Swiss Club security officer made police report after being shoved in chest by PHV driver
The security officer in the Swiss Club altercation on Aug 11 made a police report after he was shoved twice by a motorist in a dispute at the club entrance.
Stomper JC shared a video of the incident.
The Union of Security Employees (USE) posted on Facebook on Aug 16 that Mr Chandra Segaran, the security officer, was presented with the union's Quick Relief Support vouchers when he returned to the location after his medical leave.
In the post, USE recounted that Mr Chandran had asked the private hire vehicle driver about his purpose for entering the Swiss Club.
"The driver refused to say anything and demanded that Brother Chandra lift the barrier to let him in immediately," said the union.
"Brother Chandra refused, as allowing entry to unidentified vehicles with unknown purposes would constitute a trespassing incident. The driver then aggressively challenged Brother Chandra and used vulgarities on him.
"The incident escalated when the driver became aggressive and pushed Brother Chandra on his left chest as seen on the widely circulated video. Brother Chandra was pushed twice.
"Brother Chandra did not retaliate and informed the driver not to block the entrance and to leave the premises. The driver eventually complied. Brother Chandra made a police report on the same day."
In response to a Stomp query, the police confirmed a report was lodged, adding that investigations are ongoing.
USE added in it post: "Security officers in Singapore perform duties under the Private Security Industry Actto safeguard lives and properties. They should not be abused while executing their duties. The PSIA was enhanced in May 2022 to offer increased protection to security officers."
The union said that anyone with information on any abuse of security officers should report it via the MyUSE app or email use@ntuc.org.sg.
