Surprise inspection at DCOTT
POLICE Regional Office (PRO 11) Regional Director Manuel Gaerlan conducted a surprise inspection yesterday at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) to ensure that drivers are in sound condition and their vehicles are fit to travel.
“I am happy to report na-random check ko yong lisyensa okay, yong driver si highway patrol Police Superintendent Maglana, tsi-
neck niya yong papers ng bus okay naman and also the road worthiness (I checked the licenses randomly, okay, Highway Patrol Police Superintendent Maglana checked the drivers as well as the papers of the bus and its road worthiness, okay),” Gaerlan said yesterday.
During his inspection, Gaerlan also monitored the entry of the passengers and supervised the security personnel manning the checkpoint. He then embarked on buses and asked the drivers to show their documents.
“We randomly checked so we are assuring na itong ating mga commuters ay safe through constant supervision ng ating mga tao and random inspection, hopefully matanggal talaga natin yong mga hindi roadworthy na mga vehicles,” Gaerlan added.
He also gave the DCOTT management a 9.9 score, with 10 as the highest, to give room for improvement.
He further assured the public that the security personnel are on alert in securing their safety especially against lawless elements.
“Security wise, we have enough personnel. Nakita natin yong sistema dito from entrance yong submission of inspection of baggages, identification for potential wanted persons or mga wanted terrorist and also may random K9 units to check kung mayroong explosive or explosive substances,” Gaerlan said.
In a separate interview with Engr. Marie Jean A. Jaralba, administrative officer of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), she said they have already put up their own desk in line with their Oplan Semana Santa Ligtas Byahe campaign.
They will conduct their operation until April 2 to check and ensure the safety and reliability of buses before travelling and see to it that they are equipped with necessary legal documents.
They also distribute leaflets which contains reminders for the drivers to observe safety precaution when driving considering that there are many passengers on board whose lives are at stake. JCR