New PRO 6 chief eyes more cops on the field
Cuevas
Newly appointed Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 director Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas is looking at having more policemen on the field to carry out its mission of protecting and serving the people.
Cuevas, who assumed as PRO 6 regional director yesterday, in his message said that he will direct all units under PRO 6 to "download all inspectors and police officers to the field."
In an interview with reporters after the turn-over ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado, Cuevas also said that his first task will be to account all policemen in each unit.
Cuevas said that in his several years stay in the region he observed that there are policemen who cannot be found in the police stations where they are detailed.
"I want to correct the attitude of some police personnel," Cuevas said, adding "they should earn the respect of the people they serve."
Cuevas replaced Chief Supt. Wilfredo Dulay Sr. who is retiring from the Philippine National Police (PNP) service today.
Dulay served as Regional Director of PRO 6 for 13 months.
Cuevas, who has been in the police service for 29 years, said in his acceptance speech that his appointment as regional director of PRO 6 is a dream come true.
Cuevas has handled various top positions in several parts of Western Visayas and has served as Deputy Regional Director for Operations of National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) before his appointment to his present position.
Cuevas also said that on top of his priority action program is the combating of street crimes and organized crime activities.
He also vowed to reorganize the anti-illegal drugs task force to address the continuing problem on the proliferation of illegal drugs.
There will also be continuous conduct of drug tests among PNP personnel to ensure that they are fit to serve the people, Cuevas said.
Police Director Emmanuel Carta, PNP's Chief of Directorial Staff, administered the turn-over ceremony which was also attended by some officials from various provinces of Western Visayas as well as other national government agencies.
Retired and active police officials and the families of both Cuevas and Dulay also attended the ceremony.