King Abdullah says police brutality incident ‘isolated act’

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Monday visited the Public Security Department (PSD), a Royal Court statement said.

During the visit, His Majesty met PSD Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Faqih and discussed issues related to police work.

The King expressed his pride in the members of security and appreciation of their role in preserving the security of people and the stability of the Kingdom.

His Majesty stressed that the relationship between police and residents has to be based on respect, protecting people’s dignity and the rule of law.

As for the recent incident between security personnel and a citizen, when detectives attacked a university instructor brutally and were caught on camera, the King said it was an isolated act that does not represent the entire security personnel, vowing that the assailants will be held accountable.

His Majesty stressed that protecting national achievements is everybody’s job and violating them is not acceptable regardless of any justification or motive.

He also stressed that security bodies have to become role models in respecting the law.

The Monarch highlighted the importance of training security personnel to improve their performance.

Faqih briefed the King on the latest developments in the field of security, plans and measures to improve police services, in addition to their efforts in combating crimes.

The King also viewed a number of police activities conducted by various PSD
divisions.