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Nicolas Torre says lethal force will only be used as `last resort’
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III stated that lethal force should only be employed as a last resort when apprehending a suspect.
Torre emphasized this principle during a courtesy visit to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Quezon City.
He addressed concerns that emphasizing arrest numbers might lead to abuse, asserting that fabricating arrests is a thing of the past for the police.
The PNP chief highlighted that the use of lethal force is reserved for situations where suspects resist arrest and pose a threat, aligning with the concept of self-defense under Article 11 of the Revised Penal Code.
Torre also mentioned that the CHR would be involved if complaints arise regarding the use of force during arrests.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Nicolas Torre III clarified his directive on prioritizing arrests, stating it applies to all forms of criminality, not just drug-related offenses.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III visited the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to clarify his directive on using the number of arrests as a performance metric.
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