CITY OF BACOOR, Cavite (PIA) — To further enhance public safety and protect businesses, the Bacoor Component City Police Station has launched Project SOS: ‘Strike One SMS,’ a new crime-prevention and rapid alert system designed to improve police response during emergencies.
The initiative was formally introduced during a recent coordination meeting held at the Strike Multipurpose Hall in the Bacoor Government Center, Barangay Bayanan. P/Lt. Chief Alexie A. Desamito led the meeting attended by local officials, police officers, program developers, and representatives from major convenience store chains operating in the city.
Among those present were Provincial Board Member Hon. Alde Pagulayan, City Councilor Hon. Manolo “Noly” Galvez, P/Lt. Chief Basman A. Macarangal Jr., P/Maj. Kris Albin B. Gonzales, Project SOS programmer, Yvan Mercado, and various business stakeholders.
Participants reviewed crime data covering calendar years 2023 to 2025 and discussed ways to strengthen preventive measures in commercial establishments. These measures included the enforcement of window transaction and clear-face policies, the use of advanced CCTV systems, door-clamping mechanisms, and intercom integration to improve security and monitoring.
A highlight of the meeting was the demonstration of the OR-MS-ART, a rapid-response device capable of instantly sending alerts to law enforcement during robbery incidents. PLT Chief Macarangal suggested incorporating an acknowledgment feature to confirm that responding police units receive alerts in real time.
Local officials expressed strong support for the project. Board Member Pagulayan and Councilor Galvez both committed to backing the initiative and exploring the passage of a local ordinance to institutionalize its implementation throughout Bacoor.
P/Lt. Desamito thanked all stakeholders and the Bacoor local government unit for their cooperation, underscoring the city’s continued commitment to public safety and ensuring the protection of convenience store employees and customers. (RBF/Bacoor Component City Police Station)
