The National Capital Region Police Office on Thursday undertook a major reorganization affecting several police commanders in Metro Manila as part of its reform program and to improve the quality of service of its police personnel.
Among those transferred to their new posts were Senior Supt. Alexander Santos from the NCRPO Regional Operations Division to Taguig City Police Office, replacing Senior Supt. Allen Sumeg-ang Ocden who was reassigned as chief of the Navotas City Police Station.
Navotas Police chief Senior Supt. Dante Novicio was reassigned as head of the Muntinlupa City Police chief, replacing Senior Supt. Nicolas Salvador who was designated as Acting Regional Operations and Plans Division of the NCRPO.
Pasay City Police commander Senior Supt. Lawrence Coop, who was transferred to San Juan City Police Station, was replaced by former Makati City Police chief Senior Supt. Dionisio Bartolome while NCRPO Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit head Senior Supt. Audie Villacin was reassigned as officer-in-charge of the Eastern Police District-Directorial Staff.
Bartolome was recently relieved as Makati police chief following the arrest of four of his men allegedly involved in the abduction of a businessman who owns a bike shop. The cops allegedly tried to extort at least P100,000 from their victim.
A police officer earlier sacked from his post involving the arrest of four of his men in an alleged extortion case, was redesignated to a new position following a minor revamp among officers in key positions in Metro Manila.
Sr. Supt Dionisio Bartolome, former Makati City Police Chief who was relieved from his post following the arrest of four police officers in an extortion try, was posted as Chief of Police in Pasay City.
Bartolome, along with Chief Inspector Oscar Pagulayan, the immediate supervisor of arrested P02 Herley Garcera, P02 Clarence Maynes, P01 Time Galzote and P01 Jeffrey Canete, was also relieved.
But according to NCRPO spokesperson Kimberly Molitas, Bartolome has been cleared of any liability.
“As explained by the NCRPO regional director, officers administratively relieved to give a freehand for any investigation. When liability is cleared we must give assignment to officers performing well,” she explained.
Metro Manila police director Oscar Albayalde said the latest reshuffle was also made due to Career Advancement of police officers while some were promoted to higher positions and others are due for retirement.
Albayalde said that upon assessment of the oversight committee, it is necessary to designate an officer who is familiar with the structure of the community where his expertise is needed.
Albayalde ordered all District Directors to ensure that incoming Officer-in-Charge will assume their respective offices, newly designated officers with their District Directors or his Deputy while the outgoing Chief of Police should accompany the incoming OICs to the City Mayor for a smooth turnover of office and or for a courtesy call.
“It is the policy of the Philippine National Police to look into the career advancement of our officers, it is also important to assess and look where our officers can best perform. This is also a matter of putting the right man on the job where he can excel and best serve the public,” he said.
The NCRPO is presently investigating more than 300 police officers under its command following their involvement in various illegal activities and other abuses.
The rogue cops are composed of 17 Police Commissioned Officers with the rank of Police Superintendent (1), four (4) Police Chief Inspector, nine (9) Police Senior Inspector and three (3) Police Inspector; 293 Police Non Commissioned Officers with one (1) Senior Police Officer 4, four (4) Senior Police Officer 3, nineteen (19) Senior Police Officer 2, twenty-three (23) Senior Police Officer 1, seventy-four (74) Police Officer 3, eighty-four (84) Police Officer 2 and eighty-eight (88) Police Officer 1; and one (1) Non-Uniformed Personnel.
They came from the regional headquarters and five police districts in Metro Manila. Forty-nine (49) from Northern Police District, ten (10) from Eastern Police District, seventy two (72) from Manila Police District, fifty one (51) from Southern Police District, thirty five (35) from Quezon City Police District, and ninety-four (94) from NCRPO- Regional Headquarters.
The list issued by the NCRPO resulted from a thorough process, from review of existing cases, validation through Counter Intelligence, cognizance/feedback of the immediate supervisor, inspection; and feedback and reports.
These police officers have existing administrative and criminal cases that ranges from Robbery, Extortion, Drug Protection, Illegal Drug Use, Carnapping, Grave Threat, to Recidivism of tardiness, texting while on duty and performing duties not in proper uniform.
The NCRPO – Discipline Law and Order Section is also currently reviewing 897 administrative cases. These include 549 personnel charged with grave offenses, 327 less grave offenses, and 21 simple offenses.
