THE Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has recorded a 100-percent crime clearance efficiency from May 6-12 across eight focus crimes within the city.
“I am pleased to announce these achievements to our fellow QCitizens. Through our intensified efforts in anti-criminality operations, enhanced police presence, and the cooperation of the public, we can ensure 24/7 safety in Quezon City,” QCPD director general Rederico Maranan said.
“The entire force of QCPD remains vigilant in every corner of our community to guarantee the safety of every citizen and provide them with the necessary services they deserve,” he added.
Maranan commended the men and women of QCPD for their “tireless dedication in carrying out their duties and responsibilities as police officers.”
From May 6 to May 12, there were 22 recorded incidents of the eight focus crimes — murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, car theft and motorcycle theft — compared to 28 incidents recorded during the previous week.
Maranan said this indicated a decrease of six incidents or 21.43 percent,
The crime solution efficiency increased from 71.43 percent to 95.45,percent, marking a 24.02 percent improvement from April 29- May 5 to May 6-12.
Street crimes in Quezon City recorded one incident for three consecutive weeks.
According to Maranan, such accomplishments stemmed from an intensified police visibility, increased police presence and the implementation of 24/7 checkpoints by his personnel throughout the city’s 142 barangays. He cited the effectiveness of intensified campaigns against all forms of criminality and community engagement initiatives spearheaded by the QCPD.
