THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy K9 units to Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations to ensure public safety while avoiding long lines at X-ray scanners at the facility.
PCG public affairs chief Commo. Algier Ricafrente gave assurance that they have enough trained canines to meet the requirements set by the MRT and LRT stations.
Currently, the PCG has 600 trained canines nationwide.
According to Ricafrente, “the PCG has a dog breeding program and in-house training to respond to the increased need for trained canines.”
He also said the PCG will not volunteer if they feel that they cannot meet the needs of the country’s train stations.
Bomb-sniffing and drug-sniffing dogs will be
deployed initially to the elevated rail facilities.
