India, June 9 -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Aberin on Monday said 5,344 police personnel will be deployed across the region for the "Oplan Balik-Eskwela" on June 16.

Aberin said the deployment is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of students, educators, and parents, and in response to the strict five-minute police response time to all emergencies.

The police personnel will come from the NCRPO's districts - Manila Police District (MPD), Quezon City Police District (QCPD), Northern Police District (NPD), Southern Police District (SPD), and Eastern Police District (EPD).

Aberin said 1,429 personnel have been assigned to the Police Assistance Desks (PADs) strategically positioned near campuses and...