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BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) will deploy 6,486 police officers, uniformed personnel, and force multipliers across the region from October 30 to November 2 to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
PRO-13 Director Brigadier General Rolindo Suguilon said the security contingent includes 4,941 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel, 694 members of other uniformed services, and 851 force multipliers.
The force multipliers include members of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams, local government task forces, and traffic enforcers who will assist in maintaining peace and order.
According to Suguilon, at least 2,099 personnel will be assigned to 230 Police Assistance Desks covering 194 public cemeteries, 13 private cemeteries, and nine memorial parks throughout the region.
Authorities will also station 231 personnel at places of worship, 208 along major roads, 234 at transportation terminals, and 240 at tourist destinations.
Meanwhile, 1,229 personnel will conduct mobile patrols, while another 700 will be deployed at checkpoints to strengthen police visibility and monitor public movement.
“This deployment aims to maintain peace and order, ensure smooth traffic flow, prevent criminal activities, and provide immediate public assistance to travelers and those visiting the graves of their departed loved ones,” Suguilon said.
The police official emphasized that the deployment aims to prevent criminal activities, manage traffic congestion, and provide immediate assistance to residents and visitors during the Undas observance.
Suguilon also encouraged the public to download the Alerto. Giya. Andam. Paglikay. (A.G.A.P.) Caraga mobile application, which allows users to contact nearby police stations, receive public safety advisories, and request emergency police assistance.
Authorities urged the public to cooperate with security personnel and observe safety measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly commemoration of Undas across Caraga.
