Luna, Apayao - The province of Apayao is the most peaceful province in the region in 2022, according to the records of the Police Regional Office Cordillera (PROCOR).
Apayao documented few crimes and the province was generally peaceful throughout the year with less troubles experienced by the populace.
The certificate of recognition was received by Apayao Police Provincial Director PCol. Jefferson Cariaga during the Command Conference last January 18 at the Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet.
During the presentation of last year's accomplishments, PROCOR noted that the province recorded 32 focus crime incidents for the entire year, the lowest among the provinces in the region.
Focus crimes include, theft, physicial injury, rape, robbery, murder, homicide, motorcycle theft and vehicle theft.
In an interview with Provincial Director (PD) Cariaga, he underscored the harmonious relationship between the Local Government Units (LGUs) and Apayao Police Provincial Office (APPO) as a notable contributing factor as to why the province achieved such recognition.
"Very active ang pakikipagunayan ng ating kapulisan sa mga LGUs and on the other hand, the LGUs fully support all the plans, programs and activities ng mga kapulisan" Cariaga said adding that through active cooperation, the police can easily discharge their mandate such as emergency response, proper crime investigation and filing of appropriate charges without any constraints.
He also shared that he plans to sustain this title throughout his stint as PD of Apayao Police. "We just need to keep the rapport that we build over the years. Alam naman natin na nag oopen na ang mga roads natin going to the farthest barangays and I would like to reach these areas to reconnect and remind our people that the PNP is here to serve and protect." he added.
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