The Dumaguete City Council has passed a resolution commending Gov. George Arnaiz and the members of Task Force 24 for their "relentless effort" to curb criminality and maintain peace and order in Dumaguete and its neighboring municipalities.

Sponsored by Councilor Esperidion Catan, the resolution that was passed during the session of the council Thursday, noted that the task force "has tremendously contributed to the curtailment or reduction in the incidence of crime and in subsequent arrests of criminals."

A brainchild of Arnaiz, the task force, which was created more than a year ago, is composed of the different law enforcement agencies of the government. Catan added that Task force 24 was created and organized to serve as deterrent against the rising rate of criminality and to eradicate professional jealousy and rivalry among the various government law enforcement agencies.

Also during the session, members of the council indicated their willingness to extend financial support to the Task Force.

Vice Mayor William Ablong said the council may also extend financial allowance to the task force members. Ablong said that it is possible that some amount can be set aside for incentive to assets and for mobility.*RA

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