Baku:Caraga More than 6,400 police officers, other uniformed personnel, and force multipliers will be deployed across the Caraga Region to secure cemeteries, transport hubs, tourist destinations, and other strategic areas during the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

According to Philippines News Agency, Police Regional Office-Caraga Region (PRO-13) Director Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon stated that the 6,486-strong deployment will be in place from October 30 to November 2. The security contingent consists of 4,941 Philippine National Police personnel, 694 members of other uniformed services, and 851 force multipliers, including members of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams, local government task forces, and traffic enforcers.

Suguilon explained that 2,099 personnel will be stationed at 230 Police Assistance Desks covering 194 public cemeteries, 13 private cemeteries, and nine memorial parks across the region. Additionally, 231 personnel will be deployed at places of worship, 208 along major thoroughfares, 234 at transportation hubs, and 240 at tourist destinations.

PRO-13 will also deploy 1,229 personnel for mobile patrols, while 700 will be stationed at checkpoints to enhance police visibility, monitor public movement, and help ensure the safety of residents and visitors. "This deployment aims to maintain peace and order, ensure smooth traffic flow, prevent criminal activities, and provide immediate public assistance to travelers and those visiting the graves of their departed loved ones," Suguilon said.

He encouraged the public to download the Alerto. Giya. Andam. Paglikay. (A.G.A.P.) Caraga mobile application to contact the nearest police station, receive public safety advisories, and request immediate police assistance when needed.