(UPDATE) SOME 935 police officers were dismissed from the service for job offenses and complicity in illegal activities during their tour of duty from January 2022 to Aug. 30, 2023.
Col. Jean Fajardo, Public Information Office head of the Philippine National Police , said most of the policemen were removed for involvement in illegal drugs, robbery-hold-up, theft, extortion, homicide and kidnapping.The 935 dismissals from the service were part of the 3,097 cases resolved by the PNP: 242 demotions, 1,850 suspensions, 159 forfeitures of salary, 680 reprimands, 110 restrictions and 106 withholding of privileges.
These include grave lapses in police operational procedures as in the case of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar who was shot dead by policemen in Caloocan City on August 16.PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. viewed the process as a reflection of significant strides in upholding discipline and accountability within the ranks.Acorda said such steps underscore the PNP's unwavering vow to ensure that its personnel adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
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