Calabarzon police gets new firearms, security devices

NEW FIREPOWER. Director Jose Maria Victor DF Ramos of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Logistics (wearing the guest-of-honor welcome medal) with Calabarzon police Regional Director Chief Supt. Edward E Carranza (third from right) join Rev. Fr. Julius B. Cruz, Calabarzon PNP Regional Pastoral Officer, in the blessing of some 490 Galil 5.56 rifles; 74 thermal imagers and 26 Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation devices including a Toyota Coaster that were turned over to the regional police force at the regional headquarters grandstand on Nov. 5, 2018. (Photo courtesy of PRO4A-RPIO)

CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City — The Police Regional Office 4-A’s (Calabarzon) internal security operations received a boost with the turnover of nearly 500 rifles and about 100 hi-tech imagers and navigational devices here Monday.

Director Jose Maria Victor DF Ramos of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Directorate for Logistics led the turnover rites at the grandstand where the firearms, ordnance, and security equipment were piled up.

PRO 4-A Director, Chief Supt. Edward E. Carranza assisted Ramos in the handover of the estimated 490 Galil 5.56 rifles, 74 thermal imagers, 26 Global Positioning System navigation devices, and a Toyota Coaster.

Ramos reminded the Calabarzon police force to show concern for the equipment.

“Kapag may nakita kayong konting sira sa ating mga kagamitan, i-report ninyo agad ito sa inyong immediate supervisor upang magawan ng paraan at hindi na lumala pa (If you notice a slight damage to our equipment, please report them immediately to your supervisor so we can find a way to fix these and prevent further deterioration),” he said.

Ramos also led the presentation of awards to deserving police officers and personnel for their dedication and commitment to the police service.

The awardees included Senior Supt. Renato S. Alba; Supt. Jerome G. Jalbuena; Chief Insp. Maximo L. Contreras; SPO1 Clifford G. Bassig Jr.; Non-uniformed personnel (NUP) Rosalinda B. Corbe and Fidela B. Ferrer.

Also given recognition were Cavite police director Senior Supt. William M. Segun and Cavite cops SPO4 Jose Ruba Castillo Jr.; SPO2 Joselito Alegre Amparo; PO2 Eduardo Babiera Reyes; and PO1 Noel Chavez Misenas.

Carranza thanked the PNP hierarchy for the new weapons and hi-tech gadgets as he, Ramos and top regional police officials inspected and tried the newly-acquired security equipment before these were issued to the various police units.

“Rest assured these items will be given utmost care and would certainly be utilized in its maximum in maintaining peace and security of the people of Calabarzon,” he said. (Saul Pa-a/PNA)

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