Conduct and discipline

(1) Every Armed Police Officer on duty shall ensure the maintenance of peace and tranquility to the best of his ability and shall- (i) obey without delay, all lawful orders of his official superiors issued for the maintenance of law and order; (ii) not exercise his discretion to use disproportionate or excessive force; (iii) not exercise his discretion to refrain from using appropriate force to maintain the public peace, on extraneous considerations or in pursuance to orders or suggestions from a person other than his official superior; and (iv) not use his position, uniform or arms to intimidate any person other than when required in the proper discharge of his duties.