PNP chief orders police manning checkpoints to observe courtesy

July 9, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday warned all police personnel manning Quarantine Control Points (QCPs) and border checkpoints that he will not tolerate rude behavior.

In a statement, Police General Archie Gamboa ordered all cops to follow  f PNP ethical standards.

"This is a fair warning to all the regional directors and their personnel on QCPs, if we continue to receive reports about being rude and impolite, I will not tolerate it and you shall be dealt with accordingly" Gamboa said.

The order was released to all regional directors through the PNP Directorate for Operations upon receiving some complaints regarding the behavior of police l manning the checkpoints.

Gamboa reminded all  PNP personnel they must observe courtesy, especially when dealing with women and elderly persons

“They must also avoid taking photos of private documents and should strictly adhere to the PNP’s standard of conduct and behavior,” he said. Ella Dionisio/DMS