INPPO welcomes 77 new cops

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff reporter

LAOAG CITY—The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) welcomed at least 77 newly downloaded personnel at the Camp Valentin S. Juan, this city.

Geared towards the realization of Patrol Plan 2030—an approach to further improve effective and credible police service, the neophyte police personnel are expected to hone their skills, knowledge and core values to carry out the Philippine National Police transformation to promote peace and order in local communities.

In his short speech, provincial police director P/Sr. Supt. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reiterated to the new cops to always follow discipline and dedication to their mandated tasks.

The downloading of the new PNP personnel is in compliance with the directive of the PNP Central leadership to increase police visibility in the community and conduct regular patrolling activities to prevent commission of crimes.

Earlier, all police inspectors and police officers 1 in the regional headquarters who are performing administrative works were downloaded to different police stations.

In accordance with Republic Act no. 6975 as amended by RA 8551 and RA 9708 states that the PNP shall “enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.”

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