“We are wide awake at night just to make sure you have a good night sleep"

P/CDT PASCUAL, P/CDT SOSITO, and P/CDT ILUSTRISIMO rendered their night duty by joining the conduct of OPLAN KAPKAP BAKAL led by PCPT RALPH SANTOS JR, Deputy Commander of Sub-Station 5, Pasig CPS.

OPLAN KAPKAP BAKAL is a police operation that takes place at night and searching into establishments that serve alcoholic beverages, such as nightclubs, bars, pubs, and even street stalls, to check people for possible possession of firearms, sharp and lethal weapons, or any contraband.

This operation effectively prevents unpleasant situations from happening and, if they do, at averting severe casualties like injury or, worse, death. In addition, this gives security to those who merely desire to enjoy themselves and have fun during nighttime.

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P/CDT PASCUAL, P/CDT SOSITO, and P/CDT ILUSTRISIMO rendered their night duty by joining the conduct of DPAR and briefing personnel to be deployed for OPLAN SITA led by PCPT RALPH B SANTOS JR, Deputy Commander of Sub-Station 5-PASIG CPS, together with other PNP Personnel of the said sub-station.

OPLAN SITA is a police operation that conducts checkpoints in strategic points/areas targeting undocumented/unregistered motorcycles. This operation checks on moving vehicles, especially motorcycles and other suspicious vehicles. This operation helps prevent crimes and arrest violators in the city.

This operation helps prevent crimes and arrest violators in the city. OPLAN SITA tends to intercept drug couriers using any type of public vehicle and motorcycles without plate numbers. Common violations during the conduct of OPLAN SITA are driving without a license or plate number and illegally possessing firearms. [1]

Police visibility at night is an essential aspect of community policing and helps to promote safety and security in many ways. Some of the critical benefits of police visibility at night include the following:

The presence of police officers in the community, especially at night, can prevent criminal activity. Criminal elements may be less likely to commit crimes if they know that police officers are nearby and keeping watch. Police visibility at night can help to build trust between the police and the community, especially in communities that have had negative experiences with the police in the past. Seeing police officers out in the community and interacting with residents can help to dispel myths and misconceptions about the police and promote a positive image of the police. It can also improve response time to emergencies and other incidents. By being present in the community, police officers can respond more quickly to incidents, helping to reduce the risk of harm to residents and property. Lastly, Police visibility at night can provide comfort to residents and help to reduce feelings of fear and insecurity. This can be especially important in communities that experience higher levels of crime or other safety concerns.

Police presence provides us PNPA cadets with the opportunity to observe and learn from experienced police officers in action. By watching experienced officers respond to various situations, we can gain valuable insights into effective policing techniques and tactics. Police presence allows us also to engage with the community we will serve. By participating in community events, patrolling neighborhoods, and interacting with community members, we can develop the interpersonal and communication skills needed to build positive relationships with the public.

REFERENCE:

[1] Rosales, B. (2020, August 28). LTO: No apprehension for old / no plates yet - motorcycle news. MotoPinas.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023, from https://www.motopinas.com/motorcycle-news/lto-no-apprehension-for-old-no-plates-yet.html