THE PHILIPPINE National Police assured the public that security measures will be in place to ensure the safety of students when they return to schools.

“There were already some schools that started the limited face-to-face classes. We will be using the same template in the execution of security procedures to maintain a peaceful and friendly environment in schools,” Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., PNP officer-in-charge, said.

Danao said the PNP expects that more people will be in public spaces because of the resumption of classes and the agency will be there to ensure that safety protocols are observed.

“These areas of convergence are critical to our monitoring against criminal acts. We are also aware that the health protocol must still be observed just like the wearing of face masks to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus and other infectious diseases,” Danao added.

The PNP said it will coordinate with other agencies, especially the Department of Education, to iron out the detailed plan of action on ordinary school days and emergency situations.

“Integral to this is the identification of critical areas noted for crime incidence and those with high Covid-19 cases. Consequently, more personnel will be deployed in these areas,” Danao said.