Police Urge Residents To Increase Vigilance To Prevent Criminal Acts

JAKARTA Criminal acts in a number of areas of Jakarta are increasingly prevalent and occur almost every day. Various cases stemm from trivial problems that lead to big problems that disturb the public.

Responding to these conditions, the police appealed to residents to increase their vigilance and strengthen their active role in maintaining environmental security.

In his appeal, the police asked the public to reactivate the environmental security system (sikamling) as a preventive measure.

"Residents are also asked to be more sensitive to the presence of foreigners and suspicious movements, and immediately report any findings that are considered suspicious to the nearest police force", said Head of Subunit Vice Control (VC) of the South Jakarta Metro Police Satreskrim, IPTU Adithya Aji Pratama, in Jakarta.

In addition, the public is reminded to maintain personal and family security, including ensuring that houses and vehicles are always locked when abandoned. The police also emphasized the importance of staying away from drug abuse and alcohol because both can trigger criminal acts and damage the mentality of the younger generation.

In the midst of increasing crime, the police emphasized the need for inter-citizen harmony.

Good relationships with neighbors are considered the key in creating a safe environment. Residents are asked to remind each other to maintain harmony and avoid social conflicts that can trigger disturbances in security and public order (kamtibmas). " said IPTU Adithya, a graduate of the Police Academy in 2021.

The police also invite the public not to be easily provoked by hoax news or information that is not necessarily true, because it can trigger panic and commotion. Residents are asked to immediately report activities that lead to gambling, illegal liquor, or acts of thuggery. In addition, the public is asked to be aware of teachings that are contrary to Pancasila.

"We must continue to take care of each other, because the community is the main spear that helps us the police in maintaining security and security," said the police.

With the collaboration between security forces and the community, it is hoped that the security and social security situation in Jakarta can remain conducive and the crime rate can be significantly reduced.