MANILA, Philippines—Meet the police force’s new-est recruit—RoBOHcop.

The Philippine National Police Monday unveiled its new weapon to court public approval and stir interest in crime prevention.

Modeled after the iconic movie character Robocop, 6’4” Officer BOH was named after the PNP’s Badge of Honor program, a campaign for professionalism, discipline and leadership among police officers.

The program was launched earlier this year.

“You know how the image of our police officers is… So this is to regain the trust and confidence of the community,” said Senior Supt. Gilbert Cruz of the PNP Police Community Relations Group, the brains behind the project.

Wearing Badge No. 00500, PNP Director General Jesus Verzosa’s badge number, Officer BOH debuted at Camp Crame Elementary School just before noon Monday, prompting students to run out of their classrooms as lessons went on.

Some were hesitant to approach the snappy officer. Some had no qualms patting the mascot’s fiber glass costume and posing for pictures. Curious ones inquired: “Is that real?”

Besides candy, schoolchildren received pamphlets on crime prevention and tips on how students may protect themselves while on campus—commuting or walking outside school grounds.

While strolling around Camp Crame, BOH and his peculiar cyborg walk got second looks from those around and received salutes from fellow officers.

He went to the Ayala station of the Metro Rail Transit and malls in Makati City later in the afternoon to continue his crime prevention mission.

Cruz said Officer BOH would be out on the streets “for as long as he is needed” and would be glad to visit provinces if invited. With a report from Abigail Kwok, INQUIRER.net