DENPASAR: Police patrol cars were equipped with global positioning systems (GPS) on Tuesday during an event overseen by Bali Police Chief Insp. Gen. Teuku Ashikin Husein.
Bali Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Gde Sugianyar said 62 police cars had been equipped with GPS to increase coordination among officers. The new system means officers can receive instant directions from headquarters.
"The GPS will enable police to respond faster and better, as called for by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono," he said, adding that the 62 patrol cars outfitted with the technology were assigned to Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan - regencies with the highest crime rates.
Sugianyar said the patrol cars would also their gas tanks expanded by 10 to 20 liters to increase their range. - JP
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