Preparation for security in March

JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo officiated an on-the-alert ceremony at the Mobile Brigade Headquarters in Kelapa Dua, Bogor, yesterday in preparation for next month's General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly.

Dibyo said the ceremony was aimed mainly at improving the spirit and commitment among Mobile Brigade members in maintaining security during the General Session.

"Police have only one choice: Help the General Session succeed," he said.

He said the security operation of the General Session, code- named Operasi Mantap Brata III, was also aimed at helping safeguard people's daily activities.

Yesterday's ceremony was attended by 1,700 police officers from Mobile Brigade Regiment I and II, the city police Mobile Brigade, Air Police Unit and the Canine Unit.

Dibyo handed over several cars and motorcycles and medicines to help the officers' operation.

The ceremony was also attended by National Police Deputy Chief Lt. Gen. Luthfie Dahlan, Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata and several high-ranking police officers. (jun)