Police chief says steps underway to ensure dismissed cops do not reenter the force
NATIONAL POLICE chief Guillermo T. Eleazar on Tuesday said several measures are being undertaken to ensure that dismissed cops are not reinstated or rehired into the force.
One step, he said, is expediting the resolution of appeals for reconsideration filed by dismissed police personnel.
“We will work with the National Police Commission to facilitate the resolution of appealed administrative cases and permanently remove from service those found to be corrupt and abusive,” Mr. Eleazar said in Filipino.
He has also tasked the Philippine National Police (PNP) director for personnel and records management to create a database of all police personnel for easier tracking of those who have been dismissed from the service.
“I have already instructed the (director for personnel and records management) to create a database of all dismissed policemen and immediately resolve their Motions for Reconsideration so that we can promptly block any attempt by them to return to service,” he said.
Mr. Eleazar said he has also instructed the PNP’s legal service to review existing rules and regulations, and to suggest amendments and additional rules to avoid errors of rehiring dismissed policemen, “especially those involved in illegal drugs.” — Bianca Angelica D. Añago
