THE Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) activated security personnel for a safe summer vacation. (Glazyl Masculino)
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) mobilized over 1,000 personnel to secure the summer vacation in Negros Island from March 29 to May 31.
They were augmented by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Airport Police, other uniformed services, and community advocacy groups.
“Ensuring the safety and security of our communities and visitors are our foremost priority,” said Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR director.
Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson, said these personnel will be strategically stationed in high-priority areas, including places of worship, major thoroughfares, transportation hubs and terminals, commercial centers such as malls and public markets, as well as other public convergence points, including beaches, resorts, and key tourist destinations in Negros Island.
She added the deployment will not only prioritize crime prevention, but also ensure immediate assistance in emergencies, effective crowd management, and heightened public awareness on safety protocols.