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Vicinity checking at Camp Lt Gen Manuel F Cabal, Barretto, Olongapo City


Date: January 23, 2023, at about 9:00 AM


“Love' is the only weapon I have; I will defend with love; I will attack with love.”

-Amit Kalantri[1]


Olongapo City Police Office PLTCOL LEONARDO N MADRID, Deputy City Director for Administrations, is leading a check of the area around Camp Lt Gen Manuel F Cabal in Barretto. The camp is located in Olongapo City.

They carried out a census and an inventory of the civilian and military personnel stationed within the camp above. At the same time, it is a step toward improving the overall safety of the center. Tenants are instructed to hand over and safely save their identification documents and the OR/CR of any cars entering the camp.

I told them about my previous apartment, located inside Camp Tolentino in Balanga City, Bataan, and shared my experiences with them. Within the boundaries of the camp, in my home. Because of the importance of maintaining the camp's level of safety, we have been instructed to enter through the front gate, even though more gates are positioned in the back of the facility. I discussed it with others to impart some of my knowledge regarding the methodology of checking the surrounding area, which was related to the safety of the camp.

Participating in the operation of the camp defense of the actual police officers proved to be an enjoyable and informative experience. In the future, when I become a member of the officer's corps and am allowed to take charge of the conduct of camp security, I will have thoughts about the things to consider to improve the safety of the area that falls under my responsibility because I now have these thoughts.

A camp defense plan typically includes several key components, such as:

  1. Risk assessment: Identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities the camp may face and evaluating the likelihood and potential impact.

  2. Security measures: Implementing physical and technical barriers such as fences, security cameras, lighting, and alarms to deter unauthorized access and alert security personnel.

  3. Personnel training: Ensuring that security personnel is adequately trained in security procedures, emergency response, and defensive equipment.

  4. Emergency response planning: Developing protocols for responding to emergencies, including evacuation procedures, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.

  5. Communication: Establishing effective communication channels between security personnel and other staff members, as well as external agencies and emergency services.

  6. Regular review and updates: Regularly review and update the camp defense plan to ensure that it remains adequate and relevant to current threats and circumstances.

The specific details of a camp defense plan will vary depending on the type and location of the camp, as well as the potential threats it may face. [2]



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[1] Kalantri, A. (1996). Defense Quotes (192 quotes). Goodreads. Retrieved January 30, 2023, from https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/defense

[2] PNP orders intensified the camp defense plan. (2018, December 18). Retrieved from https://mb.com.ph/2018/12/18/pnp-orders-intensified-camp-defense-plan/






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