Gaspan said aside from the police, there are still almost 9,000 coming from the other members of the safety and security cluster who will also be reinforced to provide security for a crowd of tens of thousands expected to attend the festivities, especially during the biggest Kadayawan events.
“All in all, including the other agencies under the security and safety cluster, a total of 11,346 personnel will be providing security coverage on all the activities of our Kadayawan,” Gaspan said in a report from the City Information Office (CIO).
Gaspan said the DCPO is concerned not only in providing security measures but also in imposing the minimum public health standards during the Kadayawan events. She said the wearing of face masks remains a mandatory public health protocol that each Davaoeño and visitor must abide by.
She added that the DCPO’s security forces may be augmented by security personnel from neighboring regions to fully safeguard the security of everyone.
“We will most probably have augmentation because in the Indak-Indak and Pamulak, we will deploy 4,200 personnel in the actual activity area. We are estimating 4,200 personnel to provide security coverage on that day alone,” Gaspan said.
The security cluster is prohibiting the public from flying drones during the events unless they have secured the necessary clearances.
Jackets, sharp objects, alcoholic drinks, including firearms are also not allowed in the activity areas.
Bringing of small children during the Kadayawan’s most crowded events is also discouraged.
DCPO Spokesperson Major Ma. Teresita Gaspan
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