On September 8, the Ministry of Public Security held an audio-video conference on Strengthening Society’s Management and Control, requesting that public security organizations at all levels closely follow the meeting spirit of the August 17 conference on Safeguarding Security during the 60th Anniversary Celebration of National Day, to ensure social stability and create a good social environment for the celebration.
The Ministry of Public Security also requested that the 6 neighboring provinces and the City of Beijing become the “moat” for Beijing, providing a safety buffer for Beijing by implementing strict checkups and control processes; that public security organizations at all levels and all other departments and police organizations implement emergency command processes with 24 hour on-duty staff and preparation under real battle conditions.
Source: Ministry of Public Security, September 8, 2009
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