No break for cops from Dec. 15 to Jan. 10

There will be no holiday break for police personnel after the Philippine National Police canceled their leaves from Dec. 15 to Jan. 10, 2015.

In a statement, the PNP said this "no leave, no break" policy aims to minimize crimes during the Yuletide season.

"PNP personnel will be deployed in places of worship, malls, markets, commercial areas/business districts, bus terminals, MRT/LRT stations, seaports, airports, tourist destinations, vital installations and provision on route security to ensure a safe, secure and meaningful celebration of the Yuletide Season," it said.

Also, PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima said it is during the holidays that police personnel "should be alert and people should see more cops on the street as it is expected that criminals would go around preying on the public.”

Meanwhile, the PNP is also mobilizing force multipliers including barangay tanods, private security agencies, non-government organizations and civilian volunteers. — Joel Locsin/LBG,  GMA News