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WV deploys over 1,600 police for Holy Week
More than 1,600 police officers have been deployed across Western Visayas by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) for Holy Week security.
Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky, PRO-6 regional director, stated that 1,686 officers are safeguarding areas with high public turnout, including churches, transport terminals, seaports, malls, and tourist sites.
Iloilo province received the highest deployment with 487 officers, followed by Aklan (347), Capiz (257), Antique (255), Iloilo City (217), and Guimaras (121).
Police assistance desks are established in strategic locations, and officers will conduct patrols, checkpoints, and other law enforcement measures.
The deployment is in coordination with local government units and other agencies, with support from barangay officials and force multipliers.
Brigadier General Wanky advises the public to save hotline numbers of police and government agencies in their destinations for immediate assistance.
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