Manila police launches text hotline, training center

May 31st, 2006

THE WESTERN Police District marked its 104th anniversary on Saturday with the launching of projects that would make these better services possible.
The WPD Training Center and the text hotline program 700-PIT were formally launched as WPD director Chief Supt. Pedro Bulaong vowed to improve the district's performance to help uplift the image of the police.

The training center, which was first opened in 1922 but later closed down, aims to provide specialized courses to policemen who want to improve their craft or specialize in a certain field. It will also offer courses in governance and on the history and geography of Manila.

The WPD also launched the its text hotline which was set up in cooperation with Smart Communications Inc.

People can send a text message to the WPD about any kind of criminal activity or community problem in Manila by typing WPD, space, their message and then sending it to 700-PIT (700-748).