237 cases filed vs cops in Davao Region

THE Police Regional Office (PRO)-Davao Region recorded a total of 237 cases that were filed against erring personnel in Davao region from January 1 to November 21 and 156 of which has already been resolved.

“I am glad to inform the public particularly Davao Region community that we in the PRO-Davao Region is on top in tracking down those PNP (Philippine National Police) personnel who are doing irregularities in their respective duties,” PRO-Davao Region spokesperson Police Chief Inspector Jason Baria said.

Based on the data coming from the Discipline Law and Order Section (DLOS) out of 237 personnel facing administrative charges, topping the list are Police Officer (PO) 1 with 68, PO2 with 47, and Police Superintendent with four personnel involved. He said the remaining variances of 95 cases are yet subject for resolution.

On the nature of offense, there were 139 cases for grave misconduct and 86 were resolved; less grave misconduct (7) cases were filed and four resolved; simple Misconduct (10); grave neglect of duty (46) cases were filed and 30 cases has been resolved; less grave neglect of duty (18) cases were filed and 12 cases were resolved; simple neglect of duty (13) and one case was resolved; gross incompetence (1) but was later resolved and conduct of unbecoming (12) and eight of which were resolved.

He added that in Davao region, on their record for scalawag cops who has involvement in illegal drugs, there were 11 personnel who are active in service, six are under Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit, one went absence without official leave, one was discharge and was detained and one has died.

“We are sincerely doing all of these because we do not like to stain the reputation that we hold, more so in causing stains in the organization. We want to regain the trust and confidence of the community and we do not like the misfits to influence the others,” Baria added however he said that there is a due process that they need to observe.

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