THE newly installed police chief of Toledo City promised to continue the works of his predecessor, Supt. Samuel Mina Jr., especially on the war against illegal drugs.
Supt. Anthony Bagarinao assumed as new Toledo City Police Station chief yesterday, replacing Mina, who will fill up the position vacated by Bagarinao as deputy police director for administration of the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO).
Bagarinao, who hails from Balamban town, also promised to intensify checkpoint operations, improve police visibility in the different areas of the city and reduce the crime rate.
During the turnover of command yesterday attended by around 69 police personnel of Toledo, CPPO chief Eric Noble warned his men not to engage in illegal activities, including illegal drug trade, in order not to be arrested or discharged from service.
Noble told the police personnel not to waste their profession by engaging in illegal activities since it is very hard to get accepted into the PNP (Philippine National Police) organization.
“Lahat nang madadaanan na simbahan siguro papasukin at magdasal na sana ma-hired at makapasok man lamang sa organisasyon tapos sayangin lang dahil na involved sa illegal activities?” said Noble.
He also warned his men not to get involved in illegal gambling like Swertres and instead focus their work on eradicating lawless elements and campaigning against all forms of illegal activities.
Toledo Mayor John Henry “Sonny” Osmeña, who was not around during the ceremony, sent City Administrator Ferdinand Marquez to extend the recognition of Toledo City Police Station for keeping the city safe.