LAHORE, Oct 03 (APP):Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore,Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Saturday directed police officers to ensure foolproof security arrangements at banks and financial institutions and strictly implement the prescribed security standard operating procedures (SOPs).
In a statement, he also appreciated the police team for the immediate arrest of a suspect involved in a bank robbery and said protection of the lives and property of citizens was the foremost responsibility of Lahore Police, adding that no negligence in this regard would be tolerated.
The CCPO directed police to take all possible measures for the protection of citizens and said modern technology was being utilized to apprehend elements involved in serious crimes.
He directed that action against criminal elements be made more effective and all available resources be utilized for ensuring public safety.
CCPO,Bilal Siddique Kamyana directed that security arrangements at banks and financial institutions be regularly monitored and immediate action taken in case of any deficiency or negligence.
He also called for strict implementation of bank security SOPs.
He directed that special attention be paid to the professional training of bank security guards in line with modern requirements so that they could effectively deal with any emergency situation.
The CCPO directed divisional SPs to ensure regular monitoring of security arrangements at banks and financial institutions in their respective areas.
He made it clear that negligence in bank security would not be tolerated and action would be taken against those responsible for any lapse.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
