MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has mobilized a total of 5,344 police personnel across Metro Manila for Oplan Balik-Eskwela, according to NCRPO chief PMGen Anthony Aberin.

The regional deployment covers 1,206 public and private schools, the NCRPO further said.

"In adherence to the instruction of the Chief PNP, PGEN Nicolas D. Torre III for the delivery of swift and responsive public service, we want to reassure the students, their parents, and our educators that NCRPO will be there to ensure safety and security anchored on our recalibrated police visibility and our institutionalized quick response to police emergencies," said Aberin.

A total of 1,429 personnel have been assigned to man Police Assistance Desks (PADs) positioned near campuses, supported by tactical units such as the Tactical Motorcycle Riding Unit (TMRU), Cohort/Covert teams, and EOD/K9 teams to deter criminal elements and respond swiftly to emergencies, according to the NCRPO statement.

Additionally, 1,135 mobile patrol units and 1,731 foot patrol officers have been dispatched throughout the 5 police districts and the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) to ensure 24/7 ground coverage not only around schools but across high-traffic and risk-prone areas.

The Southern Police District (SPD) reported the largest deployment with 1,612 personnel, followed by the Northern Police District (NPD) with 1,240, and the Manila Police District (MPD) with 955.

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