PNP GEARED FOR BALIK-ESKWELA 2013

PNP Public Information Office Published on 23 May 2013

Ensuring safety and security of the students and other commuters, the Philippine National Police is all set to provide security coverage and public safety services nationwide during the opening of classes this coming June for the school year 2013-2014. In coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Local Government Units and other concerned agencies, the PNP has organized security coverage in different schools, campus, and universities particularly in Metro Manila and other urban cities where huge volume of students are expected to converge in the first to second week of June.

As well, airports and seaports, transport terminals, business establishments and areas of convergence will be strictly provided with safety and security measures as people are expected to return from their vacation at the end of May.

As directed by the Chief PNP, PDG Alan La Madrid Purisima, all Police Regional Offices (PROs) will organize teams in all police stations to conduct mobile and foot patrols along major routes and highways leading to all learning institutions and within the immediate vicinity of school premises to ensure public safety.

“We also would like to warn the public, especially the students. to be more vigilant while going to school particularly on public utility jeepneys, bus, and trains where criminals could take advantage,” PDG Purisima said.

“Commuters should be mindful and secure their belongings at all times. In addition, parents should always keep their eyes on their children while going and leaving school premises,” the Chief PNP added.

Police Assistance Desks (PADs) will also be established near major school campuses and clustered schools nationwide in coordination with school authorities and their security forces, and barangay force multipliers.

The PNP will also designate dedicated personnel to address bullying inside and outside school premises in coordination with school officials; coordinate with concerned local government units regarding the strict implementation of the zoning ordinance prohibiting the existence of computer shops, billiards establishment and other distractive recreation within the immediate of the schools.

If unnecessary actions or suspicious person or group are observed, PDG Purisima advised the public to immediately report or go to the nearest Police Assistance Desks or Police Stations, or through PNP hotlines I-Text Mo Kay TSIP 0917-84757557 and PNP TXT 2920.

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