LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Governor Imee R. Marcos has lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Ilocos Norte for its intensified drive against criminality resulting in 59 percent crime solution efficiency.
Based on the latest update on peace and order in the province, Ilocos Norte has recorded a crime clearance of 73 percent or a crime solution efficiency of 59 percent, the highest so far compared in previous years.
“We thank the PNP, military and the coast guard for their relentless anti-drug and illegal firearms campaigns which has restored our place as the most peaceful province in the north,” she said.
According to Marcos, there are now fewer shooting incidents perpetrated by motorcycle riding in tandem suspects due to strengthened efforts against most wanted persons and crack down on crime syndicates here.
Led by Senior Superintendent Antonio P. Mendoza Jr., acting PNP provincial director said the the PNP’s innovative approach to eliminate crimes through a citizens’ crime watch is now showing results.
Earlier, the PNP launched the Motorcycle Anti- Street Crime Operatives BPATS (Barangay Peace Action Teams) Anti-Street Crime for Direct Operations (MASCOBADO), training civilian motor riders who have been assisting the local police in keeping peace and order in the community.
“But we never take peace and order for granted. Anti-criminality, community intelligence, operations, the use of technology and forensic science all have to be prioritized,” Marcos added.
From January to May, Ilocos Norte has some 1,248 crime incidents or lower than the number of crimes during the same period last year at 2,000 crime incidents.
The PNP hopes that with the continued cooperation of force multipliers—Barangay Tanods, BPATS and enforcers, the crime volume in Ilocos Norte will be significantly reduced.(PNA)