As Police beef up operations in major towns and cities to counter any rise in opportunistic crimes as we enter the Festive season, the Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has called on every individual to assist by being alert and vigilant.
Qiliho says that visibility will be beefed up closer to and during the weekend as they continue to work with nightclub operators and the business community to assist with the use of the available technology to help with their operations.
Qiliho has stressed the need to being security conscious as personal safety starts with individuals.
Qiliho says that they have increased their footprints in Suva and have pushed forward manpower from their Headquarters and other units and districts.
Qiliho says that last night a team of 15 officers were pushed forward from Headquarters to boost visibility and assist officers from the Totogo Police Station where officers uniform and civilian clothing are part of the Festive season operations deployment.
He says that criminals will be looking for a quick way to earn money and they would most likely target those who have had a bit too much to drink and this is why they are urging everyone to enjoy themselves responsibly.
The Police Commissioner says that they will make every attempt to provide the conducive environment for everyone to enjoy the nightlife in Suva, but they will need everyone to cooperate and understand that their personal security begins first and foremost with themselves.
