Binjiang Police Affairs

Chapter 1480: Chapter 262: Handling Two Matters as One

If the body lacks anything that proves its identity, and the forensic examination determines it was a homicide, then it becomes a headless, clueless murder case.

Criminal police fear encountering unidentified corpses the most when investigating murder cases.

Han Yu sympathizes with the Guzhou Branch, but now he has more important matters to attend to, skipping washing up and breakfast, and contacting friends at the South Bank again, requesting them to continue organizing forces for the search.

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Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Qin and Commander Wang of the Military District hurried to the Rescue Boat Battalion Camp, accompanied by Commissar Fang from the Navy Retirement Home.

Main reserve officers of the Rescue Boat Battalion, including Qian Shiming and Qin Weiquan, were present, and Old Ge was also there due to today’s meeting, postponing his return to Bailong Port.

Commissar Fang chaired the meeting, and once seated, he straightforwardly said, "Comrades, today’s meeting was originally supposed to be chaired by Comrade Han Yu, but he entrusted me with hosting it due to an operation he’s involved in. Today, we mainly focus on two tasks: First, ’Binjiang Ship’ will return to Binjiang on the 5th of next month, and second, the future construction of the battalion. Now, let’s welcome Mayor Qin to speak with warm applause."

"Everyone, sorry for having you attend a meeting on a Sunday."

Vice Mayor Qin looked around at the crowd, smiling, "The return of Binjiang Ship is of great significance for Binjiang. Secretary Lu and Mayor Wang attach great importance to it and have entrusted Commander Wang and me with fully overseeing the reception of Binjiang Ship and its open visit to citizens. Although we are responsible, the specific work relies on all of you."

Qin Weiquan couldn’t help but ask, "Mayor Qin, are you saying our battalion will handle the reception?"

"You may have heard, when the paratrooper forces trained in Binjiang alongside the Linghai Reserve Camp, the reception and logistical support were primarily managed by Linghai Reserve. Now, with Navy ships visiting Binjiang, the City Committee and Municipal Government hopes that your Navy Reserve Force will specifically take charge of the reception and logistical support for Binjiang Ship while it’s in Binjiang."

Vice Mayor Qin chuckled and continued, "The City Committee and Municipal Government are not avoiding trouble, but mainly considering that you are not only former Navy but also reserve officers of the Navy Reserve Force, familiar with ship visit protocols and understanding ship needs, facilitating seamless communication.

At the same time, please rest assured, you only need to contribute efforts, not funds. The expenses for the reception of Binjiang Ship will be fully covered by the city. If you need assistance or cooperation from any department, you just need to mention it, and Commander Wang and I will handle the communication and coordination."

Getting funding from the Rescue Boat Battalion, everything is negotiable.

Qin Weiquan turned to look at Qian Shiming and smiled, "First is the piloting, Binjiang Ship hasn’t returned home during its years in service, and hasn’t entered the Yangtze River either. The captain, deputy captain, and crew are unfamiliar with the waterway, we need to arrange pilots, ideally deploying a police boat and sea patrol boat for escort."

"Salted Fish is the pilot, let him pilot from the Yangtze River estuary, no need to approach Yangtze River Pilot Center. As for deploying law enforcement vessels for escort, it’s even less of an issue for you." Vice Mayor Qin jotted it down, signaling them to continue.

Qian Shiming thought for a moment and added, "The return of Binjiang Ship to Binjiang is significant, we must create a homely atmosphere for all ship crew. Mayor Qin, Commander Wang, Director Han is familiar with the North Branch Channel, if the fleet commanders agree, we can let Binjiang Ship return home via the North Branch Channel."

"What’s the difference between passing through the North Branch and the main channel?"

"There are fewer ships in the North Branch Channel than in the main channel, safer to navigate with pilot escort compared to the main channel. More importantly, passing through the North Branch Channel covers Dongqi and Linghai; we can notify Changhang Bureau Dongqi Police Station, Lingzhuang Whistle, Changhang Bureau Linghai Police Station, Water Police Third Team, Linghai Port, and Lingda Car Ferry, along the route, to hold a series of whistle and lineup welcoming ceremonies along the riverbank when Binjiang Ship passes by."

Just as Qian Shiming finished speaking, Jiang Shengqi, the Deputy Director of the Water Anti-Smuggling Department of the Smuggling Crime Investigation Branch, couldn’t resist raising his hand, "When Binjiang Ship sails past our Anti-Smuggling Dock, all crew of the 825 boat can stand on the port side and welcome, the ship’s crew would surely be very excited to see that."

"Almost forgot, Comrade Shengqi, you worked on Binjiang Ship before, you transferred from Binjiang Ship to our Binjiang."

"Mayor Qin, your memory is really good."

"Your suggestion is also excellent, please continue."

"With navigation and route solved, next is the berth. After its return, Binjiang Ship surely opens for public visits, the dock cannot be small, nor too remote, this may require coordination with the Binjiang Port Group."

"This matter will be handled by Commander Wang and me, we’ll discuss it with the Binjiang Port Group."

"Then there’s the dock security work, should it be handled by Changhang Bureau or Water Police Unit?"

"The police have their primary duties, their manpower is already stretched. At that time, just arrange a few police officers on-site for duty, the guard post will be left to the Armed Police Force."

"Leaving it to the Armed Police is fine too."

Qin Weiquan nodded and continued, "Conditions on the ship are quite tough, Binjiang Ship is returning home after such a long time, we can’t not let the crew go ashore. Mayor Qin, Commander Wang, we can suggest to the commander, organizing crew to take turns going ashore for rest."

Commander Wang smiled and asked, "Where would they stay?"

"Since we are specifically handling the reception, of course they’ll stay at our battalion camp. Binjiang Ship is different from the paratrooper forces training in Binjiang, not a large number of crew, fewer going ashore, they can easily be accommodated in our camp."

"Letting ship crew stay in the Navy unit’s camp, sounds good, it’s settled."

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The group brainstormed, quickly drafting an initial reception plan.

Vice Mayor Qin was very pleased and looked at everyone with a smile, saying, "After Binjiang Ship docks at Binjiang Port, leaders from the four teams will no doubt head to the dock for the welcoming. You are about to start supporting the aviation rescue project, and this project can’t be done without support from relevant enterprises, I believe this is an opportunity."

This is the future construction goal of the Rescue Boat Battalion.

Commissar Fang couldn’t help but ask, "Mayor Qin, what opportunity?"

"You need certain enterprises to participate in the aviation rescue project, contact them quickly, and then let them join the city leaders at the dock for welcoming, even arrange for them to be among the first to tour the ship. You are seasoned Navy veterans, may not think it’s significant, but for us local political and administrative leaders it’s not easy to be among the first to visit the ship, truly meaningful, and I think it’s the same for entrepreneurs."

Seeing everyone pondering, Vice Mayor Qin smiled and added, "You require their effort, perhaps even funds, and what you can give them might not be much, on reflection it’s essentially honor."

Commissar Fang was enlightened, jubilantly saying, "This idea is great, thank you Mayor Qin for your support!"

Commander Wang looked up and smiled, "Need funds, need assistance from relevant enterprises, this is handling two matters as one task. I believe the heads of these enterprises would definitely wish to join city leaders in welcoming Binjiang Ship and certainly eager to be among the first to tour the ship!"