DIPOLOG CITY, OCT. 24(PIA)--- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now preparing its security plans for the upcoming All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day celebration on November 1 and 2, 2011.
Supt. Kenneth Mission, Dipolog City Police Station Chief, said among the security measures undertaken the local police command, include the rerouting of traffic to avoid traffic congestion along the road going the Ramon Catholic Cemetery and Public Cemetery which are located inside the city proper.
Mission advised the public not bring valuable items like cellphones and ipods; not to wear valuable jewelries and not to bring big amount of cash inside the cemetery.
He also reminded them to be vigilant and extra-careful against snatchers as they are also expected to mingle with the crowd inside the cemetery.
Mission likewise cautioned everybody not leave their house un-attended, but if ever everybody decides to all go out during All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day, request their neighbor to look after their house, and also leave their cellphone number for easy contact in case emergency arises.
“We will also prohibit bladed weapons, firearms, liquor, playing cards inside the cemetery, as well as any instrument that may disturb those who will offer prayer to their loved ones like guitar, radio and videoke machine,” Mission said.
Mission likewise appeal to the public to immediately report any monitored suspicious-looking persons inside the cemetery to the police personnel deployed in and around the cemetery to monitor the possible presence of unwanted visitors in the area. (JPA/ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte)