Written by Ms. Jolayne Kate Edoc
On November 1, 2026, forty-two (42) interns from the University of Baguio’s School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety (UB-SCJPS) – comprising 36 Criminology interns and 6 Forensic Science interns — were deployed alongside the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) for OPLAN KALULUWA 2026. This initiative is an integral part of the coordinate dpublic safety efforts to maintain the peace and order and ensure public safety during the All Souls’ Day.
The student-interns were strategically stationed across key operational posts and high-density zones:
- BCPO Station 7: Fixed Visibility Point 2 (Hilltop Police Assistance Desk) and Fixed Visibility Point 3 (Cathedral PAD and Gov Pack PAD)
- Tourist Police Unit: Botanical Garden and Mines View Park
- Mobile Patrol Unit: Mobile patrol and rapid-response support
Caption: UB-SCJPS Criminology and Forensic Science interns render public safety assistance at the Mines View as part of their deployment with the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) for OPLAN KALULUWA 2026.
Serving as force multipliers during the OPLAN KALULUWA 2026, the interns assisted law enforcement officers with crowd control, traffic management, crime prevention support, and civilian assistance. The deployment of the interns contributed to the coordinated efforts of police personnel in addressing the demands of the observance of the holiday, particularly in areas with increase public activity and tourist presence.
Beyond the operational responsibilities, the deployment provided the interns with an opportunity to convert classroom learning into actual practice in the field of public safety. Through direct involvement in community policing, operational logistics, and institutional procedures, the interns gained direct exposure to the experiences that comes with the profession. The experience further established their understanding of the practical application of their field as well as it developed the discipline, situational awareness, and sense of responsibility that must be acquired by future public safety professionals.
Through this partnership with local police and justice stakeholders, the University of Baguio continues its pursuit to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particulary:
- SDG 16, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, as the interns supported this initiative in promoting peace, order, and contributing to ensuring community security.
- SDG 17: Partnership for Goals, the collaboration between University of Baguio and the Baguio City Police Office demonstrates the value of institutional partnership in mobilizing resources, expertise, and personnel toward the one shared goal of ensuring the safety of the public.
Caption: UB-SCJPS faculty member Ms. Jolayne Kate Edoc accompanies the student-interns during their deployment for OPLAN KALULUWA 2026, providing faculty supervision and support throughout the field activity.
Through opportunities like this, the University of Baguio continues to reinforce its commitment in producing competent, socially responsible, willing, and service-oriented professionals who are equipped to take part and contribute to the safety and welfare of the community.
Participating agencies concluded the deployment under a shared mandate: “Changing lives, building a safer nation.”