A total of 96 rookie policemen were sent to various remote and poor areas in Mindoro provinces for a 90-day community immersion aimed at make them fully understand the root causes of communist insurgency problems.
Police Brig. Gen. Joel Doria, director of the Police Regional Office 4B, said the Community Immersion Program (CIP) is also being done to further win the hearts and mind of the local population through good police-community partnership.
“The CIP is a 90-day program that aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the insurgency problem in the Philippines and equip them with the right mindset and knowledge for engaging with target communities in the hopes of turning their minds and hearts towards the government,” said Doria.
Doria led the send-off ceremony of the 96 rookie cops on Wednesday, June 7.
In his speech, Doria urged the CIP participants to establish trust and unity that would lead to positive change in their areas of responsibility.
“I urge you all to embrace the power of community immersion and work together to build bridges, create change, and foster trust and unity in our communities. By immersing ourselves in the community, listening to their stories, and understanding their perspectives, we can establish trust and unity, leading to positive change in our areas of responsibility,” said Doria.
The send-off ceremony coincided with the Turn Over ceremony of 1,500 food packs to less fortunate and low-income families in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro.