Cops told to remove visible tattoos to keep professional image

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen with visible tattoos even when wearing their uniform must remove their body art to maintain a professional image. This was the instruction stated in Memorandum Circular 2024-023 regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos among law enforcers, applicants, and cadets in the academy. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), explained that this memorandum was issued by the leadership of the Philippine National Police last March 19. According to Pelare, this new policy requires officers in active duty to have their tattoos removed if it is […]…

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