Brimob expanded in coming weeks

Brimob expanded in coming weeks

JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Roesmanhadi said on
Monday that the elite Mobile Brigade would soon expand from three
regiments to seven regiments.

He said the expansion was vital for the coming years as the
police would need more troops to effectively anticipate possible
unrest across the nation.

"With a few provinces demanding independence, we can't predict
what the nation's security situation will be like in the coming
years," Roesmanhadi said on the sidelines of the brigade's 54th
anniversary ceremony at its headquarters in Kelapa Dua
subdistrict, South Jakarta.

"As a result, I have decided to expand the force from its
existing three regiments to seven regiments. Where and when the
expansion will be done, you will see in the coming weeks. That's
all."

The newly appointed chief of the Mobile Brigade Police, Brig.
Gen. Firman Gani, welcomed the expansion of the current 3,500
personnel while observing that the move would not stop at
"increasing personnel, but will also strengthen the force with
the latest equipment".

"The people's security is of utmost importance to us. The
strengthening of our forces, with increased personnel and
equipment, will prove beneficial for the people in the long run,"
Firman told The Jakarta Post. (ylt)