Zamboanga del Norte police command activates SWAT team

Provincial police director Senior Supt. James Mejia

DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte, Jan. 6 (PNA) -– The provincial police command, in partnership with the city government, has organized a 30-man team of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) in a bid to strengthen the police force's capability in responding to atrocity by lawless elements in this province.

Provincial police director Senior Supt. James Mejia said the training of the SWAT team, which will last for 45 days, has already started and is set to end on February 6. 

Mejia said the members of team have been selected from the Dipolog City Police Station, Provincial Public Safety Company and from the provincial headquarters.

“There are incidents that our police force was able to manage, but it is better to have well-trained personnel and to have a team of personnel ready for whatever eventualities,” Mejia added.

However, he noted that the provincial command, particularly Dipolog City Police station, has registered the lowest crime rate in the entire region.

Meanwhile, Mayor Evelyn Uy through the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) will provide some of the necessary equipment the SWAT team needs in the performance of duty. (PNA)
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