In response to several violent and physical attacks against traffic officers by citizens, Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mahendra Singh, said ranks have been instructed to use taser guns as a non-lethal measure in confrontations.In a statement, Singh revealed that a significant number of citizens are bent on breaking the laws by committing traffic breaches and not cooperating with traffic officers when caught.He noted that it has become popular for offenders (motorists) to attack traffic officers who are unarmed all of the time.“I want to re-emphasise that this type of behaviour by our citizens will not be condoned by the Guyana Police Force, more so the Department. Anyone found committing any traffic offence in this country and when challenged by our traffic officers resort to violently resisting and assaulting them will be met with the full force of the law.“I have given instructions to all traffic officers throughout the country to continue enforcing the laws as mandated by the Police Act Chapter 16:01 and be prepared to deal condignly with violators who would attempt to resist them violently,” the Traffic Chief said in the statement.The move comes amid recent social media posts showing members of the public violently assaulting and resisting uniformed police ranks.According to Singh, traffic officers will now be issued with taser guns to protect themselves and to subdue offenders while enforcing the law and bringing them to justice.“No longer will members of the public be allowed to violently assault members of the Force with impunity when enforcing the laws. All offenders are forewarned that whoever commits traffic violations and does not cooperate with the Police as is mandated by the Constitution of Guyana will be dealt with as provided for by law,” the Traffic Chief stated.The post Cops to tase citizens who attack officers, resist arrest appeared first on News Room Guyana.