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View all search resultsPolice launch campaign to prevent suicide on Barelang Bridge
The police are asking the people to to be more sensitive to the psychological pressures on people around them and to report anyone who might be suicidal.
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Officers from the Water and Air Police (Polairud) Unit of the Barelang City Police display a suicide prevention banner on Wednesday on a boat near the Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge, more popularly known as Barelang Bridge, in the waters off Batam, Riau Islands. The police are asking the public to be more sensitive to the psychological pressures facing those around them. (Courtesy of Barelang City Police/-)
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he Water and Air Police (Polairud) Unit of the Barelang City Police has launched a campaign on social care to prevent suicide as a response to the high suicide rate in Riau Islands, especially at the Barelang Bridge.
Barelang stands for the islands of Batam, Rempang and Galang, which constitute Batam city, the province’s largest city.
The campaign targets residents in coastal areas, fishermen and users of sea transportation.
Barelang Police Polairud Unit chief Comr. I Kade Dwisuryawandana said on Thursday that suicide prevention is a collective responsibility. He asked people to be more sensitive about the psychological pressures on the people around them.
“We ask all the people to be more caring, to pay attention to each other and to not close themselves,” he said.
“If you have a serious problem, do not keep it to yourself, immediately talk to your family, friends or trusted parties, including the police.”
The police also asked residents to immediately make a report if there is an indication that someone is suicidal so that preventive measures can be coordinated with related institutions, such as health agencies and medical workers.
