With the resolution from the National Police Commission (Napolcom) approving its activation, the Bohol Tourist Police Unit (BTPU) can now operate in full-swing.
In Resolution 402, dated July 25, 2008, the Napolcom, chaired by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ronaldo Puno, approved the activation of the BTPU as provided in the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Orders DPL 08-12 issued by PNP Director for Plans Romeo Ricardo upon instruction of Police Director General Avelino Razon Jr. who also serves as one of the three commissioners of the Napolcom.
The two other commissioners are Celia Sanidad-Leones, and Miguel Coronel.
Earlier, Governor Erico Aumentado, through PNP-Bohol Provincial Director Edgardo Ingking, had requested Razon for the operation of BTPU in the province's major tourism towns.
On this, the Napolcom granted the govenor's request, through the PNP, which makes official, the operation of six Tourist Police Assistance Centers (TPACs) composing the BTPU.
The TPACs will be stationed in barangay Bolod, Panglao; Alona area, in Panglao; Chocolate Hills, Loboc River area; Sagbayan Peak; and the Tarsier Habitat.ß
This is to "implement measures aimed at ensuring the safety and protection of both the foreign and domestic tourists/travelers in designated tourist areas.
There will be six Tourist Police Assistance Centers (TPACs) composing the BTPU.
The Napolcom resolution provides that the Police Commissioned Officer shall head the BTPU with a rank of police chief inspector to take charge of enforcing the law, and prevent and control crimes in their assigned areas of jurisdiction.
It shall also "conduct regular patrol and police visibility to ensure the safety and protection of the tourists/travelers and residents within the locality; facilitate and provide tourists with adequate assistance, service and security protection; monitor and investigate all cases involving tourists in coordination with concerned police stations, resolve conflicts, and take immediate action on security and public safety concerns of tourists brought to its attention".
In times of crises, it shall also secure and contain critical areas and immediately call for the participation of emergency respondenders and the Crisis Management Council (CMC).
It shall also "assist in the conduct of emergency/disaster response like Search and Rescue and CPR or first aid; and promote good understanding among people in the tourism business the importance of public safety, preservation and rehabilitation of natural resources, and help address the problems of environmental deterioration".
The resolution also provides that the PNP regional director shall deploy personnel who would complement the BPTU, equipped with necessary training on tourist protection or security, investigation, human rights, firearms proficiency and other related courses.
The PNP regional office shall also provide the logistics for the BTPU. - Angeline Valencia, Sunday Post
In Resolution 402, dated July 25, 2008, the Napolcom, chaired by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ronaldo Puno, approved the activation of the BTPU as provided in the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Orders DPL 08-12 issued by PNP Director for Plans Romeo Ricardo upon instruction of Police Director General Avelino Razon Jr. who also serves as one of the three commissioners of the Napolcom.
The two other commissioners are Celia Sanidad-Leones, and Miguel Coronel.
Earlier, Governor Erico Aumentado, through PNP-Bohol Provincial Director Edgardo Ingking, had requested Razon for the operation of BTPU in the province's major tourism towns.
On this, the Napolcom granted the govenor's request, through the PNP, which makes official, the operation of six Tourist Police Assistance Centers (TPACs) composing the BTPU.
The TPACs will be stationed in barangay Bolod, Panglao; Alona area, in Panglao; Chocolate Hills, Loboc River area; Sagbayan Peak; and the Tarsier Habitat.ß
This is to "implement measures aimed at ensuring the safety and protection of both the foreign and domestic tourists/travelers in designated tourist areas.
There will be six Tourist Police Assistance Centers (TPACs) composing the BTPU.
The Napolcom resolution provides that the Police Commissioned Officer shall head the BTPU with a rank of police chief inspector to take charge of enforcing the law, and prevent and control crimes in their assigned areas of jurisdiction.
It shall also "conduct regular patrol and police visibility to ensure the safety and protection of the tourists/travelers and residents within the locality; facilitate and provide tourists with adequate assistance, service and security protection; monitor and investigate all cases involving tourists in coordination with concerned police stations, resolve conflicts, and take immediate action on security and public safety concerns of tourists brought to its attention".
In times of crises, it shall also secure and contain critical areas and immediately call for the participation of emergency respondenders and the Crisis Management Council (CMC).
It shall also "assist in the conduct of emergency/disaster response like Search and Rescue and CPR or first aid; and promote good understanding among people in the tourism business the importance of public safety, preservation and rehabilitation of natural resources, and help address the problems of environmental deterioration".
The resolution also provides that the PNP regional director shall deploy personnel who would complement the BPTU, equipped with necessary training on tourist protection or security, investigation, human rights, firearms proficiency and other related courses.
The PNP regional office shall also provide the logistics for the BTPU. - Angeline Valencia, Sunday Post
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