Background
On 14 April 2023, the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat held a meeting to disseminate the security and public order protection plan for the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023. The meeting took place at the provincial police commissariat in Banteay Meanchey.
The session was presided over by Major General Sith Loh, Commissioner of Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police, with participation from deputy commissioners, heads and deputy heads of specialized offices under the commissariat, municipal and district police chiefs from all nine districts, and commanders of the four border police battalions.
Scope of Application
The plan applies to all police forces and relevant units under the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat and associated border police battalions. It covers operations related to maintaining security, public order, and social safety during:
- The royal torch relay procession associated with the national sports events passing through Banteay Meanchey province
- Activities and ceremonies linked to the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games in 2023 within the provincial jurisdiction
- Monitoring and prevention of offences, including those conducted via information and communication networks, throughout the province during the games period
Key Provisions or Decisions
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Rem Vireak, in charge of planning, presented the security and public order protection plan to the assembled forces. The presentation included:
- Dissemination of the overall security and public order plan for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games
- Allocation of tasks and responsibilities to relevant police units and officers
- Definition of operational objectives for protecting the royal sports torch procession and maintaining public order during related events
Major General Sith Loh commended the leadership and police officers at all levels for their efforts in maintaining security and public order during the recent Khmer New Year celebrations. He instructed all units to:
- Implement their roles and duties in accordance with the established plan for the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games
- Ensure public security, safety, and social order across the province during the events
- Prevent and suppress all forms of crime, including offences committed via information technology networks
- Contribute to creating favorable conditions for the royal torch procession and for the successful organization of the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games in 2023
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The provincial security and public order plan indicates heightened operational readiness of police forces in Banteay Meanchey during the period of the 2023 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games. Businesses and event-related stakeholders operating in the province during this period can expect:
- Increased police presence and coordination along routes used for the royal torch relay and related activities
- Active monitoring and prevention of criminal activities, including those involving information networks
- Operational adjustments or cooperation with local police where necessary to align with security and public order measures during the events
While the meeting did not specify new regulatory requirements, it formalizes the internal deployment and responsibilities of provincial and border police forces for event-related security operations.
Official Source
The information is based on an announcement and detailed report from the National Police of Cambodia regarding the meeting held at the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat on 14 April 2023 to disseminate the security and public order protection plan for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games.
