Security forces have been reinforced to ensure safety during the April 30th - May 1st holidays.

The four issues that the Provincial Police and police units and localities in the province are particularly focusing on during this year's holiday are: ensuring traffic safety; maintaining order at entertainment venues and places with large crowds; preventing property theft when people are away from home for extended periods for travel or visiting their hometowns; and preventing fires and explosions.

These days, despite the scorching hot weather, traffic police officers throughout the province are constantly on duty to guide and regulate traffic, preventing traffic jams and congestion; creating the most favorable conditions for people and vehicles to travel.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hoang Vu, Head of the Traffic Police and Public Order Team of Hue City Police, shared: “Following the directives of the unit commander, all officers and soldiers in the team must strictly adhere to traffic safety plans, especially at tourist spots, historical sites, and scenic spots, with the highest determination to prevent traffic jams, congestion, and illegal racing during the holidays.”

The Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Public Security also deployed task forces to strengthen patrols and inspections of passenger buses on National Highway 1A and waterway transport on the Perfume River. They are determined to strictly handle cases of overcrowded passenger buses and violations of the Road Traffic Law; and suspend the operation of waterway vehicles that do not meet technical standards or lack sufficient life-saving and rescue equipment to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists.

Intensified inspections and enforcement actions against individuals and vehicles intentionally under the influence of alcohol are also a regular practice carried out by police units and localities throughout the province, not only during holidays. At restaurants, bars, guesthouses, hostels, and apartment complexes in Hue City and other localities, police forces are closely monitoring establishments to prevent individuals from exploiting the holiday period to organize the buying, selling, and use of drugs, thereby disrupting public order and security.

“We also advise people to take precautions to ensure their safety when away from home for extended periods, avoiding any loopholes that could be exploited by criminals to steal property. The local police force also constantly monitors the area, neighborhood, and residential community to promptly address issues at the grassroots level,” said Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Quoc Phong, Head of Phu Thuong Ward Police (Hue City).

Not only the Phu Thuong Ward Police, but all local police forces are stepping up their efforts to raise public awareness and prevent property theft. Over the past few days, through various information channels and audiovisual media, the Provincial Police and police units and localities throughout the province have been drawing people's attention to five important issues when they are away from home for extended periods.

That is, lock doors carefully, especially balcony doors, terrace doors, and shutters; if motorcycles or scooters are kept indoors, lock them with a chain lock, keep the keys in a secure place, or leave them at a relative's house; valuable possessions such as money and jewelry should be kept very carefully in a hard-to-find place…

Criminal police officers from various units and localities proactively and diligently monitor their assigned areas, coordinating with local police forces in communes and wards to organize patrols and stakeouts; thereby promptly detecting and arresting individuals involved in property theft and the illegal possession and use of narcotics.

Police in wards and communes with tourist attractions, historical sites, scenic spots, or where major events are held during holidays are strengthening coordination with civil defense forces, neighborhood groups, and security guards... both openly and secretly to maintain security and order. At agencies, organizations, units, businesses, and key locations, security forces and riot police are always on standby, ready and proactive in any situation that may arise.

“Certainly, during holidays, the market welcomes many domestic and international tourists who come to visit and shop, so maintaining security is always a priority. The market's security force coordinates with the Dong Ba Ward Police to strengthen public awareness campaigns on protecting personal property, while also detecting and apprehending any criminals who might take advantage of the situation to steal,” said Ms. Hoang Thi Nhu Thanh, Head of the Dong Ba Market Management Board.

Prepare plans to ensure traffic safety during the holidays.

During the holidays, the province experienced intense heat, posing a very high risk of fire and explosions. Therefore, the police force throughout the province has made full preparations and has all necessary equipment ready for fire prevention, control, rescue, and relief operations.

  Lieutenant Colonel Phan Thanh Phong, Head of the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department of the Provincial Police, said that to prevent fires and explosions from occurring at any time, the unit has proactively prepared plans. If a fire or explosion occurs, the unit will mobilize forces promptly to the scene to handle it immediately.”

“To effectively carry out the assigned tasks, the Provincial Police leadership requests that police units and localities strictly implement the 24/7 duty and readiness regime, being prepared to receive and handle reports related to criminal activities; preventing any sudden or unexpected situations; and maintaining peace and security for residents and tourists to enjoy and relax during the holidays,” affirmed Colonel Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Director of the Provincial Police.

Text and photos: PHONG ANH