Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. (Photo from PNP/Facebook)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it is looking at coordinating with the Department of Education (DepEd) to allow police officers to participate in school activities in a bid to bolster campus security.
The idea was raised after the fatal shooting incident in a Tacloban City high school carried out by two students, aged 14 and 15, the other day. Three students were killed while at least 20 others were wounded.
In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the agency is “looking to enhance collaboration with the Department of Education to encourage weekly police participation in school flag-raising ceremonies and educational activities.”
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