Caloocan City government turns over 170 new patrol vehicles to barangays

Caloocan City Mayor Enrico Echiverri turned over yesterday 170 barangay patrol vehicles for the maintenance of peace and order in the city’s 188 barangays.

The vehicles — 135 motorcycles with sidecars and 35 multi-cabs — would be used in patrolling even remote areas in Caloocan City North, known as the Bukid Area.

According to Echiverri, the vehicles would significantly increase the mobility of barangay officials and their barangay tanods, which would enable them respond to emergency situations in their respective areas better.

He said the compact-sized patrol vehicles are suited for narrow pathways and streets in some areas in the city.

The mayor also said that the small but durable engines of the compact patrol vehicles are energy efficient or consume less fuel that can generate additional savings for the local government.

Barangay officials said the vehicles provided by the city government would certainly help them reach isolated areas not patrolled by their tanods, which would increase police visibility in the area.

The officials also said the turn over of the vehicles came at the right time as lawless elements usually take advantage of the Christmas season in conducting their illegal activities. — Pete Laude