PNP to do review of top cops who won’t submit courtesy resignation

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will take the reins in evaluating senior police officials who will not tender their courtesy resignations in support of the government’s bid to weed out officers with links to the illicit drug trade.

PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said this on Monday, pointing out that as of Jan. 20, 11 of the 953 top police officials, specifically eight colonels and three generals, have yet to lock in their courtesy resignations and subject themselves to an evaluation by a five-member committee and the National Police Commission (Napolcom).

Azurin said that they are continuously reaching out to the said officers, noting that seven of …

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