The police in southern Metro Manila are tapping the help of local officials in securing some 278 public and private schools in the district when classes start on June 4.
The Southern Police District (SPD) has tapped at least 468 force multipliers down to the village level to help in its security work, radio dzBB's Sam Nielsen reported.
These additional forces are different from those who will help secure the Senate compound especially on Tuesday when the senator-judges are expected to deliver their verdict on impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona, the report said.
The SPD covers six cities - Pasay, Makati, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, and Taguig - and the municipality of Pateros.
SPD head Chief Superintendent Benito Estipona said they have prepared security and safety plans for students.
Estipona said their priorities include countering street crimes such as snatching, robbery, drug trafficking, and swindling.
He also ordered his men to be on the lookout for street gangs. - VVP, GMA News
source: gmanetwork.com
