Public support to crime prevention, a key to progress

“The maintenance of peace and order is not solely the mission of the law-enforcement agencies, but that of the responsible local populace as well…”

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Police authorities here have strongly advocating for reasonable public awareness in crime prevention and enforcement agenda to ensure uninterrupted socio-economic prosperity in the countryside.

Inspector Jenny Cruz, public information officer of the Bataan Police Provincial Office, stressed the active role of the populace in promoting peace and order as a strategic element in achieving economic growth in the historic peninsula.

Ms. Cruz explained during the live broadcast interview aired over Power Radio 104.5 FM “Star Ngayon“ that Bataan Governor Albert Raymond Garcia and Senior Superintendent Rhodel Sermonia, Bataan police director, have conceptualized an ideal plan for a crime free community involving multi-sectoral approaches applying consistency and responsibility in its operational composition.

According to Ms. Cruz, the predominant peaceful atmosphere and good governance have immensely contributed to high acceptance investment postures for stakeholders and foreign capitalists in Bataan.

She said the excellent performance investment ratings of Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) in Mariveles town other ecozones in Bataan undeniably reflect the good governance and peaceful environment in the locality.

The maintenance of peace and order is not solely the mission of the law enforcement agencies but that of the responsible local populace as well, who are truly protecting and upholding the positive economic gains from the attainable vision laid down by the political leaders in Bataan, Cruz added.