DCPO bags best CECU award

The award was given during the 7th Anniversary Celebration of the PNP EOD/K9 Group on April 5 at Camp BGen Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City.

Major Catherine DeLa Rey, spokesperson of DCPO said that the award made the whole DCPO proud.

“The Davao City Police Office headed by City Director Police Col. Alberto Lupaz is very proud of the award received by the Davao City Explosive Ordnance and Canine Unit for being the best EOD nationwide,” Dela Rey said in a report from the City Information Office.

The Awareness of Bomb that Kills Life and Destroys Property (ABKD) was among the best practices of CECU. The initiative consists of symposiums on bomb awareness.

Dela Rey said the Davao CECU also provided exemplary performance during big events in the city such as the inauguration of Vice President Inday Sara Duterte, the inauguration of Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, and other national and international events held in the city.

“They are in charge of all the events of the city of Davao, especiallytwo hours before our activity, they will check for bombs in the area, they conduct panelling with K9 dogs to ensure that the area is safe and secure,” Dela Rey said.

She said that even the sound systems are checked and once the panelling or inspection using the K9 dog is done,  only the persons authorized can enter the area. As to the participants they are also subject to inspections. The CECU also conducts panelling at Roxas Night Market every day before the stalls are installed.

Dela Rey said that the award boosts the morale of the CECU as it is the national office that appreciates their effort.

“This award gives a boost to our morale, especially to our EOD Unit as their work was given appreciation. The national government saw our efforts in the big events since we have zero incidents here in Davao and they appreciated that,” Dela Rey said.