CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga—Police authorities in Central Luzon have mobilized road safety marshals, foot and mobile patrols all over the region to ensure the safety and security of travelers, commuters and motorists this coming Lenten season and summer vacation.
The operation is called Ligtas SunVac 2017 and will start on April 10, lasting up to the third week of June.
Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino, regional director of the Police Region Office 3, said police assistance desks and action centers will be open 24 hours in the seven provinces and cities here.
Municipal police stations are also activated in the entire region to assist the public during the observance of the Holy Week and summer vacation.
Aquino said the operation will be implemented with the cooperation of local government units, non-governmental organizations, volunteers’ groups and others.
He said the road safety marshals and foot and mobile patrols will be fielded in the different jeep and bus terminals, airports, seaports, main thoroughfares, highways, beaches and other tourist spots.
To protect motorists, commuters and the public during the holidays against criminal elements, he urgedresidents to report suspicious-looking persons to the nearest police station to prevent being victimized.
The Regional Public Safety Battalion and the Regional Tactical Operation Center are also mobilized to assist the provincial, cities and municipal stations in the region, Aquino added. Romeo Dizon
