Likewise, the "Best Police Station of the Year" award also goes to PS-4, which Martinez heads.
Martinez, a true-blooded Manila police officer, rose from the ranks, starting as beat patrolman rising to his present position. He steered his police station which has the biggest area of responsibility in the premier city of Manila to an all time record high in crime solution efficiency. The station covers the University Belt Area.
Street crimes decreased tremendously due to effective police visibility, police presence and sustained anti-drug campaign.