Torre Defers Deactivation of Area Police Commands

Manila solon asks Torre to ensure protection of crime suspects' rights

**media[15525]**Manila 2nd district Rep. Roland Valeriano on Saturday, June 14, asked Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre to consider several measures that would help protect the rights of crime suspects.In particular, he says media interviews with criminal suspects without their legal counsel must be prohibited, and suspects' presentation during press conferences should be governed by rules.Valeriano's reminders came as he stre…

Torre wants improved fitness, marksmanship for policemen

PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III ordered on Friday a thorough evaluation of firearms proficiency and physical fitness of police officers. "Proficiency and efficiency in the use of firearms are very, very important because lives are at stake. The lawman must hit his intended target, not inocent bystanders," Torre told reporters during the 3rd PNP Press Corps Invitational Shootfest in Camp Karingal on Friday. Torre sai…

Torre defers deactivation of area police commands

Police officials and personnel assigned in five area police commands will remain in their posts as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has deferred the deactivation of APCs to December.

PNP to enhance cops' firearms proficiency, marksmanship

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday it will enhance the firearms proficiency and marksmanship of its personnel to be more effective in their jobs.