THE Iloilo City Government has committed to continue providing logistics to police.
Iloilo City Police Office (Icpo) Director Eric Dampal said Mayor Jerry Treñas assured additional logistical assistance.
"The commitment from local government unit includes mobile patrols for six police stations and one for Swat. There will be donations of firearms. We also requested for radios. The mayor is willing to support. We also need donation of lot for police station building. The PNP headquarters will provide for the fund," Dampal said.
City Hall earlier turned over 20 Japanese bikes for cops from an anonymous donor.
Icpo recorded that crime-related incidents dropped by 33.7 percent 6,592 cases in 2020 from 9,938 cases in 2019.
Last year, nine were charged with illegal possession of firearms.
There were 152 operations against illegal drugs with arrests of 213 personalities and 166 cases filed.
There were 37 operations against illegal gambling with 134 arrests.
There were 223 warrants of arrest issued with 206 arrests. (PR)