Marbil vows zero tolerance for misconduct, abuse in PNP

PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday declared “zero tolerance” towards misconduct and abuse within the police force.

“We have no room for erring officers in our ranks. The PNP is fully dedicated to upholding the law and ensuring that every police officer adheres to the strictest code of conduct,” said Marbil.

“Misconduct and abuse will be met with the full force of our internal disciplinary mechanisms,” he stressed.

Several policemen have recently been involved in various crimes, including a police major and three non-commissioned officers who were arrested for the kidnapping of four foreign tourists in Pasay City last month.

The PNP Internal Affairs Services reported last week that a total of 6,256 cops have been found guilty of various offenses under the Marcos administration. It said 572 of these policemen have been recommended for dismissal from the service.

“The time for complacency is over. We will not tolerate any form of misconduct within our ranks,” Marbil said.

In a statement, the Public Information Office (PIO) quoted Marbil as highlighting the effectiveness of the PNP internal disciplinary mechanism.

The PIO also said Marbil has assured swift and stringent measures to penalize, punish, and charge police officers involved in misconduct.

It said this assurance “underscores the PNP’s commitment to maintaining integrity and professionalism within the organization.”

“Acknowledging instances of wrongdoing by some officers, Gen. Marbil reiterated the PNP’s dedication to accountability and pledged to thoroughly investigate those involved in misconduct,” the PIO said.

The PNP encouraged the public to report abuses and illegal activities of policemen as it underscored that public cooperation is vital in “creating a safer and more secure environment for all.”

Likewise, Marbil emphasized the need to expedite police investigation on both minor and serious offenses.

The PNP said the new timeline for the completion of such probe is five to 10 days for minor cases, and two months for “more serious offenses.”

“He (Marbil) stressed the importance of providing legal support to officers facing countercharges, recognizing the challenges they often encounter,”