The Bacolod City Police Office received from the city government 36 personnel computers, 34 printers, and 40,800 rounds of 9mm ammunition, in a turnover ceremony Jan. 14 at the BCPO headquarters.
BCPO director, P/Col. Joeresty Coronica, thanked the city government for providing resources that will significantly boost police operations and administrative efficiency, adding these are vital to improving daily police work and strengthening training, especially for SWAT personnel.
“We are thankful because this equipment will surely enhance the administrative and operational capabilities of the police. Rest assured that all the support given by the city will be reciprocated through good and quality service to the people of Bacolod,” Coronica said at the event.
Mayor Greg Gasataya said the city’s support to uniformed personnel extends beyond words, adding that financial and logistical assistance are key components of the LGU’s peace and order agenda.
“I remember when I was still a councilor, the (police) allowance was only about P500. Now, it is already P2,000 monthly — something that can really help our personnel,” Gasataya said in a city press release.
He also announced the upcoming turnover of 10 fully electric patrol vehicles, saying this is a first for Negros.
“These will be full electric vehicles assigned to 10 police stations. This is our way of showing our support and appreciation for the accomplishments of the BCPO. You are doing your jobs, risking your lives day and night to ensure the safety of Bacolod, including reducing the entry of illegal drugs into the city,” the mayor stressed.
He said that maintaining peace and order is a shared responsibility between national and local government units. “We know that this cannot be handled by the national government alone. The local government also has a role, and we are always here to support all of you.”
The city’s ongoing investment in law enforcement includes the turnover of two armored vans to the BCPO SWAT team last year, underscoring its long-term commitment to public safety. ||
