The police cannot fight today's battles with yesterday's weapon. But there is no question that we cannot afford to "hurtle into the future with our eyes fixed firmly on the rearview mirror". The fact is that we are moving into some of the more tempestuous years in the history of this nation as it marks the centennial celebration - and the coming generation, turbulence will put enormous strains on our police system. We must anticipate what is coming and plan for it. 

          Not all police innovation is simple. The strongest obstacle to change for any police agency is probably that which is within - its resistance. In order for police to successfully implement innovation, the chief executive and down to the cutting edge, must crave an abiding commitment to practice crime prevention and be able to motivate personnel into supporting innovations. While many will prefer to cling to the old methods, we must be able to encourage them to apply new methods of policing. Changing reactive police agencies into proactive ones is a doable challenge. This is an old adage, but it will become more and more a reality with time. With the advent of the 21st century, this office will devise innovations to become proactive in its campaign against crimes. As a result, several flagship projects and programs have been formally launched to really achieve the primary objective of the police - and that is peace and order. To name a few of these programs are: Project "GUGMA"; "HAPPY" which stance for Home Activity Program for Progressive Youth; Christmas crusade for street children; "YES" - Youth for Environment Safety and many others. Most of these programs are mainly focused on the family sector, particularly the youth because - home where education starts is the first line of defense against all form of crime. 

         We must do all we can to determine what the future will bring - and what we are going to do about it. The citizens of Region 6 deserve our best efforts and innovative solutions to produce the best results.