Pangasinan cops set up assistance centers near schools
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=768086
- Tuesday, June 2, 2015
- (PNA), RMA/LVM/LVMICUA/1730/RMA
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, June 2 (PNA)-- The Pangasinan Police Office has established Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and Traffic Assistance Centers (PACs) near schools as part of its continuing efforts to secure pupils and students under "Oplan Balik Eskwela"
Supt. Ferdinand de Asis, police-community relations chief, said the police and traffic assistance desks were put up to ensure a smooth and organized opening of classes for all public and private schools in the province.
These initiatives will continue as students from private schools are trooping to their classes on June 8 yet, the police said.
Corollary to this, Mobile and foot patrols are also being conducted along major routes leading to all learning institutions and within the immediate vicinity of school premises. At the same time, the PADs are also giving out flyers to students regarding crime prevention.
On order of Pangasinan Police officer-in-charge Sr. Supt. Belli Tamayo, the police provided safety reminders and tips to prevent crime and accidents in schools. Parents were likewise advised to have constant communication with the teacher or security guard of the school, and to let their children know who will fetch them at the end of the class
De Asis said students were cautioned from talking with strangers by keeping their distance away or not talking to them at all; and to avoid wearing jewelry, bringing large amount of money, or using expensive phones while in the streets.
Tamayo said that to ensure the operational readiness of all Police Stations in responding to traffic directional control, peace and order concerns and also threats from criminal elements who may take advantage of the situation the Police advised the public to immediately report or go to the nearest Police Assistance Desks, Police Stations, or through PPO,
The public is advised that for any untoward incident or suspicious person or group that they notice they may call thru hotline: (075)542-7185 or social media: Facebook: pangasinanpolice@yahoo.com and @PANGPPOPRO1 for Twitter.