THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) opened the training for the 4th batch of the Revitalized Pulis Sa Barangay (R-PSB) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, mobilizing 50 police officers to strengthen grassroots community partnerships.
The opening ceremony took place at Sandigan Hall in Camp Captain Domingo E. Leonor, San Pedro Street.
It was led by DCPO chief PCOL Peter B. Madria, deputy city director for operations PLTCOL Colonel Randy P. Sambalod, and R-PSB focal person PCAPT Rene A. Caras.
PCOL Vianney Ross Lagundi, chief of the Regional Education and Training Division of Police Regional Office XI, presided over the event.
The R-PSB training is designed to equip police personnel from various DCPO units and stations with specialized skills for direct community engagement.
Under the program, participating officers are assigned to interact closely with residents and barangay officials by identifying local security concerns through direct consultations to assess neighborhood safety and peace-and-order challenges.
Police will also relay community concerns and service delivery gaps to appropriate local government units and national agencies. Ultimately, the program will develop targeted preventive measures to address crime drivers before they escalate.
“By prioritizing community engagement and proactive policing, DCPO ensures that every barangay in Davao City receives responsive attention and that local issues are addressed through coordination with appropriate government agencies,” Madria said in a statement.
