Police chief urges patrol units to assist public

AMMAN — Public Security Department (PSD) Director Maj. Gen. Atef Saudi on Monday instructed patrol units to provide security and humanitarian assistance to everyone living in the Kingdom.

Saudi’s instructions were made during a meeting with officers who patrol the capital’s streets and neighbourhoods, according to a PSD statement

“The police chief met with patrol officers and instructed them to exert their utmost efforts to help people and be present and prepared,” PSD Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amer Sartawi said.

He added that this does not mean that there will be an increase in the number of police patrols on the capital’s streets.

“This is basically to encourage officers on duty, who are already doing a fine job, to be extra helpful to anyone in need,” Sartawi told The Jordan Times.

During the meeting, the police chief said deploying patrol units in residential and shopping areas, as well as other vital locations, is part of the PSD’s methodology to “enhance the sense of security and safety for citizens, residents and visitors”.

“The idea is to have officers present in these vital areas to directly get involved if needed and provide the necessary assistance,” Saudi told the patrol officers.

He stressed the importance of the shared responsibility between citizens and the police in supporting and ensuring the safety and security of the community.

“We are always eager to strengthen the humanitarian relationship between the police and our citizens to ensure” public safety, Saudi said.