CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The entire Central Luzon police force is all set for deployment to implement the public safety campaign during the entire summer holiday season dubbed “Ligtas Sumvac 2023.”
Police Regional Office 3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. directed all Provincial/City Directors from the different Police Provincial/City Police Offices for the implementation of the summer program.
“We will be deploying more than 1,000 personnel regionwide starting April 1,” said Brig. Gen. Hidalgo.
Police presence will be intensified through increased foot/mobile patrols and established Police Assistance Desks/Centers (PADs/Cs).
Likewise, road safety marshals will be deployed in convergence points, particularly in bus terminals, airport, seaports, and recreational areas, including highways, main thoroughfares, and crime-prone areas to deter crime incidence.
All commanders were ordered to coordinate with local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and
other government entities and volunteer groups in establishing Police Assistance Desks/Centers.
It also includes deploying road safety marshals for a collaborative and unified delivery of public safety services and assistance.