In close consultation with our Chief PNP, Police General Debold M Sinas, I have approved a recommendation by the PNP Human Resource and Doctrine Development to temporarily suspend mandatory/specialized courses and training in the National Police Training Institute and those supervised by the PNP Training Service.
This is in view of the spike of Covid-19 cases in the country, particularly in the National Capital Region, and a similar increase in coronavirus infections among PNP personnel.
At the NPTI all ongoing mandatory courses will be suspended until March 30, after which the resumption of classes shall be subject to assessment and evaluation.
All approved Skills and Development Training under the Master Training Action Plan 2021 and specialized courses provided by the PNP Training Service are temporarily suspended for 30 days starting March 16, 2021.
On the other hand I have approved the HRDD recommendation to continue blended learning, face-to-face and virtual classes, with the strict observance of health precautionary measures at the PNP Academy and at the National Police College.
While we are cautious of exposing clients of our frontline services at the NHQ PNP Camp Crame to COVID-19 infection, services provided by the DI, SOSIA, FEO, HPG, DIDM, HS, and CLG will continue except for the PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service which caters mostly to senior citizens.
The frontline service desks of the DI, SOSIA, FEO, HPG, DIDM, HS, and CLG will continue to cater to a limited number of clients with strict enforcement of minimum health protocols as per IATF restrictions.
I also approved a recommendation by the director of the HSS for the transfer of the Central Processing Assistance Area to a site adjacent to the entrance gate of the Transformation Oval to limit the movement of clients inside Camp Crame and ensure the availability of parking spaces for clients. (PR)
