PNP: More cops, more jailed criminals

"More policemen on the streets translates to more criminals behind bars," said Philippine National Police Chief Nicanor A. Bartolome as he ordered the deployment 300 more police personnel to intensify police visibility and patrol operations in Metro Manila. Bartolome led the sent-off ceremony of 300 office personnel assigned at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame in Quezon City.

According to the PNP chief, these police personnel who are currently performing administrative duties will be distributed to the five police districts in Metro Manila.

"They will be performing regular police functions such as anti-criminality, operations, beat patrol, and general law enforcement," said Bartolome.

Based on PNP policy, 85 percent of policemen should be performing regular police duties leaving only 15 percent to perform administrative functions.

The PNP chief added that the same group will also augment the police force during the All Saints' Day, Eid'l Adha, until the entire Christmas season.

Earlier, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) placed at least 5,000 of their personnel under full alert status for the 'Oplan Kaluluwa 2011.'

Meanwhile, Metro Manila police spokesman Senior Superintendent Dionardo Carlos said policemen will guard airports, seaports, bus terminals, as well as vital facilities.

"We will put up police assistance desks on All Souls and Saints' Days, then shift our focus on highways to guard the travelers on their way back to Metro Manila," Carlos added. (PIA)