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Butuan Police Launch Tree-Planting Drive for Crime Prevention Week
Philippine law enforcement in Caraga region combined environmental stewardship with public safety awareness on Tuesday, organizing a tree-planting activity as part of National Crime Prevention Week observances.
LSN Philippines ·
BUTUAN CITY — The Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) coordinated a tree-planting initiative in Sitio Matin-ao, Barangay Bonbon, bringing together officers, government workers, students, and environmental advocates to mark the national crime prevention campaign.
Regional Director Brigadier General Rolindo Suguilon led the activity, which underscores the police office's commitment to community engagement beyond traditional enforcement operations. The event reflects a broader strategy of building public participation in crime prevention efforts across the Caraga administrative region.
The joint tree-planting effort symbolizes the convergence of environmental conservation with community safety initiatives, enlisting students and civic organizations as partners in shaping safer, greener neighborhoods. Such activities aim to strengthen community bonds while advancing both social order and environmental sustainability objectives.