Making Ranau safe for tourists
Published on: Monday, March 09, 2020
By: Clarence Dol
A UPP personnel chats with an European tourist.
RANAU: The district is not only popular for its tourists spots, but as a safe place for visitors from within as well as across the globe.The presence of Tourist Police Unit (UPP) in the area gave assurance to tourists that they are protected from crimes.ADVERTISEMENT
Ranau Police Chief DSP Sammy Newton said since its inception, the UPP also provide assistance to visitors and travellers in tourist attraction sites.
“Our UPP personnel have performed their duties well, they are highly disciplined and have received very positive reactions from both domestic and foreign tourists.
“Being one of Sabah’s main tourists destination, the presence of UPP around the area is important because not only it keep the visitors safe but it also enhance the reputation of the area as a safe place for locals and foreigners,” he said.
According to Sammy, the UPP is one of the key elements of the police force, where the unit was entrusted to provide assistance, protection and safety to domestic and foreign tourists.ADVERTISEMENT
“Starting in 2014, UPP was placed under the Land Operations Division of the Department of Crime Prevention and Community Safety. And until now, the unit has performed very well,” he said.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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He said the main responsibility of the unit is to carry out crime prevention particularly in tourist area.
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“As for our unit in Ranau, all personnel have been instructed to be well aware of situations that may arise,” he said.