【正文】 public security organs may, in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, take appropriate measures for traffic control. Article 16 As necessitated by investigation of a crime, public security organs may, in accordance with relevant regulations of the State, take technical reconnaissance measures after strictly following approval formalities. Article 17 The public security organs of the people39。s policemen of public security organs may, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the State, use weapons in case of emergencies such as resisting arrest, rebellion, escaping from prison, grabbing firearms or other acts of violence. Article 11 In order to stop serious illegal and criminal activities, the people39。 and guide mass organizations such as public security mittees in their work of maintaining public order and preventing crime。 (8) to keep under control assemblies, processions and demonstrations。s policemen, when carrying out their duties according to law, shall be protected by law. Chapter II Functions and PowersArticle 6 The people39。s exercise of their functions and powers according to law, and ensuring the smooth progress of reform, opening up and the socialist modernization drive. Article 2 Tasks of the people39。People39。s police39。s policemen must take the Constitution and laws as the guiding principles for their activities, be devoted to their duties, be honest and upright and highly disciplined, obey orders, and enforce laws strictly. Article 5 People39。 (7) to serve as bodyguards for persons specially designated by the State and protect important places and installations。 (13) to guide and supervise the work of security in State organs, public organizations, enterprises, institutions, and major construction projects。 (4) carrying articles that are probably obtained illegally. The period of time for holding up the interrogated person shall be not more than 24 hours, counting from the moment he or she is taken into the public security organ. In special cases, it may be extended to 48 hours upon approval by the public security organ at or above the county level, and the interrogation record shall be kept on file. If further interrogation of the person is approved, his or her family or the organization in which he or she works shall be notified without delay. If further interrogation of the person is not approved, he or she shall be released immediately. If, through further interrogation, a public security organ considers it necessary to detain the interrogated person or adopt other pulsory measures against him or her according to law, a decision shall be made within the period of time as provided in the preceding paragraph. If the decision cannot be made within the period of time as provided in the preceding paragraph, the interrogated person shall be released immediately. Article 10 The people39。s governments at or above the county level may, for the purpose of preventing and checking acts that seriously endanger public order, restrict the passage or parking of people or vehicles in certain areas and within certain period of time, and may even exercise traffic control when necessary. The people39。s policemen shall, when in spare time running into emergencies that fall into the scope of their official duties, perform their duties. Chapter III Obligations and DisciplineArticle 20 People39。 they shall handle without delay cases reported by citizens. People39。 (4) to extort confession by torture or subject criminals to corporal punishment or maltreat them。s policemen must be dressed according to relevant regulations, must wear the insignia of the people39。 (3) to have fine political and professional quality and good conduct。s police shall meet the following requirements: (1) possessing professional knowledge of law。s policemen who have received awards may, according to relevant regulations of the State, be promoted ahead of time in police ranks and may also be given material rewards. Chapter V Guarantee for Performance of Police DutiesArticle 32 People39。s policemen in performing their duties according to law shall be protected by law. Whoever makes outstanding achievements in assisting people39。 (3) to refuse the people39。 if a crime is constituted, the person shall be investigated for criminal responsibility in accordance with law. Article 37 The State ensures the supply of funds needed by the people39。s Procuratorates and administrative supervisory organs in accordance with law. Article 43 The people39。s policeman39。s policeman who has been given an administrative sanction may be demoted to a lower police rank or deprived of his police rank in accordance with the relevant regulations of the State. With respect to a people39。s Police promulgated on June 25, 1957 shall be annulled at the same time. 8