TORRE TO COPS: CRIMINAL ARRESTS BEFORE PROMOTION

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III affirmed his policy of using the number of arrests as a key performance gauge, stating that proof of criminal apprehensions will be a major requirement for police commanders seeking promotion or assignment.

- By AARON RECUENCO

However, Torre clarified that this measure applies specifically to warrantless arrests under Rule 113 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedures, not the execution of court-issued arrest warrants.

Under the provision, “A peace officer or a private person may, without a warrant, arrest a person: (a) When, in his presence, the person to be arrested has committed, is actually committing, or is attempting to commit an offense;

(b) When an offense has just been committed, and he has probable cause to believe based on personal knowledge of facts or circumstances that the person to be arrested has committed it; and