Preparation for security in March

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)