PNP to recruit 15K cops this year

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MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is planning to recruit an additional 15,000 cops for this year.

This was disclosed by Deputy Director Archie Francisco Gamboa, PNP Directorial Staff Chief Staff, in a report by Radyo Pilipinas Monday.

He added that 10,000 will be new recruits for the force while the remaining 5,000 will serve as replacement for those who have retired, dismissed or gone absent without leave.

Gamboa said the recruitment is line with efforts to achieve the police-to-citizen of 1 to 500.

At present, there are about 187,000 police officers or just enough for the 1 to 651 ratio. (PNA)