Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has announced a new emergency response plan to make police more accessible and streets safer.
In a Palace briefing on Wednesday, June 4, Torre said the public can call the 911 hotline, and police will respond within five minutes.
“Dial 911, kami ay darating sa loob ng limang minuto,” he assured.
To support this, Torre is considering shutting down police boxes and community precincts, saying they no longer function effectively.
“So, rather na sila ay magtatambay diyan, isasarado natin. Sila ay maglalakad sa kalsada or sasakay sa kanilang mga mobile at ang pinaka-bottom line, palagi silang may mga radio,” according to him.
“Huwag na kayong maghanap ng pulis sa presinto, sapagkat ang pulis ay nasa inyo na sa pamamagitan ng telepono,” he added.
The five-minute response time will start in Metro Manila, with plans to expand nationwide. Torre also committed to shortening the response time to three minutes within three months.IMT
