With only 37 days before Christmas, the Philippine National Police has intensified its anti-crime campaign by fielding more police patrols and deploying more personnel in public places.
Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson Catherine dela Rey revealed that police director Michael John Dubria has directed station commanders to intensify patrolling and to deploy administrative personnel to augment beat patrol personnel.
“We will still intensify the police operations by deploying more security personnel for foot, vehicle, and bike patrols,” dela Rey said.
Dela Rey added that the police will be providing information materials at the public places on the do’s and don’ts of the people.
The station commanders, according to dela Rey, have also coordinated with the mall authorities to provide civilian security to look out the vicinity.
“We also told the mall security to man their Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) to monitor the safety of the public,” dela Rey said.
She added that the churches will be provided more security because thousands of civilians are expected to attend the traditional 10-day Simbang Gabi.
The PNP is also preparing for the heavy influx of balikbayans and tourists who will celebrate the Yuletide season in Davao City.
“The assistance hubs in the airport, seaports, and transport terminals are still maintained,” dela Rey pointed out, adding that these help centers will operate 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Dela Rey said accredited non-government organizations and radio groups will also assist the police in providing public assistance and traffic management in the city.
However, she could not disclose the number of police personnels to be deployed in the city for the holidays.
The intensified police operations will last until January to ensure public safety during the season.
“The PNP vows to keep the nation safe as Christians celebrate the Yuletide season. We will intensify all police operations and will use all our resources and manpower just to make sure that the holidays will be peaceful and merry,” dela Rey said.
