CHED RO1, PRO1, PCAP champion Police Community Academy 2.0
The Police Community Academy 2.0, a bold initiative under the theme “Peace Education, Crime Prevention Education, and Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategies” brought together student leaders, educators, and law enforcement agencies in a united front for police and community partnership on April 10–11, 2025, at the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) in Parian, San Fernando City.
Structured through the dynamic convergence of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED RO1), Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1), and the Professional Criminologist Association of the Philippines and Council of Criminal Justice Educators – Region 1 (CCJERO1), the event provided a forum to empower the next generation of criminologists as peace makers and educators, leaders, and values-driven civic actors.
The activity sought to enhance leadership, decision-making, and crisis management capabilities, support the execution of Higher Education Institutions’ Philippine Anti- Illegal Drugs Strategies (PADS) programs and projects; encourage a holistic and community-oriented approach in addressing illegal drugs and criminality; enhance peace education and civic responsibility in public safety and community service, and enhance institutional partnerships among the PNP, CHED RO1, PCAP1, CCJERO1, and Region 1 academic institutions.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHED ROI lauded the initiative as a groundbreaking model of academe-government synergy.
“This collaboration exemplifies our vision of producing holistically developed learners—student leaders who are driven by purpose and a deep sense of social responsibility. CHED fully supports the integration of peace education, crime prevention, and anti-illegal drugs strategies into the higher education landscape,” Dr. Ferrer said.
Participants engaged in lectures on leadership and patriotism ethics and moral values; handcuffing, proper handling of arrest, and stop-and-frisk and search-and seizure- exercise; and crisis management.
Other government agencies also participated in the lecture including the Commission on Population Development on Teenage Pregnancy; the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Regional Office 1 (NICA RO1) on Anti-Terrorism, Human Rights, and Social Change; Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-RO 1 on Drug Prevention, Education, and Awareness Campaign.
Recruitment processes on PNP, BJMP, BFP, PCG, and PAF were also discussed. A simple retreat on Mental and Health Wellness, Strengthening Inner Resilience, was also officiated by Dr. Maria Bryce.
The Regional Mobile Force Battalion 1 also showcased a demonstration on Civil Disturbance Management (CDM), Close Quarter Battle (CQB), and Immediate Action Drill (IAD) prior the closing ceremony.
The event brought together 354 Criminology students and 67 faculty members, as well as the regional officers from CCJERO1 and the PCAP1, representing 29 HEIs in the region.
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