THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) has implemented “Oplan Tuyok,” a proactive patrol strategy designed to saturate the streets with law enforcers to prevent crime.
Managed by the DCPO Mobile Patrol Unit, the operation’s name is derived from the Cebuano word “tuyok” (to roam or encircle).
The strategy focuses on maintaining a constant, visible police presence in areas of convergence, crime-prone locations, and residential communities.
Col Mannan Caracas Muarip, acting city director, said the initiative aims to ensure that police service is not merely reactive but is consistently “seen, felt, and trusted” by every Davaoeño.
The operation involves 24/7 mobile patrols, concentrated presence in identified high-risk zones,
and real-time response, among others.
“Day or night, rain or shine, Oplan Tuyok stands as a symbol of vigilance,” the DCPO stated. “This is policing that moves with purpose—denying criminals the space to operate while safeguarding lives and property.”
