MANILA, Philippines — Amid a proposal to arm anti-crime civilian groups, the Philippine National Police (PNP) should first focus on showing that it is competent in protecting the public, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Wednesday.
Lacson, who previously served as PNP chief, made the remark as he rejected the proposal to arm anti-crime civilian groups. The proposal was earlier backed by PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar.
“The PNP should make it a point first to show that it is efficient, professional and competent to protect civilians on the streets from malefactors — including those with unlicensed guns and irresponsible gun holders that make them a threat — before it issues PTCFORs (…
Keep on reading: Lacson rejects arming anti-crime groups: ‘Is PNP that helpless against crime?’