• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
As the opening of face-to-face classes kicks off today, the Police Regional Office 6 reported that its security deployment in Western Visayas is already in place.
All unit commanders from the provincial down to city and municipal levels were given orders to ensure the safe and orderly opening classes in Western Visayas, regional police chief, PBrig. Gen. Jack Wanky, said.
“Law enforcement operations will be intensified to prevent the occurrence of crimes and to prevent the lawless elements from launching their evil plans,” Wanky added.
The PRO 6 also maximizes the deployment of its personnel in identified strategic areas such as the vicinity of schools, terminal and transportation hubs, and main thoroughfares.
“There will be established police presence through mobile and foot patrols and deployment of detective patrollers in some identified areas, in close coordination with school authorities and local government units,” the regional police chief further said.
The PNP is also tapping traffic enforcement units of LGUs to help in manning the traffic, to ensure the smooth movement and flow of vehicles, with barangay officials, tanods, and other force multipliers to be utilized in the maintenance of peace and order, and to ensure public safety in their respective barangays.
Wanky, in a statement, also encouraged parents, students and the general public to be vigilant, to prevent being the victims of the lawless elements, and to carefully plan their travel routes to avoid being stuck in highly traffic congested areas.*
