21/07/2026
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Butuan City, July 21, 2026 โ Officers of the KBP Butuan Chapter paid a courtesy visit this afternoon to PCol Richie M. Yatar, Director of the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO). The meeting, held at 2:00 PM at the BCPO headquarters, highlighted ongoing and upcoming initiatives to strengthen public safety in the city.
Among the priorities discussed were the upgrading of BCPO facilities through the national budget, the establishment of four additional police stations starting in 2027, and the recruitment of new personnel to expand the force from its current 800 to 1,000 officers. PCol Yatar noted that while the minimum personnel requirement per station was previously 54, current conditions call for at least 70 officers per station.
Plans also include the provision of more patrol cars, reinforcement of security at all entry points into Butuan City, and enhanced police visibility through beat patrols at designated hours. PCol Yatar also shared communityโfocused programs such as โMagkape Kasama si CDโ, which involves visiting barangays and schools to assess local security concerns.
Other projects in the pipeline include a neighborhood watch program, closer coordination with mall security, and an active shooter drill for schools โ a proactive measure in light of recent incidents in Leyte.
The courtesy visit underscored KBP Butuanโs commitment to fostering collaboration with local law enforcement, ensuring that both media and police work handโinโhand in promoting safety and community trust.