29 NCR cops dismissed in past 3 months
MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office has dismissed 29 officers since Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez became the acting Philippine National Police chief three months ago, the NCRPO reported yesterday.
According to the NCRPO report, 248 administrative cases were processed from Aug. 26 to Nov. 25. Of the number, 179 were resolved with 29 police officers dismissed from service. The report also showed that nine officers were demoted, 64 were suspended and 32 were reprimanded.
At least four police officers were fined and four others had their salaries forfeited.
During the same period, murder and rape cases dropped by 32 percent and 29 percent, respectively. Incidents of carnapping also decreased by 79 percent.
The NCRPO reported having arrested 1,413 most wanted persons and 2,264 other wanted persons, with the crime solution efficiency standing at 76.15 percent –indicating that nearly eight of 10 index crime cases were considered solved.
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