Doria vows to invest more on trainings for Mimaropa cops to shoot well
The Police Regional Office 4B has trained 47 of its personnel to be accurate shooters amid previous reports of marksmanship problems within the police organization.
PRO4B director Police Brig. Gen. Joel Doria said the 10-day Rifle Marksmanship Training (RMT) was facilitated by the Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Division and was aimed at improving the shooting capability of policemen.
“As law enforcement officers, you are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the public and upholding the law. This responsibility requires not only technical proficiency but also a deep commitment to professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights,” said Doria during the closing ceremony of the activity.
A few years ago, an official of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) revealed that a large number of policemen could not shoot well.
This prompted the PNP leadership to recalibrate its marksmanship training and addressed the two common problems in the marksmanship training—lack of free bullets and lack of facilities to hold the shooting training.
“Investing in marksmanship training for the PNP is critical in ensuring that our police officers are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to protect the public and themselves. It also helps to prevent unnecessary use of force, which can lead to the loss of life and property,” said Doria.
The RMT is a 10-day training which aims to develop and increase the level of confidence and proficiency of PNP personnel in the use of long firearms.
“As law enforcement officers, you are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the public and upholding the law. This responsibility requires not only technical proficiency but also a deep commitment to professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights,” said Doria during the closing ceremony of the activity.
A few years ago, an official of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) revealed that a large number of policemen could not shoot well.
This prompted the PNP leadership to recalibrate its marksmanship training and addressed the two common problems in the marksmanship training—lack of free bullets and lack of facilities to hold the shooting training.
“Investing in marksmanship training for the PNP is critical in ensuring that our police officers are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to protect the public and themselves. It also helps to prevent unnecessary use of force, which can lead to the loss of life and property,” said Doria.
The RMT is a 10-day training which aims to develop and increase the level of confidence and proficiency of PNP personnel in the use of long firearms.