BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
Local police and the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) wrapped up a specialised training programme for close to 100 members of local crime prevention committees (CPC) at Bloody Ridge National Park.
The session developed by the CPLT Tactical Team, was designed to sharpen participants’ risk awareness and build their ability to protect their communities from criminal activity, a police statement yesterday said.
Trainees were split into male and female groups and worked through practical exercises, including three-person grappling techniques for subduing troublemakers and self-defence skills for escaping threats or physical assault.
The training takes on added significance in the wake of a suspected arson attack that recently damaged trees and ongoing restoration work at the park.
Addressing participants, a CPLT representative framed the programme as a direct answer to vandalism.
Wang Yang told the group that fire could destroy trees but not the community’s determination to rebuild, describing the joint training and accompanying donations as the clearest message to anyone seeking to undermine local peace.
As a further show of support, the CPLT donated 30 uniforms and 10 torches to the CPC volunteers.
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