Reales Sets Priorities for Stronger Police Visibility
BACOLOD - Brig. Gen. Rudecindo Reales has placed crime prevention through visible and active policing among his key priorities as the new director of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR). Following the turnover ceremony at Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Reales was welcomed by PRO-NIR personnel during his first official engagement with the regional command. He received arrival honors and met with officers and personnel serving across the region. During the gathering, Reales urged police personnel to return to the fundamentals of policing by maintaining a strong presence on the streets to help deter crime and prevent incidents.
Emphasizing Discipline, Professionalism, and Public Trust
Reales also stressed the importance of effectively solving crimes while maintaining discipline, professionalism, and integrity within the police organization. He reminded personnel that their actions and decisions directly affect public confidence in the PNP and encouraged them to exercise sound judgment and remain accountable in the performance of their duties. According to Reales, a strong police organization begins with personnel who understand their responsibilities and carry out their work with purpose. He also emphasized that discipline extends beyond wearing the uniform, reflected in the everyday decisions and conduct of every police officer.
Strengthening Regional Security Through Better Coordination
Reales' first activities in the region also included a command briefing at Kanlaon Hall of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office inside Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City. The briefing introduced regional staff, provincial and city directors, and chiefs of national support units while providing Reales with an overview of PRO-NIR's organizational structure, operational accomplishments, crime prevention and crime-solving initiatives, and the region's prevailing peace and security situation. The Regional Intelligence Division also presented an assessment of armed groups and other identified security threats, including challenges facing PRO-NIR units and their continuing efforts to address them. Reales succeeded Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño, who was transferred to Police Regional Office 8 in Eastern Visayas after four months of service in the Negros Island Region.
