Proceed with care, police told

Police departments must standardize procedures for law enforcement and build harmonious relations with the people, the country's top public security official said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a teleconference with local police heads, State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Meng Jianzhu said police should "be fully aware of the challenge brought by the global financial crisis and try their best to maintain social stability".

They must improve methods of law enforcement using "harmonious thinking to ease conflicts", and by having "a harmonious attitude toward people", he said.