Torre: Overweight cops to be sacked if they won’t lose weight after a year

Overweight police officers will be removed from service if they will not be able to trim down their weight after a year, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III said Tuesday. 

Citing Section 30 of Republic Act No. 6975, also known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, Torre said that among the general qualifications for appointment as officer or member of the PNP is that a person “must weigh not more or less than five kilograms of the standard weight corresponding to his or her height, age, and sex.” 

“So ibig sabihin, kung may standard weight and height, hindi ka dapat sobra ng five [kilos], hindi ka mababa,” he said in a Super Radyo dzBB interview. 

(So this means that if there is a standard weight and height, you should not be more or less than five kilograms.) 

Torre explained that under PNP regulations, cops who are not within his or her standard weight would be given six months to one year to normalize weight. 

However, if the cops are still overweight after a year, Torre said they may be sacked. 

“After one year, may [there will be] separation from the service,” he said. 

For those with medical conditions, Torre said they may face “complete disability discharge” or they may be transferred to administrative work. 

“We’ll consult with the NAPOLCOM regarding that matter. Pwede naman [that may be possible] actually,” he added. 

Torre, who only took over as PNP chief early this month, has ordered police officers to maintain their physical fitness as it may affect their promotions.

The PNP said that this will also show police discipline to the public. —AOL, GMA Integrated News