The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded decrease index crimes or severe crimes from January to June this yr, however mentioned theft and murder incidents elevated, based on a “24 Oras” report by Jun Veneracion.
The first 6 months of 2023 noticed a ten.14% drop in index crimes in comparison with the identical interval final yr, from 20,765 to 18,660 circumstances.
However, theft circumstances rose by 6.86% to 2,601 circumstances and murder by 2.74% to 525 circumstances.
Aside from theft and murder, different index crimes embody rape, theft, bodily harm, homicide and carnapping.
The PNP mentioned the rise within the variety of robberies could also be because of the reopening of companies following the lockdowns on the peak of the pandemic.
“Karamihan sa mga robbery ay nangyayari sa mga commercial establishments. Nakikipag ugnayan tayo sa mga security managers para matulungan tayo.” PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo mentioned.
Homicide circumstances have been traced to drunken fights, the PNP added.
Meanwhile, the PNP is about to make use of the gathered knowledge and the upcoming e-report techniques as foundation for a extra correct police deployment.
“Ang dami nating hotlines ngayon nakakalito kung saan tatawag. ‘Yun po yung objective na magkaroon ng single hotline.” Fajardo mentioned.
The e-report system below the E-Gov PH Super App is about to launch this month.—Jiselle Anne Casucian/LDF, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
