Ahead Of The New Year, The Police Ask The Public To Be Beware Of Provocation

Head of Police Public Relations Division, Inspector General Argo Yuwono (Photo: Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The National Police appealed to the public to be aware and not be provoked by terror and efforts to play one another before the New Year.

Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono, asked the community to be sensitive and care about the surrounding environment, including paying attention to, and recognizing the neighbors beside the house.

Argo also reminded the role of the neighborhood association (RW) and neighborhood (RT) administrators to work optimally to identify their residents. Then the optimization of the functions of Bhabinkamtibmas, babinsa and village officials can identify local residents.

"We also urge the public not to easily believe news that is negative, hoax and provocative, and not to be easily pitted against by irresponsible groups," said Argo in his statement, Wednesday, December 29.

In addition, Argo also asked the public to be aware of the possibility of acts of terror during the New Year's Eve 2021 celebration even though officers had arrested several suspected terrorists.

"We also ask religious leaders, teachers and parents to convey our appeal and enlightenment to the surrounding environment to be more concerned," said the former Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya.

Furthermore, Argo invites the public to always implement health protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19. "We urge people not to celebrate the New Year outside. At home it is better to maintain health protocols," said the two-star general.