Cotabato Exchange
| 21 November 2011
COTABATO CITY, Nov 20 (PIA) -- Newly installed Cotabato City Police Office chief PSSupt Danny Reyes promised he will do all he can to address all illegal activities in the city.Upon assumption to duty early this week, Reyes immediately paid a visit to Mayor Japal Guiani, Jr. to confer with him regarding the city security plan.
Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO) Western Mindanao head Atty. Felicisimo Khupersonally installed Reyes as head of the city police office vice PSSupt. Roberto Badian in a turn-over ceremony .
During the courtesy call, Reyes said, the city chief executive issued marching orders to address pressing problems affecting the safety and security of all citizens as well as the economic activities in the area.
Mayor Guiani strongly urged the police to focus and support the city government’s aggressive campaign against illegal terminals to ensure smooth flow of traffic, illegal gambling, proliferation of minors engage in sex trade and other unlawful activities, Reyes said.
Reyes said, the mayor has likewise ordered the strengthening of police visibility and foot patrol in secluded areas to deter crimes and attempts to sow fear and lawlessness in the city.
Expressing full support, Reyes said he has immediately issued a directive instructing police station commanders and members to give priority and focus on the issues and concerns raised by the city mayor.
“I have already issued a directive to conduct massive saturation drive, regular inspection of establishments being frequented by minors working as guest relations officer (GRO) in coordination with the city social welfare office palakasin ang police visibility,” he added. (pbchangco/PIA Cotabato City)
