JAMBI | INDATANEWS.COM - The Jambi Regional Police's concern for the community has once again been demonstrated through a concrete humanitarian initiative. Personnel from the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) Unit of the Jambi Regional Police distributed clean water to residents of Sarang Burung Village, Muaro Jambi Regency, on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The assistance was provided amid a drought that has affected the area for approximately three months. As a result, residents have increasingly faced difficulties obtaining sufficient clean water for various daily needs.Brimob personnel transported the water using a water tanker and distributed it directly to residents. The initiative was a direct response to the community's immediate needs while helping residents meet their basic water requirements for as long as the drought continues.
The water distributed by Brimob personnel can be used by residents for various household purposes, including cooking, washing and other daily activities that require clean water.The presence of Brimob personnel in Sarang Burung Village was positively received by the community. Residents welcomed the assistance, as the prolonged dry conditions have made it considerably more difficult to maintain an adequate supply of clean water.
The prolonged drought has become a significant burden for residents of Sarang Burung Village. For approximately three months, they have had to cope with limited access to clean water for their daily household needs.
Under these circumstances, the distribution of clean water has taken on particular importance. Through direct assistance to residents, personnel from the Jambi Regional Police's Satbrimob unit are seeking to help the community meet its water needs during the ongoing drought.The use of a water tanker also enables Brimob personnel to transport larger quantities of water and deliver it directly to residential areas. This allows residents to receive assistance without having to travel long distances to obtain clean water.
The water distribution also demonstrates that police service is not limited solely to matters of security and public order. In certain circumstances, police personnel also assist communities in addressing social problems involving basic necessities.Jambi Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Krisno H. Siregar, S.I.K., M.H., through Jambi Regional Police Public Relations Chief Senior Commissioner Pol. Erlan Munaji, S.I.K., M.Si., said the Jambi Police would continue to be present for the community and provide assistance, particularly when residents face circumstances requiring collective attention.
"Police personnel will continue to be present among the community, particularly when residents face difficulties such as drought and limited access to clean water. This assistance reflects the police's concern and commitment to providing concrete services and reducing the burden on the community," Senior Commissioner Erlan said.
Senior Commissioner Erlan said the Jambi Regional Police would continue its efforts to support and assist residents, including when communities face emergencies or difficulties in meeting their basic needs.
According to him, providing clean water is one form of police concern for communities affected by drought. The presence of personnel on the ground is also part of the police's efforts to build closer ties with residents through concrete measures that provide immediate benefits.Through Satbrimob, the Jambi Regional Police will continue to place the spirit of "Brimob Untuk Masyarakat", or "Brimob for the Community," at the center of its service. The principle is intended to encourage personnel to remain present among the people, care for the community, provide protection and deliver services needed by residents.
Senior Commissioner Erlan expressed hope that the water assistance provided by Brimob personnel would benefit the residents of Sarang Burung. He also emphasized that the presence of Brimob personnel among the community is not limited to security-related duties."We hope this water assistance will benefit the residents of Sarang Burung. The presence of Brimob personnel is not limited to security duties; it also reflects our connection with the community. We are ready to help and provide services whenever people need assistance," he concluded.
The statement underscores the role of Brimob personnel in carrying out their duties in service of the community. Amid the prolonged drought, the direct presence of police personnel provides assistance while helping residents gain access to clean water.
The social assistance initiative carried out by Satbrimob Jambi Regional Police in Sarang Burung Village is a concrete expression of the police's presence in supporting the community. The provision of clean water not only addresses residents' immediate needs but also demonstrates that police personnel are attentive to the actual living conditions of people in the area.
Police officials hope the assistance can help reduce the burden on residents during the ongoing drought. An adequate water supply is essential, as residents require clean water for their daily household activities.Through this initiative, Brimob personnel are once again demonstrating that police duties also include concern for the social conditions of the community. Personnel are present not only when residents require security services, but also when people face difficulties and need immediate assistance.
The distribution of clean water also helps strengthen the relationship between police personnel and the community. The presence of officers among residents creates opportunities to foster dialogue, demonstrate care and provide services whose benefits can be felt directly by the public.Satbrimob Jambi Regional Police also reaffirmed its commitment to providing concrete assistance to the community through various humanitarian initiatives and social services. The effort is in line with the principle of "Hadir, Peduli, Melindungi" - "Be Present, Care and Protect" - as part of the police's efforts to further strengthen its connection with the community.
By providing clean water, Brimob personnel seek to help residents of Sarang Burung Village meet their daily needs amid the drought that has persisted for approximately three months. The presence of Brimob personnel demonstrates the police's commitment to responding to community concerns through concrete measures and direct services on the ground. (IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala