Internet-based system to arrest criminals set

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Arrest warrants for wanted persons are now available online.

           

The Philippine National Police launched the electronic warrant (e-warrant) and electronic rogues (e-rogue) gallery here Wednesday to make it easier for the police to arrest criminals.

           

“We can now browse or search the names of suspected persons with warrants and we can also download warrants of arrest for that person without going to the courts anywhere in the country,” said Senior Supt. Ramon Purugganan, La Union police director.

           

“This will link technically, through the computer, the warrants issued by the courts from one town, city, province or region to one another,” Purugganan added.

           

Senior Supt. Tito Dacpano, head of the regional investigation and detective management division, said the e-warrant and the e-rogue gallery are vital in the preservation of peace and security. 

           

“It means that if wanted persons are duly accounted, the number of criminals who roam the streets ready to pounce on unwitting and defenseless members of the community is reasonably reduced, thus contributing greatly in the development of peaceful communities,” Dacpano said.