NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (PIA)-- The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) and the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) made history for having been named the best Provincial Police Office and the best City Police units in the country.

Both the provincial and city police offices received the honors for the first time.

It also considered awards the office received from the PNP, government agencies, Non-Government Organizations, and other prestigious award-giving bodies- local and national, among others.

Negros Occ. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson hailed NOCPPO Director Pamittan for the recognition that shows a good performance.

Pamittan assumed the position of Negros Occ.’s provincial police director on January 2022.

Meanwhile, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez expressed elation over the Bacolod City Police Office’s (BCPO) achievement that placed them on top among other worthy contenders for the award.

Aliño credited the award to the BCPO personnel’s teamwork displayed, the community, and its partners.

He said the recognition reflects the desire of BCPO to create change in Bacolod City.

Aliño took the helm as Bacolod City’s police director last April 18, 2023.

Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Director Frank Carbon welcomes the twin victory of the province and Bacolod City as this is a proof that the Occidental side of Negros Island is peaceful.

“The awards will improve the attractiveness of the Negros Occidental and Bacolod City for investors to come in,” he said.  (AAL/Lljr/PIA 6 Negros Occidental)