Cambodian police chief here to forge ties

Cambodian police chief here to forge ties

JAKARTA (JP): Cambodian Police Chief, Lt. Gen. Hok Lundy, and
five senior officers visited the Jakarta Metropolitan Police
headquarters on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta yesterday to
forge closer cooperation and assistance with the Indonesian
police.

"We need to embark on a joint cooperation with the Indonesian
police particularly on crime investigation, anti-riot methods,
and seawater police system," Lundy told The Jakarta Post
yesterday shortly after taking a close look at the city police
latest devices.

Lundy also said that the Cambodian police is seeking
assistance from the Jakarta police.

"We want to learn from the experience of the Indonesian police
as our two countries have some similarities, such as the cultural
traditions," said the three-star general.

Moreover, the Cambodian people are already familiar with the
Indonesian police force for their unforgettable role as members
of the Indonesia's UN peacekeepers in Cambodia in 1992 and 1993,
said Lundy.

During the visit yesterday, Lun and his five officers, wearing
white uniforms, were welcomed by Jakarta Police Chief, Maj. Gen.
Hamami Nata, accompanied by senior officers and all heads of the
city police precincts.

The Cambodian officers, who were here to attend the 50th
anniversary of the Indonesian Police, were briefed about the
Jakarta police latest devices, personnel, system and duties.

According to Hamami, the city police will report to the
National Police chief for approval should there be a formal
request for help from the Cambodian police force. (bsr)