Those who stay awake for the Tet holiday celebrations.

(Baonghean.vn) - Staying awake so the people can sleep, standing guard so the people can enjoy themselves - that is the motto that every officer and soldier of the 113 Police Unit of the Administrative Management and Social Order Police Department (Provincial Police) always remembers. And on New Year's Eve, thanks to them, the security and order situation was basically maintained.

The Lunar New Year is a time for family members to gather and celebrate the arrival of spring with many wishes. But for the officers of the 113 Police Force, they quietly continue their work, maintaining security and order so that people can welcome a peaceful new spring.

At 11 PM on January 27th (the night of the 30th of the Lunar New Year), we arrived at the 113 Police Team. At that time, people were pouring into the streets to celebrate, preparing to welcome the transition from the old year to the new. Lieutenant Colonel Tran Huu Trieu, the team leader of the 113 Police Team, poured us a cup of tea and then said: "In the days leading up to Tet, the security situation in Vinh City is complex, so our officers are always ready to go out and take on their duties."

The 113 police hotline is always busy in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year).

No sooner had the call ended than the dispatcher received a call about a public disturbance in Hong Son ward. After filtering the information, the 113 police officers were ordered to the scene. In the biting cold of the last day of the year, the car carrying the 113 police officers quickly arrived at the scene. Having identified the suspect, the officers swooped in, subdued and arrested him, handed him over to the ward police, and then proceeded to another location.

Returning to his unit just minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve, Lieutenant Colonel Trieu shared his story about his work. He explained that due to the nature of their duties, the 113 Police officers must maintain a 24/7 on-call system. On average, the 113 duty officer receives and processes dozens of reports daily. From public disorder incidents to gang fights, even marital disputes, the command center quickly dispatches forces to the scene.

Holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year) are the busiest times for the 113 emergency response team, as these are peak periods for criminals. Therefore, the officers hardly ever get to celebrate Tet or reunite with their families. Due to the vast area and limited personnel, the team members have to work at full capacity, arranging and dividing shifts scientifically to ensure they can meet the needs of the public at all times and in all places, regardless of whether the situation is simple or complex.

“From the 30th of Tet (Lunar New Year's Eve) to the 6th day of the new year is the peak period, so the 113 emergency response team has to work the hardest. Every night, the unit's hotline receives countless calls from the public. Upon receiving a report, unit leaders assess whether the information is true or false, its nature and severity, and the approximate number of individuals involved. The time from receiving the report to arriving at the scene must not exceed 5 minutes. However, during Tet, the time frame needs to be even faster,” Lieutenant Colonel Trieu said.

In the story, the officers stated that recently there have been cases of intentional injury, public disorder, and resistance to law enforcement that the unit has handled. Many of the perpetrators showed signs of being under the influence of drugs, were HIV-positive, or acted in groups, armed with various weapons such as grenades, guns, and knives, and displayed very aggressive and reckless behavior.

One individual causing a disturbance was apprehended by the 113 Police force and taken to the station.

Therefore, the requirement is not only to quickly and decisively resolve the case, arrest the suspects and seize the evidence, but also to ensure absolute safety for the public and the task force. The strategy always adheres to the "three best" principle: "fastest, strongest, and most effective."

"Despite facing danger, the 113 emergency response team is always ready to go on duty, day or night, near or far, thus becoming a reliable address that earns the trust, love, and admiration of the people," Lieutenant Colonel Trieu added.

Due to the nature of their work, almost every year, the officers of the 113 emergency response unit are unable to gather with their families to celebrate New Year's Eve, light incense at the ancestral altar, and pray for health and peace for their families in the new year. "During Tet (Lunar New Year), everyone wants to be at home with their family to enjoy the festivities, but for us 113 officers, we are always busy with our duties, dedicating ourselves to our work so that the people can have a peaceful and happy Tet," said Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Ngoc.

In the minds of the 113 police officers, every report is an urgent call from the people. Therefore, besides their responsibility, there is an invisible force that draws them to the scene of the report, with the desire to get there as quickly as possible, resolve the situation safely and effectively, and bring peace to the people. They understand that being a 113 police officer means working through the night. And having to interrupt meals to rush to the scene upon receiving reports of fights, disturbances, etc., happens more often than not.

At 5:30 AM on January 28th, in the chilly weather of the New Year's Day, the 113 Police officers finished their night shift. Despite staying awake all night, there was no sign of fatigue on their faces. On the contrary, for them, maintaining security and order to ensure peace for the people celebrating Tet (Lunar New Year) was their greatest happiness.

Nguyen Hung