Crimes up in Tabuk, PNP visibility, patrols ordered

By Larry Lopez

TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- Provincial police director Senior Supt. Froilan Perez has ordered increased police visibility and patrol particularly in public areas with the onset of the Christmas season when crimes increase..

Perez said he ordered his men to keep maintain presence near school campuses, public markets and conduct regular roving patrols.

Recent police reports showed increasing cases in robbery, hold-ups, motorcycle carnapping and common crimes in the city which prompted residents to call police.

Perez said police community action posts have been strengthened for immediate police response to distress calls from residents.

He urged them to get police hot lines for immediate response.

Perez said good police relations with civilians on matters of peace and order will assure friendlier and more efficient police service to the community.