Pagadian City, Aug 30 (PIA) - The National Crime Prevention Week
(NCPW) Inter Agency Technical Working Committee for Region 9 earlier convened at
the Zamboanga Del Sur Police Provincial Office, Camp Abelon, here, to plan out
series of activities in preparation of the weeklong celebration of the 18th
NCPW come first week of September.
NAPOLCOM Regional Director Macapado Guro and Assistant Regional
Director Pedro Cuevas presided the meeting which was attended by
representatives from the National Government Agencies (NGAs) , provincial and
city officials, religious sector, DILG family, and others.
Activities lined-up for the celebration include hanging of streamers by all agencies concern,
motorcade, information and awareness drive on crime and drug abuse prevention
thru symposium in selected public high schools , media forum, radio/TV guestings and symposium to drumbeat
the celebration, among others.
Anchored on the theme “Sa
Crime Prevention may Magagawa Ako,” the
activity aims to promote, strengthen and empower the citizenry against crime
victimization.
It also encourages the public to engage in crime prevention
projects of the government to increase awareness and support in promoting crime
prevention, community and public safety advocacy.
Presidential Proclamation No. 461( s.1994), declares the first week of September of every
year as the National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW). (JPA/CAL/DILG/PIA9)
