Beware of intruders: Police

Beware of intruders: Police

JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman
warned security personnel of all 48 political parties on Monday
of the possible presence of "uninvited intruders".

"We ask you to be on alert physically and mentally. Don't be
easily influenced by rumors until you check the truth. We all
know how irresponsible people get carried away during these
moments," Noegroho told around 10,000 security members of the
parties contesting for the June 7 general election.

The parade of parties' security personnel all attired in their
respective colorful uniforms at the Senayan Indoor Stadium in
Central Jakarta was designed to show preparations for a clean and
safe campaigning period and general election.

According to Noegroho, the city police have found strong
indications that intruders have already entered several parties.

"Several clashes occurred abruptly between political parties
in other provinces. Although it's minor and far away from us, for
police it's already an indicator that we have to be alert," he
said.

Some members of the parties' security personnel have received
training on how to handle crowds and negotiate with other
political parties twice at the Police School in Lido, West Java
last week.

"The lessons you've received from us can be applied as you
will act as police with limited authority while waiting for the
arrival of police," he told the crowd.

None of the parties' security personnel were allowed to arm
themselves with any type of weapon, except a stick and a whistle.

"During the campaign, they (security members) will help police
clear traffic and also to control their fellow party members,"
Noegroho said. (emf)