1,288 erring cops dismissed from PNP in past year
The Philippine National Police dismissed 1,288 officers from its ranks for misconduct over the past year. — File photo
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) dismissed 1,288 officers from its ranks for misconduct over the past year, the law enforcement agency announced.
In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said it resolved 3,611 cases against police officers from April 1, 2024 to April 23, 2025.
The cases also resulted in 172 demotions, 1,456 suspensions, and other sanctions such as salary forfeitures, restrictions, and reprimands.
“These actions reflect the PNP’s commitment to maintain discipline and uphold the trust of the people,” the law enforcement agency said in the statement.
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String of alleged violations by cops
The PNP’s statement came after a string of police officers were involved in alleged violations of law enforcement rules in incidents this past April.
The entire District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) of the Eastern Police District (EPD), including its director, was relieved following the alleged extortion in connection with the arrest of two Chinese nationals in Parañaque City last April 2.
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Eight of the EPD DSOU officers were put under police custody to face robbery and kidnapping cases.
Then, an April 12 operation led to the restrictive custody of four Quezon City Police District (QCPD) officers for failing to report a bag containing marijuana discovered during an operation in Barangay Holy Spirit.
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Six of the QCPD officers in question remain at large, the police previously said.
A social media video that went viral on April 21 showed another QCPD officer, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, entering three homes in Barangay Damayan and harming a grandmother and a minor.
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The officer was also placed under police custody.
Additionally, seven police officers were arrested last Thursday for allegedly extorting a Chinese businessman at a checkpoint in Parañaque City.
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“I want to make it clear that these officers made a personal choice to engage in wrongdoing. If they lose their work or face consequences, they are the ones responsible for their actions,” PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said in the statement.
“The PNP will never shield anyone who betrays their duty and the trust of the people,” he added.
