Mindanaotoday.com | PNP chief commends PRO-10 for safer streets, secured communities
MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PGen. Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. commended the Police Regional Office (PRO)-10 for their accomplishments during the celebration of the 122nd Police Service Anniversary, September 1.
The Philippine National Police was established on August 8, 1901, wherein the law enforcement was then known as the Philippine Constabulary, an insular force under the American Regime. It was then changed into the Philippine Constabulary Integrated National Police or PC/INP under Presidential Decree No. 765 on August 8, 1975. The latter became the Philippine National Police through Republic Act No. 6975, signed December 13, 1990, and took effect January 1, 1991.
“I would like to take a moment to commend the remarkable achievements of the men and women of Police Regional Office 10 on the operational front. Through your efforts, you have succeeded in making our streets safer and our communities more secure,” Acorda said.
He further expressed that the figures presented during the event speak volumes as PRO-10 successfully confiscated 213 firearms, neutralized 226 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members, and conducted a successful anti-illegal drug campaign that led to the arrest of 277 high-value individuals and 2,253 street-level drug personalities.
The accomplishments improved potential threats to society and enhanced the safety and well-being of the region.
Aside from the accomplishment, the chief of police extended his congratulatory to the men and women in uniform and stakeholders who had received an award and reminded them that the recognition they received should serve as a reminder that excellence is not just an achievement but a standard that they continuously should strive to uphold.
“As we celebrate this 122nd Police Service Anniversary, let us put in our minds that our service is not just a job, but a commitment to our nation and its people. Hence, the worth of police service cannot be measured solely in statistics or numbers; it is reflected in the safety and prosperity of every citizen,” he added.
Acorda urges the police force to continuously uphold the values of integrity, empathy, and professionalism in all the things they do and treat every citizen with respect and dignity; through these not only peace and order be maintained but also trust and confidence be earned from the people they serve. (JAKA/PIA10)
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