Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar announced the launch of the “Intensified Cleanliness Policy” (ICP) as he formally assumed his post as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday (May 7).
The program was implemented in the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
“The ICP aims to align our programs and thrusts into three main parts. The improvement in recruitment is just part of the principles in ICP. This ICP is anchored on the ‘broken windows’ policy which basically states that small problems must be immediately addressed to prevent these problems from getting worse,” Eleazar said.
Aimed at ensuring cleanliness in PNP precincts, stations, and offices, ICP also includes effective supervision in ensuring “good leadership by example down to the lowest units.”
A QR (quick response) code system will also be implemented in all phases of recruitment nationwide in response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s marching order to continue the aggressive internal cleansing in the PNP. This system also ensure that the use of connections and favoritism is avoided, and that only the best are given the opportunity to join the PNP.
Eleazar also said he will not hesitate to remove any police personnel who tarnishes the image of the PNP.
– PNA/CF-jlo
