Antique police launch digital warrant-tracking system

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique — The Antique Police Provincial Office launched Project i-CATCH on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to improve the tracking and verification of information on wanted persons.

Project i-CATCH, or the Intelligent Centralized Application for Tracking, Checking, and Handling of Warrants, is a digital system designed to make warrant verification and monitoring faster, more organized, and accessible to authorized police personnel.

The initiative strengthens the Police Regional Office 6’s use of technology in law enforcement.

The program provides a centralized electronic database and mobile application that allows authorized personnel to check validated warrant information during police operations, patrols, checkpoints, and other lawful activities.

PRO 6 Director Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño and Rep. Antonio Agapito “AA” Legarda Jr. of Antique’s lone district joined other regional and provincial police officials and personnel at the launch at the Antique PPO headquarters.

Tuaño said the Antique PPO’s initiative reflects the region’s continuing effort to use practical technology to improve police work and strengthen coordination among units.

He said the project’s value extends beyond the introduction of a new digital tool.

Tuaño said technology should make police work more responsive and help personnel make better-informed decisions while performing their duties.

“Technology should make our work easier, faster, and more reliable. What matters is how we use it to serve the public better and help our personnel do their jobs properly,” Tuaño said.

He also emphasized that digital initiatives must go hand in hand with accountability and respect for lawful procedures.

“We want our police personnel to have the right information at the right time, but always within the bounds of the law. A system like this should strengthen both operational efficiency and accountability,” he added.

The Antique PPO said Project i-CATCH is expected to improve the verification and coordination of warrant information, reduce reliance on slower manual processes, and help police units respond more efficiently when dealing with people who have standing warrants.

Under Rule 113 of the Rules of Court, officers executing arrest warrants must take the accused into custody and bring them to the nearest police station or jail without unnecessary delay.

PRO 6 reminded the public that only authorized law enforcement personnel may verify and implement warrants in accordance with established legal procedures.

People with concerns about warrants or police operations were advised to coordinate with the nearest police station or appropriate authorities instead of relying on unverified information circulating online.