MAYOR Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan led the turn-over ceremony conducted by the Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) to honor its outgoing head and show support to the newly appointed City Police Chief.
After two years of serving the people with the administration of Mayor Along, P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta will be succeeded by P/Col. Paul Jady Dadang Doles as the new partner of the city government in public safety and anti-crime campaigns.
Mayor Along expressed his gratitude towards Col. Lacuesta for being a true partner of the City of Caloocan, and pledged that the same support will be provided to the leadership of Col. Doles to ensure the continued effectiveness of the programs already in place.
“Welcome to the City of Caloocan, Col. Doles! Inaasahan ko ang iyong husay at dedikasyon na pamunuan ang CCPS, ngunit kung meron akong isang maipapangako sa’yo, ito ay ang buong suporta ng pamahalaang lungsod. I am looking forward to working with you,” Malapitan said.
The local chief executive likewise reiterated that his administration will maintain a holistic and fair approach to implementing public safety programs in the city by cracking down on criminal elements while also making the police accountable.