Lacson urges PNP to redirect surveillance from teachers to dismissed cops, soldiers 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Vanne Elaine TerrazolaInstead of teachers’ groups, the Philippine National Police (PNP) should redirect its surveillance efforts on dismissed policemen and soldiers who may turn or are suspected of becoming guns for hire, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday. Lacson, former PNP chief, issued the call amid reports that the police have launched the profiling of all members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT). “The PNP should instead conduct profiling and surveillance on dishonorably discharged PNP and AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) personnel to keep track of their post-discharge activities including their lifestyle,” Lacson said in a statement. Such intelligence work should be part of the PNP’s solution to recent heinous crimes, including killings with impunity, Lacson said.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 08, 2019 09:11 UTC