The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will roll out more mobile police outposts (MPO) to ensure peace and order during the country’s the observance of the All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day, as well as the entire holiday season.
NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said these rolling outposts are “ready to be shifted to the cemeteries come the commemoration of ‘Undas’ where the people, after years of pandemic, are keen to visit their deceased relatives.”
The MPOs which are literally “wheels” are manned by police officers ready to assist the public in times of emergencies and extend safety services.
It was designed for mobility and quick response to places needing emergency police assistance.
“As the holiday season approaches, the public will be expecting more rolling police outpost to be posted in crime prone areas and other places or areas where influx of people are expected,” said Estomo.
The NCRPO chief said he crafted the mobile police outpost to be deployed in the region to ensure swift police response and assistance 24/7 in the metropolis. He added the project is also in line with the NCRPO’s project called SAFE (Seen, Appreciated, and Felt).
“The establishment of MPOs is part of the crime prevention measures through immediate police response where patrollers will be on standby, ready to assist the public in times of emergency or extend safety services when needed. This initiative guarantees police presence is always seen and felt,” Estomo explained.
Last week, the NCRPO launched a new mobile outpost in Paranaque City, bringing to seven the total number of MPOs that were already deployed in the metropolis.
These MPOs are situated along Aseana Ave., Macapagal Ave., Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway southbound ramp, Bradco Ave., Valera St., Diokno Blvd., and Panay Ave. at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).
The NCRPO is programmed to increase police visibility and make them more accessible to the people, Estomo said.