The Police Regional Office (PRO-7) is to account for all policemen amid reports that cops are used as security escorts to local chief executives.
“Police escorts or security detail to mayors or private individuals are only allowed if there is a real threat to the life of that person.” This was the information disclosed by S/Supt. Louie Oppus, PRO-7 deputy director for operations and planning division.
The Police Security and Protection Office (PSPO) in Camp Crame is responsible for the provision of police escorts to politicians or private individuals.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) meanwhile, is proposing to limit to two the number of security escorts allowable to politicians. (PIA)
