INPPO Receives Recognition as Best Provincial Police Human Rights Desk of the Year

by NUP Jennelissa G Academia

Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO), under the exemplary leadership of PCOL JULIUS C SURIBEN, PD, achieved a remarkable milestone by being adjudged as the Best Provincial Police Human Rights Desk of the Year. This prestigious award was conferred during the 16th PNP-HRAO FoundingAnniversaryattheMulti-PurposeCenter,CampBGen RafaelTCrame,QuezonCity,onJuly4,2023.

INPPO goes National

by NUP Shammane S Bulosan

The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO), under theinfatigableleadershipofitsProvincialDirector, PCOLJULIUS C SURIBEN was adjudgedasthe“Outstanding PoliceProvincial Office for CY 2023“ nationwide during the celebration of 28th PoliceCommunityRelationsMonthwiththetheme“

” on July 27,2023attheNationalHeadquarters,PhilipineNationalPolice, Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City. Badoc Municipal Police Station, INPPO was also awarded as the Best Municipal Police Sation - Class C for CY 2023 under the stewardship of PMAJJOSEPHHTAYABAN foritsexemplaryeffortsindelivering thepoliceservicestothecommunity.

The recognition stands as a testament to the relentless dedication and commitment of the INPPO in upholding and promoting human rights principles within their jurisdiction. The award was the result of the collective efforts of the HRAO personnel,whoworkedtirelesslytomeetvariouscriteria.

One of the key factors contributing to the award was the unwavering compliance with human rights standards and regulations.Bystrictlyadheringtoprotocolsandguidelines,the INPPO-HRAOdemonstratedtheircommitmenttosafeguarding therightsanddignityofeveryindividualtheyserve.

Furthermore, their active engagement on social media platforms played an essential role in reaching out to the communityandfosteringtransparency.Throughregularpostings and updates, they were able to build stronger connections with the public and reinforce the importance of human rights awareness. Theyevenshowcasedcommendableresultsduring the custodial facility inspections. These inspections played a vital role in ensuring that detainees were treated with dignity and respect, promoting a fair and humane approach to law enforcement.

The INPPO-HRAO’s dedication was also evident in the array of activities they conducted to educate and advocate for humanrights.Theirinitiativesnotonlyraisedawarenessbutalso contributed to building a more inclusive and compassionate community.

ThisrecognitionreflectstheINPPOsteadfastcommitment to upholding the principles of human rights in their law enforcement practices. As they continue to set an example for othersinthepoliceforce,theycontributetobuildingasaferand more just society for all as Mapagtalkan, Alisto, addaan Tured kenTarigagayngaagserbiitiprobinsiya.

The prestigious award is the manifestation of noteworthy Police Community Affairs and Development in the implementation of programs, projects, and activities, undertaken by the INPPO that have greatly contributed to the peace and development initiatives in the country which brings thePNPclosertothecommunity.

The effective police community service plays an important role to win the hearts and minds of the public. It is expected that police officers will protect the community, ensureitssafety,enforcethelawandmaintainpeaceandorder throughpolicecommunityrelations.

The Manang and Manong Pulis of INPPO will continuouslyperformtheirmandateddutiesandresponsibilities and to collaborate more with all the stakeholders to protect the community and Strengthen Harmonious Alleviative Management.