The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the municipal police and the use of lethal weapons: “It cannot be done overnight”

Interior Minister Vicente Romero referred to the statement of the deputy mayor of the Metropolitan of Lima, Renzo Regiardo, who assured that it was necessary to create municipal police which fights with deadly weapons against the increase in crime and the insecurity of citizens.

Owner minter commented that “for the use of force, we must change the rules” and that before allowing the use of deadly weapons, personnel – whether tranquility or possible municipal police- They must undergo ongoing training and psychological assessment.

He also pointed out that there are less lethal weapons, “such as vest (bulletproof) and Pepper spray”with which the night watchmen of various districts of the capital can be equipped “immediately.”

“Taking into account municipal policeI know him very well, I had the opportunity to visit Spain and see how it works. Here we are in the process. I understand that the rule tranquility we have to improve it,” the minister told the press.

“In order to use force, we must change the rules. It can’t be done overnight, but at least for now, I think there are less lethal weapons like a vest and pepper spray, I agree that they can be given immediately,” he said. added.

Carlos Bruce: “The state forbade Luis Manrique to even hold a stick in his hand to protect himself”

The mayor of Santiago de Surco, Carlos Bruce, mourned this Sunday the death of night watchman Luis Manrique Pizarro, who was shot by a gunman while trying to prevent a robbery, and called him a “hero” of his neighborhood.

In an interview with RPP News, Charles Bruce took the opportunity to pose a question to the government and urged it to “encourage once and for all” to approve an opinion amending Law 31297, the Service Law Municipal serenade and that it allows the use of non-lethal weapons.

“Luis Manrique he is from today a hero for all surcanos. He did not hesitate to risk his life to stop a criminal from robbing a well-known store. Unfortunately the government has banned Luis Manrique even have a stick in hand to protect yourself. The state told Luis Manrique that he had to fight empty-handed with a criminal who had a firearm,” he said.