16/12/2025
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ | ๐๐ฟ๐๐ด ๐๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ & ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
The discussion led by PMSG Ronaldo G. Corro, PNCO of the Police Community Affairs Division, provided a comprehensive and eye-opening talk on drug abuse, crime prevention, and the vital role of the community especially the youth, in maintaining peace and order. Through his lecture, participants gained a deeper understanding of how crime develops, emphasizing that desire, capability, and opportunity are the key elements that lead to criminal acts.
PMSG Corro explained the importance of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and how its major components- law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, and the mobilized community, work together to prevent, control, and respond to crime. He highlighted that crime prevention should always be prioritized, stressing that proactive measures are more effective than actions taken after crimes have already been committed.
A significant part of the discussion focused on drug abuse, its causes, common signs, and its devastating physical, psychological, social, and mental effects. Participants were educated about the major drugs of abuse, such as shabu and ma*****na, the profile of drug users, and how peer pressure, family problems, lack of parental guidance, and weak personal values often lead individuals into substance abuse.
The talk also emphasized the importance of youth involvement through initiatives like the Student Crime Prevention Committee (SCPC), encouraging students to take an active role in promoting a safe, secure, and drug-free school environment. Overall, the session served as a strong reminder that awareness, discipline, moral values, and community cooperation are essential in preventing crime and protecting the future of the youth.