Banten Police Chief Inspector Normal Hengki highlighted the Brimob deployment as a testomony to Polri’s readiness and dedication to helping residents affected by floods and landslides that struck a number of districts and cities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra final month.
“The 100 Brimob personnel are assigned to hold out humanitarian duties for one to 6 months, relying on situational developments and directions from Polri Headquarters,” he acknowledged throughout the troop send-off in Serang Metropolis, Banten, on Friday.
Hengki defined that the 100-member group will function underneath the command of the Aceh Regional Police, specializing in humanitarian duties reminiscent of evacuation, logistics distribution, safety assist, and joint restoration efforts with related establishments.
“Given the devastating influence of the disasters on the neighborhood, the presence of the state via Polri, notably the Brimob Corps, has change into essential in addressing post-disaster emergencies,” he mentioned.
Addressing the Brimob personnel, the police chief emphasised the significance of sustaining a humane strategy in each project, regardless of the numerous challenges they might face within the area, together with excessive climate circumstances, troublesome terrain, and trauma skilled by affected residents.
“You could perform your duties with professionalism, self-discipline, loyalty, sincerity, and empathy. A humane strategy should stay a precedence,” Hengki mentioned, urging the personnel to uphold correct conduct and perspective to take care of public belief.
He additional careworn that cross-sector synergy with the Aceh Regional Police, the army, native governments, well being staff, and volunteers is crucial to make sure that catastrophe response efforts are carried out successfully and in a coordinated method.
“This deployment is predicted to supply Brimob personnel with a possibility to exhibit their dedication and repair to the folks,” he remarked.
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Translator: Devi Nindy, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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