As many as 1,500 joint officers held a joint rally at the Purna Bakti Pertiwi TMII Museum yard, East Jakarta, Monday (21/2). It was directly led by the East Jakarta Mayor Muhammad Anwar in order to secure the forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The mayor was about to involve joint personnel of Satpol PP, Transportation Sub-agency, Fire and Rescue Sub-agency, police and army, as well as other related units to secure a number of locations in East Jakarta, such as churches, terminals, s tations, shopping centers, as well as toll entry and exit access.

"To all officers I ask to prepare mentally and physically. Protect your health and increase sensitivity and alertness," he stated.

He hoped that it could create a sense of security and comfort in the community.

East Jakarta Metro Resort Police Chief Com. Pol. Arie Ardian Rishadi added, 1,500 joint personnel would be on duty from Monday (12/21) to January 4. They were assigned to conduct extra tight security for 209 churches in 10 sub-districts that will hold Christmas mass worship activities, beyond security in a number of other locations.

He added this year's priority for security was monitoring the implementation of health protocols to contain the spread of COVID-19.

"The number of church congregations who attend shouldn't be more than 50 percent of the building capacity. No additional tents," he stated.