- GILBERT BAYORAN
Seventy-five police personnel assigned in different units all over Western Visayas started to undergo the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course Monday at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Region 6 police director, Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco.
Of the 75 SWAT trainees, 45 are assigned at the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, 15 from the Bacolod City Police Office, 10 from the Guimaras PPO, seven from the Capiz PPO, and two from the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), said NOCPPO spokesman, Lt. Judesses Catalogo.
In his speech, Francisco reminded the SWAT trainees that their performance should be committed to service, to mission, and to passion, that is “to serve and protect the people”.
The training was also made possible through the support of EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon, San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo, Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego, Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares, Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo, and Don Salvador Benedicto Mayor Marxlen de la Cruz.
“I believe that working with the LGUs, and working as a team, we will deliver or give better service to the people of Western Visayas,” Francisco added./GB
