By Franklin P. Gumapon
PAGADIAN CITY – As the opening of
classes in all schools starts on June 3, Western Mindanao Police Director Chief
Supt. Juanito Vaño Jr. has directed his men in the field to implement their
comprehensive security plan to address any problem involving traffic, petty
crimes and illegal peddling.
Vaño also ordered the deployment of policemen to
school premises as well as to crime-prone areas in the region.
“This intensified police visibility and random
patrol in the vicinity of the different schools are meant to carry out an ‘Opportunities
of Service’ by doing little things but producing meaningful and great impact by
assisting students and pedestrians in road traffic, and interacting with the
students and parents as well,” he said.
Aside from securing the school premises, Vaño
said, “the Philippine National Police (PNP) has to maintain police visibility
and patrol in all public places and in the different entry and exit points to
monitor the activities and presence of wanted persons and criminals who might
take advantage of the situation, targeting prominent students to be their
probable kidnap victim.”
“I want to make sure that peace and order is
maintained within the vicinity of the school premises by denying the criminals
an opportunity to do their illegal activities by preying on innocent children,
students and the parents,” Chief Supt Vaño said.
The police regional director also reminded his men
to continue their vigilance and alertness to ensure the safety and security not
only of the students but the entire community as well. (FPG/PNP9/PIA)