“This means that all our units, including those assigned at the regional office, are currently on full security deployment,” Mantele said.
Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.
Under the Police Regional Office 12’s Balik Eskwela program, the police official said all provincial, city and municipal police units were mandated to prioritize the deployment of personnel in every school in the region.
He ordered all provincial and city police directors to be more vigilant and double their efforts in intelligence gathering, police visibility, maintenance of checkpoints and chokepoints and regular coordination with local government units, non-government organizations and community stakeholders to help preempt any unlawful act or movements by criminal and lawless elements within their areas.
Mantele said he emphasized the strict implementation of policies and guidelines of the police integrated patrol system, which focuses on the strengthening of the defense plans of police stations and the conduct of extensive mobile and foot patrols in their areas of responsibilities.[]
“We’re closely watching the vendors outside the school campuses, terminals as well as some individuals who stay around the schools’ premises as they may affect the security and safety of our students, teachers and other school personnel,” he said.[]
