Virtual classrooms and a firearms simulation building were constructed inside the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to further improve the learning environment of its cadets in preparation for their entry to the police and two other services.
PNP Chief General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan said the two establishments were just among the 10 facilities constructed for the PNPA cadets. Others include a Heroes Hall, Lakan Tower Clock, The Ashfall Cadet Monument, Maroon and Gold Fence, PNPA Museum, PNPA Officer's Quarters and Fitness Gym.
“This is only one of our ongoing programs and plans for the development of the PNPA. We envision this Academy as the country’s premier police training institution for PNP commissioned officers, that’s why we have to step up our actions for reforms and innovations in the police training programs,” said Cascolan.
These new facilities and projects of the PNPA will be beneficial to all cadets that will be the next in line in serving the people as police officers across the nation,” he added.
PNPA Director Maj. Gen. Guilbert Cruz said the new projects and facilities were sourced from PNP Funds and generous donations of PNPA alumni and other affiliated associations.
“In a short span of time, the Academy has created various means and projects that make this institution a better place for our cadets. These things will not be done without the contribution and support of the PNP leadership and members of the Academy,” said Cruz.
Last year, the PNP formally assumed its full jurisdiction to manage and control the PNPA under the Republic Act No. 11279 that aims to achieve the goals of a highly efficient and competent police force.
Aside from the PNP, PNPA graduates can also choose to serve in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Also, the transfer is in full swing within the next four years as the PNP leadership will come up with the revision of the table of organization and equipment, even staffing patterns to be submitted to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).