CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) continues to strengthen checkpoint operations and police visibility efforts across Central Luzon following the directive of Regional Director Jess B. Mendez to maximize field deployment and reinforce public safety measures in support of the Safer Cities Program of SILG Juanito Victor Remulla Jr.
In line with the PNP Focused Agenda of Chief, PNP Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., particularly on enhanced police operations, crime prevention, and public safety, PRO3 implemented a “90% deployed, 10% stay-behind” deployment scheme to ensure stronger police presence on the ground through intensified checkpoint operations, patrol activities, and ordinance enforcement throughout the region.
As part of the intensified deployment strategy, scheduled checkpoints personally supervised and led by Chiefs of Police are being conducted in various cities and municipalities to ensure proper implementation of operational procedures, increased police visibility, and immediate response capability in their respective areas of responsibility.
The intensified operations are aimed at deterring criminal activities, enforcing local ordinances, and increasing the sense of safety among residents, commuters, and business establishments across Central Luzon.
From April 6 to May 7, 2026, local police units across the region recorded a total of 102,014 violators during the implementation of various city and municipal ordinances.
Among the most common violations recorded were city ordinance and traffic code violations with 29,767 violators, drinking and smoking in public places with 28,937 violators, minors violating curfew hours with 21,092 violators, and roaming the streets without purpose with 16,024 violators.
Records also showed that 31,705 violators were fined, generating a total of P11,935,789.00 in penalties, while 70,309 individuals were warned and released after proper documentation and orientation on existing local ordinances.
Nueva Ecija PPO posted the highest number of violators with 24,963, followed by Bulacan PPO with 20,227 and Pampanga PPO with 17,081, reflecting the intensified enforcement efforts of police units across the region.
P/BGen. Mendez emphasized that intensified checkpoint operations and sustained police visibility remain vital in maintaining peace and order and preventing crimes before they occur.
“Our intensified deployment strategy ensures that more police personnel are visible and accessible to the public. Through sustained checkpoint operations and patrol activities, we are able to deter criminal activities, enforce local ordinances, and respond more effectively to public safety concerns,” PBGEN Mendez said.
The PRO3 Regional Director also reminded all personnel assigned in checkpoints and field operations to remain professional, observe proper procedures, and uphold human rights at all times.
PRO3 assured the public that intensified checkpoint operations and police visibility efforts will continue as part of its ongoing commitment to public safety, crime prevention, and responsive police service across Central Luzon. (UnliNews Online)
