The Daily Tribune
Central Visayas crime rate goes down
The crime rate in Central Visayas decreased by 41.50 percent in February, with 179 incidents recorded compared to 306 in the same month last year.
This decline follows a 66 percent drop in crime incidents observed in January, when 256 incidents were recorded.
The PRO-7 also reported a 41.66 percent decrease in shooting incidents, with 21 cases in February compared to 36 in January.
PRO-7 Director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan attributed the decrease to enhanced checkpoint operations, increased police visibility, active patrolling, and intensified law enforcement activities.
He stated that the police force has implemented a proactive and strategic approach to crime prevention and suppression, deploying personnel to strategic locations.
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