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BCU-CCJE Criminology Interns Class SIKLAB-DIWA 2026-2027 Augment the Baguio City Police Office in OPLAN KALULUWA 2026

By: Ranty M. Pao-eng, RCrim – Intern Coordinator

The briefing and instructions on October 31, 2026 (first day of deployment), conducted by COMU personnel for criminology interns from different institutions. Attendance checking conducted by COMU prior to deployment to the stations/units where the interns were augmented.

Baguio Central University – College of Criminal Justice Education (BCU-CCJE) Criminology Interns Class SIKLAB-DIWA 2026-2027 joined the Philippine National Police (PNP), specifically the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), as force multipliers during the implementation of OPLAN KALULUWA 2026 from October 31 to November 2, 2026. As the overall supervising unit, the BCPO City Operations and Management Unit (COMU) assigned the BCU-CCJE Criminology Interns to several stations and units, including Police Station (PS) 7, PS 8, PS 9, PS 10, the Tourist Police Unit (TPU), the City Mobile Force Company (CMFC), the Mobile Police Unit (MPU), and COMU itself.

OPLAN KALULUWA 2026 is an annual safety, security, and public assistance deployment implemented by the PNP, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and local government units, in partnership with volunteer groups and partner agencies and institutions across the Philippines. It is held during Undas, the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (kaluluwa means “souls”), to strengthen public safety measures. The operation focuses on areas such as cemeteries and memorial parks, transport terminals, ports, and major highways, in coordination with efforts like Oplan Ligtas Byahe/Oplan Byaheng Ayos. Likewise, PNP and BFP assistance desks were set up in high-traffic hubs and tourist destinations to enhance visibility and to prevent and suppress crime and crises.

The augmentation of the BCU-CCJE Criminology Interns served as a force multiplier for the Baguio City Police Office, boosting manpower and ground visibility to maintain peace and order. They provided additional personnel to help cover neighborhoods, public gatherings, and key areas where active police personnel may be limited. Alongside police personnel, the criminology interns also assisted in identifying crime hotspots, supported checkpoints and community visibility, and reported suspicious or unusual activities to authorities. Lastly, they helped with non-law-enforcement tasks such as traffic management, crowd control at tourist spots and cemeteries, information dissemination, and basic emergency or first-aid response.

Criminology interns on foot patrol along Burnham Park. Criminology interns observe as PNP personnel conduct a checkpoint at the Marcos Highway junction.
Criminology interns join the formation for attendance checking and briefing prior to deployment. Criminology interns with their intern coordinator at the police assistance desk at the Suello Village entrance.
A criminology intern observes police personnel checking a motorist’s official receipt and certificate of registration (OR/CR).
Criminology interns assist in crowd control at Lion’s Head. Criminology interns join in maintaining public safety in cemeteries. Criminology interns assist in crowd control at Lion’s Head. Criminology interns join in maintaining public safety in cemeteries.