New PRO-3 chief urges his men to strictly observe police rules

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, June 13 (PNA) -- Being a policeman is never fun.

This was the statement of Central Luzon police director Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao to his men here on Monday.

Addressing both ranking officials and the rank and file personnel at the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO) here, Ladao stressed that law enforcement is beyond "employment for pay," but requires passion and dedication to be able to discharge its essence effectively.

"There are times you have to work 24 hours a day," Ladao said as noted the risk of being policeman.

Ladao also urged his men in the field to observe rules being imposed on all uniformed personnel "because you cannot effectively implement the laws if you cannot follow our rules."

Among the simple rules that cops should practice, he said, is the proper use of uniform, ban on smoking in public places and basic courtesy to people.

No policeman, he said, can implement the law without first following the rules of the organization.

Nueva Ecija has about 1,600 policemen detailed in its 27 towns and five cities, NEPPO and other offices such as the special reaction teams and public security company.

After paying a courtesy call to Governor Aurelio Umali, Ladao joined a boodle fight with policemen and personnel at NEPPO. (PNA)