Policewomen disguise as yuppies

JAKARTA: Security personnel deployed to guard the high-profile Annual Session do not always have to sport their military or police uniform.

Several policewomen from the Jakarta Police assigned to provide security at the legislative building are not wearing their usual brown uniform.

Sporting dark gray suits and trousers, white shirts, and high heels, even a trendy purse, they look more like women executives than law enforcers.

The change of attire, however, does not mean they have mellowed. These pretty looking law enforcers take their duty seriously, including searching visitors' bags and checking visitors' ID cards, making sure that no one is carrying explosives.

Their presence helps visitors feel less nervous as the legislative compound is heavily guarded with military tanks and the police bomb squad. -- JP