Police request Rp 9.75b in funds<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: Jakarta Police chief Ins. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara has
\nsent a letter to Governor Sutiyoso, demanding financial
\nassistance worth Rp 9.75 billion as part of the attempt to
\nstrengthen security in the city.<\/p>\n
In the letter, dated Oct. 25, Makbul said that the money would
\nbe used to purchase materiel to deal with terror threats in the
\ncity.<\/p>\n
This would include bomb detection equipment and protective
\ngear to be worn by police on duty.<\/p>\n
Makbul stressed that the absence of such equipment was a
\nserious handicap for police officers in carrying out their jobs.<\/p>\n
Responding to the request, Governor Sutiyoso said that it was
\nunlikely for the city administration to entirely fulfill the
\nproposals because of financial constraints. He added that the
\npurchase of materiel should be carried out in accordance with
\nidentified priorities.<\/p>\n
The city administration handed over 86 cars last week to the
\npolice.--JP<\/p>",
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