NCRPO chief, Brig. Gen. Debold Sinas. (File photo)
MANILA -- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Brig. Gen. Debold Sinas, on Friday, announced the installation of seven biometric time clocks inside its headquarters in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, as part of its intensified internal cleansing.
Sinas said the new biometric units would ensure the proper monitoring of the attendance of 1,500 NCRPO personnel, except the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB), as well as instill discipline among cops, particularly those who report late for work or are habitual absentees.
"Wala pong exempted sa regional headquarters. Pag absent ka, absent ka talaga (No one in the regional headquarters is exempted. If you are absent, you are absent)," he told reporters in a press briefing held at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 10.
After a dry run, the system will be in place effective December 1.
Sinas added that CCTVs were also installed at different gates to monitor police officers who would cheat.
"Para makita namin sino ang labas pasok (So we could see those who are going in and out). Seven biometrics posts are located inside the headquarters and are open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It would eliminate the bad practice of some cops who cheat when logging in and out of their offices,” he said.
Sinas said he already implemented the system during his stint at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Crime Laboratory and as chief of the Central Visayas police.
The advantage of such a shift to digital automation would eliminate long queues and formations, he said.
Policemen caught destroying the biometric machines could face cases.
Sinas said he is also planning to bring the system to five districts of Metro Manila such as the QCPD, Manila Police District, Southern Police District, Eastern Police District, and Northern Police District before bringing it to police stations.
Biometric time clocks record data using an individual’s fingerprints.
The data reflected in the machine would be used to process the payrolls of employees, including the corresponding deductions for absences or tardiness. (PNA)
