San Carlos police gets SWAT gear
SAN CARLOS CITY—The police here are now equipped with Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) gear worth P3.5 million courtesy of the city government.
City officials led by Mayor Julier Resuello turned over the gear to Supt.. Marlon Tayaba and Senior Superintendent Mariano Luis Versoza Jr., officer-in-charge provincial police chief, during a ceremony last August 1.
The donated items included 20 ballistic vests, 20 ballistic helmets, 10 pairs of elbow pads, 10 pairs of knee pads, 20 tactical goggles, 20 tactical gloves, 20flashlights, 2 ballistic entry shields, 2 battering rams, 20 tactical gas masks, 2 bolt cutters, and 10 police duty vests.
Resuello said the SWAT gear will boost the police’s capability in keeping peace and order in San Carlos and in neighboring towns as well.
Tayaba, thanking the local government for the support, said “In the 3rd district of Pangasinan, only San Carlos has ample SWAT gear… “ adding that his force is now capable of responding ably “to fight criminal elements in the city and neighboring towns when necessary.”
Last year, the police received 30 pistols, 2 vehicles, and 3 big bikes from the city government.
Versoza, who just assumed office last month, said he is impressed by the support and coordination the city officials and the police have for one another”.
There are currently 82 police officers in the city, and 12 from the Field Training Program. (CIO)
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