Crime prevention for Ramadhan

Crime prevention for Ramadhan

From Suara Karya

As the Muslim community fasts during the month of Ramadhan, it
is even more imperative for state intelligence officers and
police detectives to conduct surveillance activities in the fight
against crime.

Public spaces and transport facilities in Greater Jakarta are
notorious for their crime rates, which could rise during Ramadhan
and on the eve of the Idul Fitri post-fasting holiday.

Pickpockets, robbers, muggers, bag-snatchers and other
criminals are getting bolder and usually operate in groups, even
in broad daylight, preying on all, including women and the
elderly.

In response, the police should take stern action to deter
crooks from reoffending after they are arrested and released.
In some cases, pickpockets turned over to the police have become
recidivists within a few weeks.

DEDY SURIATMAJA
Bekasi, West Java