PNP backs proposed Crime Investigation Modernization Act

The Philippine National Police (PNP) fully supports House Bill No. 2244, the proposed Crime Investigation Modernization Act, which seeks to establish a Crime Investigation Modernization Committee (CIMC).

PNP Acting Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. believes the bill will equip investigators with necessary tools, training, and resources to combat modern crime trends.

Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan emphasized that the bill would give police officers, particularly investigators, access to forensic techniques and modern, science-based methods for probing crime scenes.

Yamsuan stated that the bill would complement the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) initiatives to strengthen crime prevention and response efforts.

The proposed CIMC would be composed of the Interior Secretary, the PNP chief, the National Bureau of Investigation chief, and two presidential appointees with expertise in forensic science.

Key functions of the CIMC include studying modern investigation methods, developing a manual for law enforcement, and proposing a comprehensive modernization program to Congress.

The committee will also facilitate overseas training in forensic science for scholars, foster collaboration with international police agencies, and explore the establishment of forensic science courses in state universities.