by Paul Rillorta
 A newly organized watchdog to augment the police force in the city has been launched at the Malcolm Square here.

Conceptualized by Vice Mayor Daniel Farinas, the Kapitbahay Ko, Bantay Ko (KBKBK) composed of volunteers from the different barangays of the city will assists the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) in monitoring and maintaining peace and order in their areas.

Farinas said, "the rise in crimes against property such as theft, robbery to include physical injuries and murder is alarming, the BCPO cannot monitor every area in the city due to lack of manpower thus the need for volunteers to help them which could somehow address this problem."

"The purpose of the organization is not only limited to maintenance of peace and order, members are also tasked to maintain cleanliness within their respective barangays and serve as frontliners in times of calamities and emergencies", he stressed.

The launching also highlighted the induction of new members, jobs fair, medical and dental missions, arnis exhibitions, raffle bonanza, and community outreach activities. ***(PIO Baguio City/PR-PIA CAR)