Napolcom sets 60-day deadline for erring cop cases

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has established a 60-working-day deadline for resolving administrative cases against erring police officers, as detailed in Office Order No. 2025-012.

The directive, signed by Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan, outlines specific timelines for each stage of summary dismissal proceedings.

Key reforms include completing the initial evaluation of complaints within one working day and initiating the pre-charge investigation within two working days.

Respondents are given five working days to submit a counter-affidavit, and the investigation and draft charge must be submitted within five working days.

Formal charges are to be issued and a hearing officer assigned within one working day each, with summons served within two working days.

The process now includes a pre-hearing conference within three working days and position papers filed within seven working days.

Napolcom aims for swift justice by ensuring no case drags on, with a final decision from the Napolcom En Banc expected within fourteen working days.