BACOLOD CITY, June 4 -- The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) vowed quick police response to more than 600,000 residents of this highly urbanized city through the SAFE NIR Dial 911 launched on Thursday.

Brig. Gen. Romano Cardino, acting director of Police Regional Office - Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), together with BCPO Director Col. Eugene Rebadomia, introduced the program that encourages Bacolodnons to "be alert, stay safe, and look out for one another."

By just dialing 911, Bacolodnons can get immediate police assistance.

"Together, let us make Bacolod City and the entire NIR safer, more secure, and more peaceful for all," Cardino said in his message.

The PRO-NIR chief's SAFE program, which stands for Seen, Appreciated, Felt an...