MANILA, Philippines — It’s reassuring to hear the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief speak openly about the problem that exists within his organization – rather than brush off – after another police officer was caught on video killing an unarmed civilian, a lawyers’ group said.
National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) said Gen. Guillermo Eleazar opening up to the possibility of conducting neuropsychiatric tests on policemen is a distinction from previous police chiefs who would insist that such crimes are isolated.
Eleazar advocated neuropsychiatric testing every three years, in addition to providing mental health assistance, in the aftermath of Police Mst. Sgt. Hensie Z…
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