Bulacan cops serving as bodyguards recalled

By Ramon Efren Lazaro

MALOLOS, Bulacan — At least 67 police officers in Bulacan serving as security escorts to local chief executives and private individuals have been recalled. 

Brig. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia, Central Luzon police director, issued a memorandum ordering the recall of unauthorized security detail in line with the implementation of a “one strike policy” for violators of the Revised Guidelines and Procedures Governing Availment of Protective Security to Government Officials, Diplomats and Private Individuals Authorized to be Given Protection. 

Col. Emma Libunao, acting Bulacan police director, said she sent official communications to concerned local chief executives, former elected officials and private individuals on the strict implementation of the memorandum circular. 

The recalled police personnel were assigned at the provincial holding and administrative unit to undergo retraining.

They will be required to attend the ”pulisteniks” fitness program and participate in other command activities.

Libunao said the police officers would be deployed in stations where there are inadequate personnel.