The City Government of Caloocan partnered with the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and other local government units from Metro Manila in holding the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) Consultative Meeting on Thursday, October 12 at the Bulwagang Katipunan.
The said consultative meeting aimed to revisit NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular 2016-002, which provides the rules of procedure in disciplinary and administrative cases against policemen and addresses the concerns surrounding local PLEBs.
City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan expressed his gratitude towards the NAPOLCOM and the representatives of other local boards for their valuable contribution to holding erring law enforcers accountable.
“Nagpapasalamat po tayo sa lahat ng dumalo ngayon, lalong-lalo na sa NAPOLCOM at sa mga kinatawan ng iba’t-ibang PLEB sa Kamaynilaan. Lahat po ng opinyon at suhestyon ninyo ngayong araw ay tiyak na makakatulong hindi lang sa Lungsod ng Caloocan pati na rin sa buong Metro Manila,” Mayor Along said.
The City Mayor likewise emphasized the significance of a holistic approach in law enforcement, which involves empowering members of the police force to respond to any situation and recognizing their excellent efforts in keeping communities safe, while actively rooting out those that abuse said power.
“Alam po natin na marami pa rin ngayon ang mabubuting mga pulis na patuloy na ginagawa ang kanilang mga responsibilidad nang maayos at may respeto sa karapatan ng ating mga mamamayan,” Mayor Along stated.
“Kaya kailangan po nating balansehin ang ating pagkilos upang siguruhin na napaparusahan at napapanagot natin ang mga sumisira sa pangalan ng kapulisan, habang ang mga mahuhusay ay mas kinikilala pa natin upang sila ang pamarisan ng kanilang mga kasamahan. Saludo po ako sa Caloocan PLEB dahil tiwala akong ginagawa nila ang tungkuling ito nang walang palya,” he added.
