What should SF members do if they witness a crime in progress?

When Security Forces (SF) members witness a crime in progress, taking appropriate action to stop the crime and then reporting it to the authorities is essential. This response highlights the active role that SF personnel are expected to play in maintaining safety and order.

Taking immediate action aligns with their responsibility to protect people and property, and it reflects a proactive approach to law enforcement. This could involve intervening directly to stop the crime, securing the area to prevent further harm, or ensuring that the threat is neutralized as quickly and safely as possible. After addressing the situation, reporting it to the relevant authorities ensures that the proper procedures are followed for documentation, investigation, and possible prosecution of the crime.

This approach emphasizes the importance of both acting decisively and ensuring that the incident is reported, which is critical for accountability and legal processes. In contrast, simply informing a commanding officer without taking action, documenting and leaving the area, or ignoring the crime altogether would not fulfill the duty to protect and serve as effectively. Those alternatives could lead to further victimization or escalation of the original crime, undermining the role of SF members in maintaining law and order.