A security supervisor was allegedly assaulted by a container truck driver at a logistics hub in Pioneer, Jurong on 13 October.
The Union of Security Employees (USE) released a statement on Facebook detailing the alleged incident, and said that the security guard suffered facial bleeding as a result.
A police report has also been lodged.
USE’s statement on Facebook
USE was alerted to yet another incident of abuse of an officer.
Last Thursday at about 9.20am, our member Supervisor Suresh S/O Subramaniam was on duty at a logistics hub at the Pioneer area in Jurong.
A container truck driver on site to collect an empty container did not follow procedures and safety protocols. On being alerted to these by Brother Suresh, he was unhappy and shouted at Brother Suresh.
After he exited the compound, the assailant stopped his container truck on the roadside in violation of traffic rules. He proceeded to the guardhouse with the intention to confront Brother Suresh. Whilst doing so, he assaulted Brother Suresh a few times, resulting in facial bleeding.
Fellow officers rushed to stop the assailant who promptly left. Brother Suresh, with his employer Spear Security Force’s support, immediately made a police report. He also saw a doctor and was given 3 days medical leave.
USE’s General Secretary Raymond Chin, President Ardi Amir and Executive Secretary Steve Tan paid Brother Suresh a visit this afternoon. On behalf of USE, they presented tonic and Fairprice vouchers to Brother Suresh.
Our officers perform duties as ascribed to them by the Private Security Industry Act and must not be abused when doing so. Acts of abuse are despicable and the union will do our utmost to work with the authorities to protect our officers.