CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – A sense of renewed safety is sweeping across Central Luzon, as the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) reports a significant 6.33% decline in focus crimes. From January 1 to February 22, 2025, 30 fewer crimes were recorded compared to the same period last year, with cases dropping from 474 to 444. This decline spans murder, homicide, physical injuries, rape, robbery, theft, and carnapping—crimes that affect the very fabric of community security.
This decrease is attributed to PRO3’s intensified law enforcement efforts, including the strict implementation of the nationwide gun ban, regular checkpoint operations, search warrant enforcement, and heightened police visibility—all aimed at preventing criminal activities and ensuring public safety.
As part of election security measures, PRO3 has strengthened its crackdown on unauthorized firearm possession, leading to the confiscation of 187 assorted firearms and explosives and the arrest of 190 individuals for violating the gun ban. These efforts have significantly reduced the risk of gun-related crimes and election-related violence.
The establishment of fixed and mobile checkpoints has further deterred criminal elements, facilitating the interception of illegally possessed firearms, the identification of wanted persons, and the disruption of illicit activities.
Additionally, intelligence-driven operations have led to successful search warrant implementations, resulting in the seizure of illegal firearms and the arrest of suspects involved in criminal activities.
Beyond operations, PRO3 has bolstered police visibility in crime-prone areas, with intensified foot and mobile patrols to deter crimes, reassure the public, and enable swift response to security concerns.
For PBGen Jean S. Fajardo, Regional Director of PRO3, the decline in crime is not just a victory—it’s a commitment to keep pushing forward. “This steady drop in focus crimes is a direct result of our intensified security measures. The relentless enforcement of the gun ban, continuous checkpoint operations, and intelligence-driven arrests are taking criminals off the streets and making communities safer. We will not back down. PRO3 remains steadfast in ensuring peace and order, especially with the elections approaching.”
