SOME 150  police cadets started a census of Bella Vista residents on Saturday, October 6,  as plans move forward for World Youth Day activities on the Cinta Costera in January 2019.

The census is to obtain information about the number of people who live in the area and The data obtained in this census will allow authorities to provide facilities for residents and businesses access and exit during the event.

The cadets in National  Police Uniform are under the supervision of senior officials.

"We are focused on guaranteeing safety during the [five days] event and our units also remain in permanent operational training,” said National Police Director Alonso Vega Pino.

As part of the preparations for WYD about 4,000 members of public security forces have been trained in various languages to provide assistance to the scores of thousands of pilgrims who will visit the isthmus.