The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office has long realized that crime prevention has never been the sole responsibility of the police. When the community and the police band together, they can help each other and effectively reduce crime in our neighborhoods.
The PNP has introduced programs that could strengthen stronger ties between the community and the police. The Community Policing principle was being observed, thus, the implementation of the Police Community Precinct which aims to bring the policemen closer to the community. The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office, on the other hand, has established the Integrated Patrol System wherein civilian security units and patrol tanods take part in the patrol. These programs were found to be successful and its success was due to the cooperative involvement of police and citizens.
Barangay Watch
You can do your part and participate in these crime prevention programs by joining the Barangay Watch. By donating a small amount of your time to observe and report suspicious activities in your barangay, you can be one of thousands of citizens who are contributing to the prevention of crime. The objective, of this program is to organize communities where residents are trained to be alert to potential crimes in their barangay. Citizens are trained to keep watchful eyes on neighbors' homes and be alert to any suspicious or unusual activity that is occurring close to residences or offices. Patrol in the barangays or school premises can be accomplished by radio- equipped vehicles or foot patrol. With the quick identification of a potential problem in your area, our policemen in the PCPs can provide a prompt response and the trained personnel to investigate any reported incident or suspicion. Our policemen can provide professional assistance in developing security measures for your own home, office and schools. We could also provide free security inspections. To establish your active participation in the Barangay Watch, we can provide you with call cards bearing our direct access SMS number.
WAYS YOU CAN ASSIST OUR POLICEMEN IN CRIME PREVENTION
1. CITIZEN PATROL Join your existing barangay tanods and neighbors in volunteering your eyes and ears on a regular basis to watch your barangay and report anything suspicious to the nearest Police Community Precinct. Thieves and vandals are likely to go elsewhere when they know concerned citizens are "all eyes" for them! Contact the Police-Community Relations Officer or the Chief of Police for assistance in organizing and training citizen patrol volunteers in your barangay. 2. REGULARLY DIALOGUE WITH YOUR PCPs. Maintain close coordination with policemen assigned in your neighborhood. They can inform you of the latest crime bulletin and keep you updated on identities of stolen vehicles and identification of known and dangerous criminals. 3. OBSERVE PERSONAL AND PROPERTY SECURITY Securing yourself and your property is a big reduction on the burden of the police. Crime prevention begins with personal security, If we could secure ourselves and our property then crime could never occur at all. We thank those thousands of concerned and involved citizens of the province of Nueva Ecija who appreciate our crime prevention programs. I hope you will become interested in this program. We'll be happy to welcome you and join us in making Nueva Ecija a safe place to live in. 4. GET involved or BE involved!
Business Watch
Making Crime Prevention Your Business
As a businessman, you know that crime affects your business, your employees and your customers. It also affects the other businesses in your community. That is why the Ecija Police Provincial Office is introducing you to Business Watch. This valuable crime prevention program encourages businesses to work together to protect their common interests. The Business Watch concept is simple - it’s businesses watching out for businesses. When businesses actively watch out for one another, it helps reduce the incidence of crime in our community. It is this cooperative effort which makes the program successful. This information introduces you to Business Watch and contains some common sense reminders on how to prevent crime. The Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office Police Community Relations Division is ready to train you and your employees and assist you in becoming an active Business Watch participant. By working together we all benefit.
The Three Types of Business Watches
1. Retail Establishments
Retailers, particularly those located in shopping centers, join together to watch for and report suspicious activity.
2. Business Offices
Employees work together to promote safety and security practices in the office environment.
3. Service Vehicles
Businesses with radio equipped company vehicles are ideally suited for Business Watch. As they conduct business throughout the province, employees are alert for criminal activity or traffic problems and promptly notify police.
How to Get Involved
There are Police Community Relation Officers at each police station who will provide training to your employees. Employees must be trained annually for a business to be certified as a Business Watch participant. Your business will receive a window decal signifying its participation in the program.
Preventing Crime At Your Business
1. Suspicious Activity
• Call the police at once if you notice suspicious strangers loitering in or near your place of business, particularly around opening or closing times. • Business persons preparing to make a bank deposit should always be alert for strangers loitering near or at the bank. If in doubt, don’t make the deposit while a suspicious person is in the area. • Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to the police immediately.
2. Robbery Prevention
• Never block the view into your store by filling windows with too many displays. Robbers don’t want to be seen, and they’re less likely to choose a business if people can see what’s going on inside. • Keep cash on the premises to a minimum. • Make frequent pick ups of money from registers and make regular bank deposits. • Try not to work alone. Studies have indicated that the presence of more employees may reduce the incidence of armed robbery.
3. Burglary Prevention
• Install quality locks on doors and windows . • Interior and exterior lighting is important. Lighting may prevent the burglar from concealing his illegal activities. Consider installing an alarm system and train your employees in its proper use. Knowing your business is equipped with an alarm may be enough to deter some criminals
4. Shoplifting
• Greet and approach all customers and offer to provide assistance. • Keep expensive items away from entrances. • Develop a policy to deal with shoplifters.