The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has started going digital in crime reporting that is aimed at expediting the police response.
Dubbed as "Anti-Crime Super App," NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Sidney Sultan Hernia said it will allow users to report illegal activities and incidents and in doing so, will alert the nearest police officer or police station to respond.
"Through these advancements, we are not only improving our police response times but also ensuring a competent police force and safer Metro Manila," said Hernia.
Hernia said all that mobile users have to do is to download the app once it becomes available and so far, at least 15,000 Metro Manila residents have already been trained to use it.
The app was developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and is now being tested at the five police districts in Metro Manila.
The app, according to Hernia, will take advantage of the popularity of smart phones and other electronic gadgets.
Hernia said the app will be fully operational by the end of this year.
Aside from the digitalized crime reporting, Hernia also initiated a paperless reporting system across all police units in the Metro through the Electronic Daily PNP personnel Accounting System to free up more time for officers to focus on their primary duties.
“The innovations are part of a more significant effort to modernize the NCRPO operations, making it more responsive and adaptive to the needs of the public,” said Hernia.