Cops beef up school presence to implement anti-smoking, other LGU ordinances
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has required its uniformed personnel on the ground to conduct regular visits to schools in their respective areas of responsibility as part of the measures to strengthen ties between the police and the community.
PNP chief information officer Col. Redrico Maranan said the program is part of the Oplan Bisira Eskwela wherein policemen are tasked to coordinate with the barangay officials for school visitation.
“Our policemen in the barangays are required to conduct patrols and coordinate with the principal and teachers in order to prevent our students from being victimized by criminal elements,” said Maranan.
He explained that there are also crimes reported in the schools which include hazing and clashes between clashing groups of students.
“Our policemen will also ensure that our students would not engage in smoking, including vape,” said Maranan.
He explained that this is part of the security measures being implemented by the PNP in accordance with the existing anti-smoking ordinances and other ordinances of the local government units (LGUs) relating to peace and order in the communities.
Maranan explained that barangay and city and municipal ordinances, if properly implemented, contribute a lot in maintaining peace and order in the community.
“So all of these will be among those that would be implemented by our policemen in the barangays,” said Maranan.