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Over 2K erring police sanctioned — PNP
Nearly 3,000 Philippine National Police (PNP) officers faced sanctions in 2024 for various violations while on duty.
Out of 5,457 officers involved in 3,751 administrative cases, 2,765 received penalties, while 2,691 were exonerated.
The penalties imposed ranged from suspensions and dismissals to demotions, forfeiture of salary, reprimands, restrictions, and withholding of privileges.
Specifically, 903 officers were dismissed from service, and 1,112 received suspensions, affecting various ranks from colonel down to lieutenant.
In a separate recent incident, 20 active-duty officers were placed under restrictive custody due to their involvement in a significant 2022 drug bust in Manila.
The PNP's internal reforms utilize the Internal Disciplinary Mechanism, which encompasses preventive, punitive, and restorative measures to manage misconduct and rehabilitate personnel.
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