From khaki to navy blue, the policeman image has indeed made a great transformation through the years, and even our perception of the police force has changed too.

With the change of leadership in the Philippine National Police (PNP), everyone expects transformation from its operation to its management. Under the supervision of Chief PNP, PGen Rodolfo S. Azurin, Jr., stakeholders are looking for more accomplishments and positive outcomes with the organization's programs. One of its running program is the Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan tungo sa Kaunlaran.

In line with the programs of the PNP, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO's) new Regional Director, PBGen Jonnel C. Estomo, enforces and implements the S.A.F.E. program, which he used when he was still the Provincial Director in Cavite, then it was later on used in Region 5. The SAFE Program stands for Seen Appreciated Felt Extraordinary.

• The Police must be seen.
• All programs must be appreciated by the people.
• All programs must be felt by the people.
• The actions of the Police should be extraordinary.

The program is initiated to enhance the visibility of the police force, to let the people in the community feel its presence, and for the program to be appreciated, not only in major cities but also in the smallest community.

Just a week ago, a lunch meeting was held at the restaurant of the UP University Hotel where PLt Col Dexter Versola, the Spokesperson of NCRPO met with us, bloggers. The main topic of the meeting was to spread through social media the current programs and projects of the PNP, in particular, the NCRPO.