Binjiang Police Affairs

Port Authority, Secretary's Office.

Secretary Miao looked at the penalty notice issued by the Changhang Bureau, almost bursting with anger.

These days, during the fire accident investigation, Deputy Director Liu and Captain Chen from the Safety Production Department remained silent and tense, not daring to breathe heavily while sitting aside.

Although the firefighting team from Binjiang Port Police Station responded over an hour late, it did not impact the firefighting efforts. According to experts, the performance of the Changhang Bureau during the firefighting was commendable.

Secretary Miao did not expect that Salted Fish, whom he had watched grow up, would help someone with the last name He turn the tables, nor did he expect that Binjiang Port Police Station had already identified fire hazards during the safety inspection before the Spring Festival and had issued a rectification notice.

Now, using the rectification notice, He issued a penalty notice and even requested the Port Authority to bear a firefighting fee of fifty thousand yuan, as many of the personnel involved in the firefighting were from other units.

To stir up such a mess, isn't this just shooting oneself in the foot?

Secretary Miao was extremely frustrated, staring sharply at Director Liu and said, "Old Liu, it was you who proposed to investigate responsibilities. Now it's clear who is responsible and who is not, so say something!"

Director Liu regretfully didn't know how to start, while Captain Chen nervously said, "Secretary Miao, the responsibility is mine, I will reflect on this."

"Did I ask you? You definitely have responsibilities, we'll pursue your responsibilities later!"

"…"

Captain Chen bowed his head, not daring to make another sound.

Director Liu realized he could not avoid the situation and was very clear that this was not just about paying the fine or providing the fifty thousand yuan for firefighting fees; it was about the Port Authority not losing to those uncooperative ingrates of the Changhang Bureau.

"Secretary Miao, leave this matter to me, I'll handle it."

"How do you plan to handle it?"

"Cold treatment."

"What do you mean by 'cold treatment'?"

"He's using minor authority as if it's a major mandate; he doesn't think whether we acknowledge it or not."

"Ignore him, don't pay the fine?"

"Even if we don't pay, what can he do to me? I'm not afraid of him arresting me!"

What kind of solution is this?

Secretary Miao, grinding his teeth with rage, pointed at him and said, "He might not come to arrest you, but he can go to the court for an enforcement order, and then we'll have to pay late fees as well. Besides, if it goes to court, aren't you afraid of losing face? I am!"

Director Liu cautiously said, "Secretary Miao, even if he wants to sue, no court would accept it."

Secretary Miao paused, suddenly realizing his deputy made a valid point.

Seeing the leader's expression soften a bit, Captain Chen couldn't help raising his head, "If He is relentless, we can deduct it from the funds we provide to them."

"What a lousy idea, step out, you have no part in this!"

"Secretary Miao…"

"Get out, did you hear!"

Captain Chen, startled, quickly got up and left the office.

Deducting funds from the Changhang Bureau is not acceptable; today you withhold the money, tomorrow He could complain to the Changhang Police Bureau, which definitely would approach the Yangtze Navigation Bureau.

However, we definitely can't let He triumph, otherwise what prestige will the Port Authority have in the future?

Deputy Director Liu fell silent for a moment, then cautiously suggested, "Secretary Miao, the security of the Port District can't rely entirely on them. Since they don't follow directions, we should restore the Security Department."

"Doesn't restoring the Security Department require money?"

"The security personnel are already in place, we just need to set up a sign and assign a couple of people to take charge. The enterprise fire brigade also doesn't need to follow their command; we can set up a Firefighting Section under the Security Department."

Restoring the Security Department, setting up a Firefighting Section under it — the Port District's security and firefighting don't need them; compared to not giving them funds, this is literally pulling the rug out from under their feet!

Letting them idle, at most in a year or two, the superiors would consider whether to dissolve that bureau.

Secretary Miao thought it over and found it increasingly reasonable, but still felt that just restoring the Security Department was far from sufficient. He decisively picked up the phone and called Director Chen of the Binjiang City Police Department.

"Hello Secretary Miao, what instructions do you have?"

"How dare I instruct you, Director Chen, I am calling to inquire about a matter."

"Whatever it is, just ask."

"Before the New Year, the city held a strict enforcement work meeting. Secretary Zhang mentioned at the meeting that every eligible large enterprise should establish an Economic Police Team. Some comrades reported to me just now that the security of the Port District was greatly affected after the dissolution of the Security Department, so I called to consult whether our Port Authority could form an Economic Police Team."

Isn't the Changhang Bureau your security force? This is planning to start anew.

Thinking of the rumors he had heard the day before yesterday, Director Chen realized Vice Mayor Miao sought to deal with the Changhang Bureau and thinking of protecting one's own people, he couldn't help but laugh, "Of course you can, that's a great thing. The Port Authority is a truly large entity, if established, at the very least it should be a division!"

"So you're saying I should also appoint a Political Commissioner for the soon-to-be-established Economic Police Division."

"The Port District is vast and security is important. A Division Commander, Political Commissioner, Deputy Division Commander, Deputy Political Commissioner, and a Big Commander, Instructor can all be appointed multiple."

"Are there any procedures?"

"Yes, Mayor Miao, how about this? I will let the Internal Security Division colleagues bring the materials and report to you in person."

"Good, I'm available all day."

Leaders are leaders, when they make a move, they aim for He's weakness.

Thinking that the Port Authority will soon have a completely obedient police force, Deputy Director Liu couldn't resist asking, "Secretary Miao, since we are going to establish the Economic Police Division, to prevent overlapping jurisdictions, should we not reassign the territories within the Port District?"

"Indeed, that's necessary."

Secretary Miao weighed the options and, pointing at the Port District map on the wall, casually said, "Changhang Police originally only deals with onboard police, we don't have passenger liners at Binjiang Port, handing over the security of the passenger terminals to them is adequate, we will manage the rest."