use of their weapons, very deprived of the possibility of being forces with the capacity to repel the aggressions, attacks, murders and homicides that are taking place in the areas where federal forces are located.“Bullrich said at a press conference.

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The new regulations allow the use of weapons “when there is imminent danger of death of the agent himself or of citizens in danger”against criminals, delinquents, gangsters or drug traffickers.

Also for “prevent the commission of a crime” what “puts people’s physical integrity at risk” It is “arrest a criminal who resists authority or prevent him from escaping”.

Likewise, for “maintain security and order when the physical integrity and lives of persons in custody or detainees, or of those responsible for the safety of persons, are in danger”, in reference to escape attempts in courts or prisons, which makes it possible to use weapons in the penitentiary service.

Bullrich warned that agents “They must always identify themselves as such“, with the “exception”that making it known puts the life of the agent or third parties at risk and when“there is a numerical or tactical disadvantage”.

The resolution “makes it clear how forces work“, reported Bullrich, who celebrated that the agents”They will know that they are protecting (the community) and that they are being protected by a system that allows them to fulfill the role for which they were trained”.

The minister said that agents do not want to use weapons for fear of being prosecuted and detained.

The resolution of Ministry of Securitywhich will be published this Thursday in the Official Gazette, “revokes“any provision that contradicts it is”add-ons” with him Argentine Penal Code and the United Nations international conventions that the South American country has incorporated.

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This announcement was made when the city of rosary beadsin the province of Santa Fe (central-east), crosses a “unprecedented crisis“, according to Bullrich, due to the violence associated with drug trafficking and sending the federal forces to the territory.

The minister clarified that all provincial security forces can adhere to this resolution or make their own regulations.

Despite the country’s economic crisis, he reported that three types of weapons are being acquired for federal forces: short weapons, shotguns (for controls) and Byrna non-lethal weapons (for airports and stations). Furthermore, the income from stun guns.

Source: Elcomercio

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