The Bacolod City Police Office cops conducted simulation exercises on bank robbery response to enhance their operational capabilities along Araneta Street in Bacolod City on Dec. 28.
The BCPO Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) was led Deputy City Police Director for Operations, Lt. Col. Lester Leada.
The SIMEX highlighted the readiness and seamless coordination among BCPO units and other agencies tasked to respond during critical incidents, a BCPO press release said.
The first part of the simulation involved a bank robbery scenario at a financing institution at Araneta Street where personnel from Police Station 1 promptly responded to secure the crime scene.
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team also arrived swiftly to handle the situation and adding complexity to the exercise, a simulated fire incident was introduced, to which the Bacolod City Fire Protection responded.
The second phase of the SIMEX showcased a dragnet operation where two alleged suspects, riding a motorcycle, were apprehended in the vicinity of Police Station 3 after a coordinated pursuit.
BCPO underscored the importance of preparedness in handling emergencies to ensure public safety and security, the press release said.*