Antique cop assures security, peace during ‘Undas’

SAN JOSE, Antique Oct. 31 (PIA) --  San Jose, Antique Municipal Police Station chief of police assures the public of their readiness to ensure peaceful and orderly observance of the All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day on November 2.

PSupt. Mark Anthony Darroca said police visibility will be heightened in various strategic areas to assist motorists, passengers and the people who will go to the cemeteries and those who will go on vacation here.

Darroca said, during the PIA radio program interview, that the police force will secure vital installations and places of convergence such as in bus terminals and other crowded places in order to maintain peace and order.

“We are expecting heavy traffic during the said days in San Jose and we will be tapping the services of Barangay Tanods, Barangay Peace Action Teams, barangay peace and other anti-crime groups to help intensify security measures and orderliness,” Darroca said emphasizing the need for the San Jose policemen to conduct a dry run for the traffic rerouting activities.

He said they will have the quick response team and will set up police assistance desks in all the cemeteries in San Jose aside from distributing anti-crime prevention IEC materials.

He also said that pointed or bladed objects, playing cards, sound system and liquor, among others, are not allowed in the cemetery, these will be confiscated.
 
The public is also reminded not to leave for the cemetery without assigning somebody to guard their house.

Darroca likewise urged for public support and cooperation to ensure the safety and orderly Undas celebration this year. (JBG/VWV/PIA Antique)

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