Kidapawan City PNP receives handheld radios from PGCot

In support of the capability enhancement initiative of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Kidapawan City, the Provincial Government of Cotabato gave 2 handheld radios to the Kidapawan City PNP through Police Superintendent Renante C. Cabico.

The turn-over was held at the Office of the Governor, Amas Capitol Compound, Kidapawan City on Wednesday.

P/Supt. Cabico acknowledged with gratitude the support of Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza to the various programs of the PNP.  He said the handheld radios would really be of help in providing PNP operatives with an instant form of communication in relaying important information thus, empowering the law enforcers in Kidapawan City.

Governor Taliño-Mendoza on the other hand expressed her willingness to help not only the Kidapawan PNP but the other municipal police stations in the province provided that they also show support to the programs implemented by the provincial government as well as adhere to national laws.

Based on its accomplishment report, the PNP-Kidapawan City since Cabico took over as Chief of Police last February 23, 2012, has arrested 103 suspects as of September 20, 2012. Of these, 28 are facing cases of illegal drugs, 17 for illegal gambling, and 58 are wanted persons facing different criminal cases.

Anti criminality campaigns were strengthened spanning up to the barangays and puroks in Kidapawan City through the Barangay Peacekeeping Actions Teams (BPATs) whose training included seminars on gun safety.

Additional checkpoints were also installed to conduct “Kapkap Bakal”, a program designed for surprise gun checks and other deadly weapons, and to manage monitoring and recovering carnapped vehicles.  On top of these, PNP personnel have been conducting roving and patrolling at night and during criminality-prone hours to avoid criminal incidents especially at beerhouses in the city.

Anti-drug symposiums are also conducted in various schools in Kidapawan City to educate the students on the effects of drug abuse and how it damages the mental health of an individual. Students are also oriented on how to report and help the authorities identify a drug dealer or a drug user.

The Kidapawan City PNP hopes that through the communication devices given by the provincial government, more positive accomplishments will be achieved in the future – in maintaining peace and order in the lone city in Cotabato province. sgjh