Camp General Francisco S. Macabulos, Tarlac City–The Tarlac Police Provincial Office (TPPO) has been recognized as the best police provincial office in Central Luzon.
According to Provincial Director Police Colonel Miguel M. Guzman, this recognition from the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) is a testament to the dedication of the men and women of the TPPO in their work in keeping the peace and order in the province of Tarlac.
He said that the TPPO was adjudged as the best Police Provincial Office for five consecutive months, from January to May as well as in July 2024.
He added that TPPO’s outstanding achievements were recognized with three awards in the 29th Police Community Relations (PCR) month celebration last July 30 in Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
“These awards can be attributed to several factors, which include the collaboration of the office with the community. The community’s trust is a very important factor to ensure that there is vigilance and participation in stopping crime in the area,” he said.
The Province of Tarlac has been reported to have a relatively low crime rate, making it a safe place to live and visit. The community’s involvement in crime prevention and the increased police visibility have played crucial roles in this improvement.
In comparison to the 2,981 total crime occurrences in 2023 of the same period, the TPPO has registered 2,869 total crime incidents during the period from January to August 31, 2024. This represents a drop of 112 incidents, or 3.76 percent.
The average monthly crime rate for the period from January 1 to August 31, 2024, was also recorded at 23.70 percent. This is a decrease of 3.74 percent from the average of 24.62 percent recorded during the same period in 2023.
