The police rate these needs as very important given the increasing number of tourist arrivals. At least from the second week of March 2015, three tourist locations namely Tanjungpendam Beach (Tanjungpandan), Tanjungtinggi Beach and Tanjung Kelayang (Sijuk) are guarded by the Tourism Police.
"We do not want to be cheated, the Tourism Police is very necessary. Now many foreign tourists (foreign) and local tourists visit Belitung," said Belitung Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Candra Sukma Kumara.
He hoped that the Tourism Police that had been formed in the ranks of the Belitung Police Precinct increased security at tourist sites. Security is considered as the most important potential of a tourist destination besides its natural potential and local culture.
To support the performance of the Tourism Police performance, members of the police who are members will be equipped with English skills. So as to be able to communicate well when serving tourists from abroad.
In contrast to other police members, the Tourism Police patrol using bicycle. "We will equip the Tourism Police with more expertise. Such as English because English is an international language. They also patrol using onthel", added Candra.
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