Course opens for 2nd special squad

Course opens for 2nd special squad

JAKARTA (JP): Specially trained policemen are badly needed to
fight criminals who have become more violent to both their
victims and law enforcers, said the City Police chief.

Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said police officers should also improve
their abilities to solve the rising criminal activities and
minimize making errors during investigations.

"Police officers should be more professional in carrying out
their duty because criminals have gotten smarter with their
techniques," said Hamami in an address read out by his deputy,
Brig. Gen. Gunawan.

On Thursday, Gunawan officially opened a one-month training
program for 91 officers from the City Police's second Pioneer
Squad at the Lido Police School, Sukabumi, West Java. The
officers were recruited from eight precincts.

The squad will be trained in martial arts, diving, driving and
mountaineering. The first squad of 61 officers graduated last
week. (04)