LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) -- The Police Regional Office - Cordillera (PRO-Cor) kicked off the celebration of the 28th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month through a program held at Camp Bado Dangwa here on Monday (July 3).
 
This year's theme is "Serbisyong Nagkakaisa para sa Ligtas at Maunlad na Pamayanan" which highlights the importance of community engagement in achieving a safer and prosperous community.
 
"We acknowledge the significant role that our police force and the community members play in achieving this vision. We recognize that by working together, we can build a safer, more secured, and more prosperous environment for all," PRO-Cor Deputy Regional Director for Operations PCol. Ronald Gayo said.

Let us ignite the spirit of unity, service, and progress within our hearts. Let us take this opportunity to sow the seeds of a brighter future where safety and prosperity are the hallmarks of our communities, he said as he shared that  the PNP will conduct various activities aimed at strengthening community relations.
  
The PCR Month also serves as an opportunity to recognize and appreciate community participation in crime prevention efforts and public safety programs facilitated by the PNP.
 
National Police Commission - Cordillera Regional Director Editha Puddoc said this month is an "opportune time to strengthen community participation and crime prevention and also forges stronger partnership between the community and our police".
 
Puddoc added that this year's theme highlights the importance of unity. Unity is mostly expected from our partner stakeholders because  the PNP's ability to respond effectively greatly depends on the cooperation of our community members and continuing partnership with the local government units, she said.
 
Meanwhile, Department of Agriculture - Cordillera Regional Director Cameron Odsey, the guest of honor and speaker during the event, congratulated the PNP for all their efforts in maintaining peace and order.
 
"I congratulate PNP for all the efforts they have done towards this end. We look forward to the continued support and cooperation as we go on helping our people attain a better quality of life," Odsey said.
 
During the kick off ceremony, PRO-Cor also recognized seven deserving PNP  uniformed  and one non-uniformed personnel, and the winners of the recent PRO-Cor Marksmanship Enhancement and Fun Shoot for a Cause.
 
The month of July was  declared as PCR Month pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 764, series of 2005 amending Presidential Proclamation No. 783, series of 1996. (JDP/DEG-PIA CAR)