Mr. Dinh La Thang directed to install synchronized cameras to gather beggars.

This is the request of Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee - Dinh La Thang at the working session with the Ho Chi Minh City Police Party Committee on security and order situation on the afternoon of February 17.

GrandfatherDinh La Thang made the statement at a meeting with the Ho Chi Minh City Police Party Committee on the afternoon of February 17 - Photo: THUAN THANG

At the meeting, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Dinh La Thang assigned the Ho Chi Minh City police force to make more efforts in the next 3 months to significantly reduce crime.

To achieve this goal, along with the requirement to soon have a synchronized camera system throughout the city, the Secretary of the City Party Committee directed that it is necessary to immediately deploy synchronous coordination measures between agencies and branches to provide maximum support to the police force in the task of protecting security and order...

Next, it is necessary to combine many crime prevention models, encourage people to participate and have a reward mechanism for them.

The City Party Secretary also requested to collect beggars in the central area and resolutely deal with drug addicts because this is one of the sources of some types of crime...

Besides, the City Party Secretary said that it is important to focus on information and propaganda work so that people understand and comply, creating consensus among the people.

Mr. Dinh La Thang emphasized: "We must be aware of the responsibility of leaders, strictly handle those who do not complete assigned tasks, and individuals who cause the government to lose prestige with the people..."

On behalf of the City Police leadership, Lieutenant General Le Dong Phong - Director of the City Police thanked the attention and direction of City Party Secretary Dinh La Thang.

Mr. Le Dong Phong said that in 2015, Ho Chi Minh City Police completed its goals, requirements, and tasks, continued to maintain political security and stability, and ensured social order and safety.

"Following the instructions of the City Party Secretary, the officers and soldiers of the Ho Chi Minh City Police will make every effort to successfully complete the task of protecting security and order in Ho Chi Minh City," said Mr. Phong.

According to TTO