Taking Care of Each Other in Jakarta When You're Left Homecoming

Collaboration between the police and TNI to protect the environment and residents who are not going home makes homecomers feel comfortable.

HUMAS POLRES METRO JAKARTA BARAT

The West Jakarta Metro Police patrol several residential areas to ensure security and prevent criminal acts such as theft, on Tuesday (9/4/2024).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS - The security and environmental order situation in Jakarta is still safe even though there are many empty houses left by residents going home for Eid homecoming. Collaboration between the police and TNI and residents who look after each other makes travelers feel comfortable leaving their homes for long periods of time.

Head of the Public Information Bureau, National Police Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, revealed that the situation of security and public order (kamtibmas) was monitored by Operation Ketupat 2024 officers in a safe and controlled condition. As of Friday (12/4/2024) throughout Indonesia there were 696 recorded crimes, 20 disasters, and 28 disturbances to the peace.

"The general situation of public order and security is under control and peaceful. The police are committed to maintaining and safeguarding public order and security," said Trunoyudo at the National Police Headquarters in Jakarta on Saturday (13/4/2024).

He hopes that the community will continue to maintain this conducive situation until the blessings of Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijriah, by maintaining the unity of Indonesia. The police will always optimize performance by patrolling in areas prone to security disturbances during the 2024 Ketupat Operation.

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Vehicles pass by the Integrated Mass Rapid Transit or MRT Phase 2A project in the Tamansari area of West Jakarta on Friday (12/4/2024). Infrastructure and property projects still appeared quiet from work activities on the third day of Eid al-Fitr holiday. It is estimated that the work will return to normal next week as the joint leave and Eid al-Fitr holiday period ends.

In Jakarta, members of the Community Development Directorate (Ditbinmas) of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police are actively encouraging residents to help safeguard empty homes left by travelers. Prior to Eid al-Fitr, residents who plan to travel have been asked to report their travel plans to their local neighborhood head for data collection and protection while away.

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The Director of Binmas of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner General Badya Wijaya, also urged the public to help maintain a safe security situation. One of them is to prevent security disturbances such as brawls that often occur in Jakarta.

"I'm requesting for the help of the Police force to secure empty homes left by residents who have gone on mudik. Polda Metro Jaya will also conduct night patrols to ensure Jakarta remains safe and conducive," said Badya.

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DOKUMENTASI RW 003

The residents of Rukun Warga 003, Jembatan Besi Sub-District, Tambora District, West Jakarta patrol at night at the RW 003 post to maintain community security and order during Ramadan and Eid.

Meanwhile, residents are taking care of the environment by taking turns to patrol. For example, residents of Community 003 in Jembatan Besi Village, Tambora District, West Jakarta, have implemented a patrol system for the past 10 years to safeguard the vacant homes of residents who go hometown during holidays. In this densely populated area, about 30 percent of approximately 4,000 households in 15 neighborhood groups go hometown during Eid.

Every resident who goes on a pilgrimage is asked to leave their house keys with environmental officials. This is to make it easier for residents who do not go on a pilgrimage to help maintain their homes, as well as to facilitate access in case of emergencies such as fires.

"For the past 10 years, from the fasting month until Eid al-Fitr, we have always conducted nightly patrols until dawn. We always gather at the guard post and close off all the alleys in our neighborhood. So, during Eid al-Fitr, there is only one access point to enter and exit our neighborhood," said Didi Mawardi, Chairperson of RW 003, Jembatan Besi.

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Before handing over the keys to the environmental officer, those who are going home for Eid must also ensure that all gas hoses have been detached from the stove to prevent the risk of gas leaks. Unnecessary electrical sockets should also be unplugged to avoid electrical short circuits. If possible, ensure that the parked vehicle is not left outside the house, which could attract thieves or obstruct other road users.

Every day, these officials send security situation reports to the Village Development Officer (Babinsa) or the Police Officer in Charge of Community Security and Order (Bhabinkamtibmas) as part of security coordination with the authorities. This collaboration has made RW 003 Jembatan Besi safe from burglary and fire incidents during Ramadan and Eid.

"We follow the instructions of the police, military, and firefighters. Thank God, there have been no incidents of theft in empty houses of travelers, nor have there ever been any fires, and hopefully there never will be. We once experienced losing a motorbike due to carelessness parking it outside of the house," said Didi.

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