New bikes, rifles for SWAT okayed

CEBU, Philippines -  Talisay City Mayor Johnny De los Reyes has approved the request of the City Council to procure new motorcycles and short-assault rifles for the city's elite Special Weapons and Tactics team.

In a recent session, Councilors Danilo Caballero and Edward Alesna said the purchase of new equipment will improve the capability of the SWAT team in responding to crime incidents.

De los Reyes earlier said activation of the SWAT in the city can boost the trust and confidence of investors knowing that they are protected well by the police.

"Nalipay ko kay for how many years karon lang dunay SWAT sa Talisay unya ang mga businessmen confident na nga mububo og puhunan nganhi," De los Reyes told The FREEMAN.

De los Reyes admitted that they spent an estimated worth of P200,000 for the SWAT team's uniforms alone. They are also in the process of acquiring the team's weapons and other equipments.

Under the local government code, it is declared policy to promote peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of the basic services to the citizenry through the establishment of a highly efficient and competent police force that is national in scope and civilian in character. (FREEMAN)