Police spokesmen meeting ends

JAKARTA (JP): National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. Nurfaizi officially closed the five-day meeting of police spokesmen of 27 provincial police headquarters yesterday.

The 92 participants of the meeting discussed the roles and function of police information offices in improving the force's image.

Reading a statement from deputy chief of administrative affairs Maj. Gen. Roesmanhadi, Nurfaizi said all police spokesmen should be proactive in doing their jobs as information sources for the public.

"Please clarify properly any misleading news which could damage the police's image. All information given to the public should be accurate to avoid misunderstanding and more problems, especially prior to the May 29 general election," he said.

The yearly meeting was held at Graha Purna Wira on Jl. Darmawangsa, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

The participants visited the Kompas daily and The Jakarta Post editorial offices Thursday. (04)