PNP chief eyes review of protocols after deaths of 2 cops in shootouts
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PNP chief eyes review of protocols after deaths of 2 cops in shootouts
MANILA — Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Tuesday said he will review operational procedures to mitigate risks following the recent deaths of two police officers in separate armed encounters in Cebu and Quezon City.
MANILA — Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Tuesday said he will review operational procedures to mitigate risks following the recent deaths of two police officers in separate armed encounters in Cebu and Quezon City.
A patrolman was shot dead while responding to an armed person alarm in Danao City, Cebu on June 27, while another was killed by a suspected robber in Quezon City early Monday morning.
A patrolman was shot dead while responding to an armed person alarm in Danao City, Cebu on June 27, while another was killed by a suspected robber in Quezon City early Monday morning.
Torre had earlier ordered all police personnel to respond to incidents reported through hotline 911 within five minutes.
Torre had earlier ordered all police personnel to respond to incidents reported through hotline 911 within five minutes.
“We are reviewing our procedures, our equipment,” Torre told reporters. “I-revisit lang natin iyon, titingnan natin para at least ma-mitigate natin ang danger sa ating mga pulis.”
“We are reviewing our procedures, our equipment,” Torre told reporters. “I-revisit lang natin iyon, titingnan natin para at least ma-mitigate natin ang danger sa ating mga pulis.”
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(We’ll just revisit them and see how we can at least mitigate the danger to our police officers.)
(We’ll just revisit them and see how we can at least mitigate the danger to our police officers.)
‘HERO’ COP IN QC
Torre on Tuesday visited the wake of Patrolman Harwin Curtney Baggay at the Quezon City Police District headquarters in Camp Karingal, assuring the bereaved family of the PNP’s “full support and assistance.”
Torre on Tuesday visited the wake of Patrolman Harwin Curtney Baggay at the Quezon City Police District headquarters in Camp Karingal, assuring the bereaved family of the PNP’s “full support and assistance.”
“Tayo’y nalulungkot pero we celebrate his heroism,” Torre said.
“Tayo’y nalulungkot pero we celebrate his heroism,” Torre said.
(We are saddened, but we celebrate his heroism.)
(We are saddened, but we celebrate his heroism.)
Baggay, 28, was shot by an alleged robber in Barangay Commonwealth early Monday morning.
Baggay, 28, was shot by an alleged robber in Barangay Commonwealth early Monday morning.
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He was able to return fire and hit the suspect. His companion, Patrolman Robert Gregorio, also fired back and neutralized the suspect.
He was able to return fire and hit the suspect. His companion, Patrolman Robert Gregorio, also fired back and neutralized the suspect.
The alleged robber also shot a vendor, wounding him in the left shoulder. A bullet fragment hit a bystander.
The alleged robber also shot a vendor, wounding him in the left shoulder. A bullet fragment hit a bystander.
Both policemen were conferred with PNP awards for “acts of heroism and dedication to duty.”
Both policemen were conferred with PNP awards for “acts of heroism and dedication to duty.”
The Quezon City Police District and the National Capital Region Police Office released separate statements mourning Baggay’s death in the line of duty, calling him a hero.
The Quezon City Police District and the National Capital Region Police Office released separate statements mourning Baggay’s death in the line of duty, calling him a hero.
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