Underperforming police commanders warned: Shape up or be shaken up

National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) acting director Police Brigadier General Vicente Danao Jr. on Wednesday warned police commanders to do their duties or else they could be "shaken up." 

In an ambush interview, Danao said policemen should intensify law enforcement operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic because this could be the period where lawless elements could take advantage of the health crisis. 

"Mayroon tayo kasing rating in every district. So those who will be rated low lalo na sa mga chief of police at station commanders na hindi nagpe-perform, I’m giving you time to shape up or you will be shaken up," Danao told reporters. 

"It does not mean na dahil pandemic tayo eh 'yung ating law enforcement natin eh mapapabayaan. Dapat mas lalo nating paigtingin dahil siyempre pandemic ngayon, marami ang walang kabuhayan, others might take advantage of the situation," he added. 

Danao also tasked chiefs of police to account their men as well as their issued weapons. 

"I'm directing all the chief of police to account their personnel. I'm directing them to submit a 100% attendance that they have accounted properly their personnel, to include all firearms and other properties," Danao said. 

"We cannot attain 'yung sinasabi kong visibility kapag wala kang makitang pulis," he added. 

When he formally assumed the post as Metro Manila's top policeman, Danao said police visibility in NCR would be strengthened to assure the public that they are safe and well-protected against criminals. 

He also warned rogue cops, especially those involved in illegal drug activities. —KG, GMA News