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PNP Fine-Tuning 5-Minute Emergency Response Rule
The Philippine Star
|August 12, 2025
The Philippine National Police is refining its five-minute emergency response policy to ensure it is applied with common sense and tailored to local conditions, PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said yesterday.
Torre explained that while the five-minute rule is strictly enforced in cities where police are just nearby, it is not always realistic in remote areas.
He cited cases in farming communities with only 21 police personnel or in hinterlands where homes are far apart.
Torre recounted a recent incident posted on Facebook in which police reportedly tried to comply with the five-minute rule for a call from another island, requiring a motorboat trip. The call turned out to be a prank.
The PNP chief said he cautioned the police regional director, warning against "malicious compliance" and urging middle-level commanders to exercise discretion.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition August 12, 2025 de The Philippine Star.
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