(Photo courtesy: QCPD)
MANILA -- The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Thursday distributed the 75 brand new Yamaha NMAX motorcycles donated by Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista to boost police patrol operations in the communities.
Brig. Gen. Joselito T Esquivel Jr., QCPD director, led the deployment caravan in a short program at Camp Karingal.
Designated drivers then boarded the NMAX motorcycles for the caravan and eventual distribution to 12 police stations.
Esquivel said the motorcycles will be deployed in 36 points which are identified as crime-prone areas based on the crime volume recorded.
He said each point will be manned by two personnel on board their respective motorcycles and conduct routine patrolling. These motorcycles will also be utilized in conducting immediate lockdown in the 110 identified ingress and egress areas of Quezon City whenever there is a hot pursuit for criminals.
“Motorcycles are manageable on narrow streets, thus can easily run after criminals especially those motorcycle riding criminals. These motorcycles will add to the millions of pesos worth of logistical equipment donated by Quezon City Government to QCPD and will definitely strengthen the QCPD’s anti-criminality capability towards the maintenance of peace and order in the city,” Esquivel said in a statement.
Esquivel expressed gratitude to Bautista for his continuous support to the local police.
He assured the public, particularly the city's residents that the QCPD will reciprocate the city government’s support by providing the best police service they deserve.
Earlier, Bautista said the city government has nothing to ask from the QC cops but to maintain peace and order at all times in the city.
“These additional law enforcement resources will further improve the logistical capabilities of the local police force in patrolling the communities and ensuring that the peace and order are maintained in their respective area of responsibility,” Bautista said.
“These will further boost the capabilities of police units to respond quickly to calls for law enforcement and police service,” he added.
He said more logistical equipment are ready for bidding, hoping these will further strengthen the QCPD’s capabilities in combating crimes, illegal drugs, and terrorism.
Last year, the city government turned over 1,250 Taurus .40-caliber Model PT840 semi-automatic pistols, three Montero SUVs, 25 brand new Toyota Vios patrol cars and 100 Galil assault rifles to the QCPD. (PNA)
