People of Jarablus are pleased with the results as the situation continues to improve with every passing day
The new Syrian police force trained and equipped by Turkey, which was deployed on January 24 in Jarablus, is working 24-hour shifts in order to ensure stability and security in the border-city. Turkey helped drive out Daesh terrorists from the city in recent months, under the context of the continuing Euphrates Shield Operation.
Trained in counter-terrorism and traffic management, the new police force, made up of 450 on-duty officers, strives to provide peace and security in Jarablus' central districts. They're tasked with managing traffic, stopping suspicious vehicles, detaining suspects, conducting search missions, and guarding vital buildings in the city, such as the hospital and the City Council. The police force also protects against theft, brawls and other public services traditionally entrusted to the police.
“Our mission is to maintain security and preserve property and to serve civilians in the areas liberated from Daesh," police force head General Abd al-Razaq Aslan al-Laz says.
Al-Laz emphasized that the 450-strong police force deployed in the city, which received diverse training covering various professional and procedural occupations in Turkey, strives to improve liveability in the city of Jarablus with every passing day.
The people of Jarablus are pleased with the new system, reports al-Laz, “The situation will continue to improve every day. We're deploying our squads to address people's needs. God willing, each day will be better than the last in Jarablus," he continued.
According to al-Laz, the police routinely patrol the city, adding that "Our police patrols can sometimes act as a deterrent. They even help diffuse the most trivial of brawls. Everyone lives in peace and security in Jarablus, and in order to achieve that, the police work around the clock. Our officers rotate between day and night shifts in an effort to better perform our job. "
With their distinct blue uniforms and standardized equipment, the new police force assumed duties in fighting terrorism in Jarablus, leaving behind their old military fatigues. Upon starting their new job, the overwhelming majority of Free Syrian Army fighters (FSA) left their old posts in the city in coordination with the new police force, in order to focus on the battle fronts. Only a few FSA fighters remain the city and they're due to evacuate Jarablus soon.
