Public participation in crime prevention sought
Public participation in crime prevention sought
JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata
called on the public yesterday to join the battle against crime
in the city.
"Caring about others' fate should be developed to build
togetherness to fight crime," the two-star general said in a
weekly ceremony at the headquarters prior to handing over rewards
to a number of police personnel and civilians.
"Discard the ego which has become the trademark of
metropolitan people," said Hamami.
"Should we let a person become a victim of a crime, we could
be the next victim," he said.
That's why, he said, active public participation in fighting
crime is absolutely necessary.
"The limited number of Jakarta police personnel and a shortage
of equipment required for their operations could be compensated
by public cooperation in making the city secure," said Hamami.
Shortly after the ceremony, the police chief handed rewards,
in the form of certificates and cash, to three security guards
for their outstanding efforts in fighting crime.
Among the three were M. Dasri, 66, a security guard at the
residence of Egyptian Ambassador Mahmoed Mohamed Osman in
Menteng, Central Jakarta.
Dasri lost two fingers and suffered a serious head wound last
week fight when he struggled with at least five criminals in the
neighborhood.
On behalf of the police force, Hamami handed Dasri Rp 500,000
(US$212.80) in recognition of his performance.
"I really appreciate the present, which I can use for my
medical treatment which so far has cost me Rp 400,000," said
Dasri.
"The police gift means a lot to me and my family because I
have received nothing from my employer," continued Dasri, who
works for Rp 140,000 per month.
A reader of The Jakarta Post also presented Dasri with Rp
250,000 to help with his medical expenses.
Besides Dasri, Hamami also presented Rp 100,000 to two other
security guards, Mat Sani, 26, and Pulung Mahmudin, 30, for their
roles in stopping a group of burglars in front of the BCA bank in
Penjaringan, North Jakarta, in June.
Hamami also presented cloth to 41 police officers, who were
considered meritorious but unable to buy new uniforms while they
awaited uniform distribution from the National Police
headquarters.
The police chief then gave rewards to nine police officers who
participated in the recent national sports games and collected
medals.
Each of the nine officers received a certificate and Rp
750,000 in cash. (bsr)