To fully support its operations, the Philippine National Police procures additional police vehicles, force protection and IT equipment through supplemental appropriations aligned for its modernization program.
PNP Chief, Police General Rodolfo S. Azurin, Jr., presided over the official commissioning of purchased PNP equipment and police vehicles in Camp Crame, Quezon City, on the afternoon of November 25, 2022.
PNP Bids and Awards Committee Chairman, Police Major General Ronaldo E. Olay presented to the PNP Chief, the newly purchased equipment which consisted of 130 personnel carriers (4×4); 41 units of advance life support ambulances; 1,464 all-purpose vests (tactical vest Level III); 212 units of 5.56mm light machine gun and 8,001 units of 9mm striker-fired pistol.
This latest procurement was funded through appropriations for the Capability Enhancement Programs (CEPs) 2019, 2021, and 2022, with a total worth of Php761,219,682.00.
“We deeply appreciate the outlay for mission-essential equipment that is earmarked for PNP this year to further boost the mobility, and firepower capabilities of every PNP unit from the regional offices down to municipal police stations and precincts,” PGen Azurin said.
The patrol vehicles will be issued to Provincial Mobile Force Companies and Municipal Police Stations with mountainous terrains while the ambulances will be issued to the PNP Health Service. The all-purpose vest will be given to the high-risk police stations of every police regional office, while the firearms will be distributed to PNP nationwide.
PGen Azurin also underscores that the security and welfare of the people do not only depend on the number of police officers in the field but also on their efficiency and effectiveness, particularly, with the needed equipment and firearms they have in their respective stations and offices.
“As we mobilize the police units in the field, we must also increase the effectiveness of our police officers by giving them the necessary equipment,” PGen Azurin stated.
He reminded and encouraged all police units and offices, being the recipients of all the procured PNP equipment, to use them properly and take good care of them as these were procured from the people’s taxes.
“This is part of the ‘Malasakit program’ under M+K+K=K which aspires to address the external and internal issues of the organization. Every police officer must also take into mind and action our sworn duty to serve and protect our community. And by taking care of our equipment, we also live this value for our organization,” PGen Azurin added.
