Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung – Representatives of the Bogor municipal administration in West Java province, the police and Indonesian Military (TNI) have been holding a number of meetings ahead of President George W. Bush's visit to the Bogor Palace at the end of this month.

The police and TNI have signaled that they will mobilize their best personnel to provide security during the state guest's visit to Bogor. At least 3,000 police personnel, reinforced by TNI troops, will be on duty for the event.

Commander of the Siliwangi Military Command Maj. Gen. George Toisuta said that his office would do its best to assist the police.

"We'll mobilize many troops and do our best and be professional because this task concerns the nation's dignity," he said on the sidelines of a ceremony Friday where Insp. Gen. Paiman handed over the baton to Insp. Gen. Soenarko Danu Ardanto as West Java police chief at the West Java Police Headquarters in Bandung.

Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Sukrawadi Dahlan said that security would be fortified by 3,000 police personnel from the regency and local police forces, as well as the West Java Police Headquarters, focusing more on field security. Sukrawadi confirmed that he had held meetings to coordinate security measures.

When asked about security threats that might occur, he cited terrorist acts, street protests and traffic congestion. He confirmed that Bush and his entourage would only visit the Bogor Palace briefly.

Sukrawadi promised to assist demonstrators if they carried out rallies according to procedures. "As long as they obey the rules, we will assist them, and if they don't, we'll take stern actions," he said.

Sukrawadi urged Indonesia's majority Muslim population to uphold the good image of Islam. "We appeal to Muslims to show that Islam is compassionate," he said.