AMMAN – The Local Security Council of
Shmeisani Police District has held its monthly meeting at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
Knowledge Forum (TAG-KF) in the presence of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder
and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), Head of Shmeisani
Police District, Lieutenant Colonel Ghazwan Al-Qablan, the representative of
the Amman Central Traffic Department, and the Director of the Al-Abdali
District.

In his statement at the event, Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed the attendees, praising the field of security and social
services great efforts  and addressing
various areas of interest. He also affirmed his support for the General
Security Service, Community Police, and the local Security Council of Shmeisani
for their role in  maintaining public
order and protecting security.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh continued by highlighting
the importance of introducing  smart and
practical solutions to reduce traffic congestions. One of these solutions is to
establish smart automated car parking systems, which currently is applicable in
China, contributing significantly to reducing traffic congestion caused by
improper parking and street misbehavior. He urged the Traffic Department to
implement the system as effectively as possible in order to find solutions to
the severe traffic problems. 

For his part, Lt. Col. Al-Qablan thanked
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for hosting the Council’s monthly meeting at TAG-KF. He
stressed the need to continue raising awareness on the dangers of festive
firing, pointing out that an honor pact will be signed among the residents of
the district prohibiting participation in any celebration or event that
involves firing.

Lt. Col. Tarek Freihat, representative of
the Central Amman Traffic Department, addressed some of the traffic problems
that fall under the jurisdiction of the Shmeisani area. He discussed the new
Traffic Law, its advantages and penalties, as well as its goal in safeguarding
citizens from serious traffic violations that lead to  major accidents, noting that penalties and
fines are only intended to deter the careless driver who causes traffic
accidents.

As a representative of the Greater Amman
Municipality, Eng. Sahar Al-Ghazawi, a member of the Municipal Board, briefed
the gathering on the preparatory measures made by the Municipality for the
winter season, which include inspecting pedestrian tunnels and vehicle bridges,
and submersible pumping, addition to carrying out the necessary maintenance.

At the end of the meeting, the Local Council
members expressed their confidence in the Public Security Directorate, praising
its efforts in maintaining public security and providing social services to
citizens.