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Dial 911, cops will arrive in 5 minutes, PNP chief Torre tells public
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Nicolas Torre III aims to institutionalize a five-minute response time for all emergency calls in Metro Manila.
He previously implemented a similar three-minute response time program as director of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD).
Torre directed the enforcement of an eight-hour duty policy to ensure the well-being and efficiency of police personnel.
He ordered all units to conduct a thorough inventory and assessment of the functionality of radios and other essential police equipment.
Field commanders were directed to use all patrol vehicles as part of the police's visibility drive.
The PNP chief stressed the importance of strengthening unity within the police force and set high standards for performance.
Modernizing the agency's technology and ensuring accountability among officers are key priorities under Torre's leadership.
He pledged that the police force will work diligently to ensure community safety, respect citizens' rights, and earn the trust of the Filipino people.
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