BUNGLED anti-crime operations are usually caused by the law enforcers’ lack of familiarity in properly handling fragile situations.
In the provinces of Cavite, Rizal and Quezon (which forms part of the Calabarzon), the regional police chief cited the need to equip law enforcers with ample knowledge in managing police operations.
To begin with, Calabarzon Police Director Brig. Gen. Hansel Marantan relieved 21 police station chiefs from their posts after failing the enhanced managing police operations or EMPO course.
In the meantime, the officers on administrative relief would be replaced by their deputies, while waiting to retake the exam.
From the list of 21 axed local police chiefs, 11 come from Quezon province, two from Cavite and one from Rizal.
“The police chiefs who failed the test will be given a second and third chance to retake the exam. If they fail three times, they will be facing permanent replacement from their posts,” said Marantan who previously directed all chiefs of police in Calabarzon region to take the EMPO to determine their familiarity with police operations.
Citing poor performance and the failure to stop illegal gambling in their jurisdictions, Marantan hinted at reshuffling police chiefs in the region which also covers Batangas and Laguna provinces.
Previously, Narabtab relieved seven chiefs of police in Laguna, Cavite and Rizal PNP stations for poor performance, career advancement, overstaying and lack of initiative and dedication for police work.
