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The Security Agencies and Guards Supervision Division of the
Philippine National Police is now processing applications for
License to Exercise Private Security Professions Identification
Cards within one day.
The national police spokesperson, Police Supt.
Nicanor Bartolome, stressed the one-day processing of the ID cards
is being implemented to address the increasing number of applicants
continuously flocking to Camp Crame in Quezon City.
The division’s chief, Chief Supt. Danilo
Gaoiran, said his office accommodates an average of 200 walk-in
applicants a day.
Normally, the processing period takes ten days.
But now applicants can get their ID cards in one day.
Gaoiran added that the new scheme was introduced
to prevent applicants from being tempted by fixers, eliminate the
proliferation of fake private security personnel licenses and give
ample time to process license applications forwarded by the Regional
Firearms and Explosives Security Agency and Guard Section to his
division.
The utilization of additional computer equipment
including flatbed scanners, digital cameras and card printers as
well as the proper assignment of skilled personnel in encoding
application data and photo editing helped reduce the processing
time.
The national police chief Director Gen. Avelino
Razon Jr. lauded the division in its efforts to discourage the
proliferation of fixers.
“This endeavor only reflects the commitment of
every Mamang Pulis and Aleng Pulis to provide fast and efficient
service to the public,” Razon stated
The division also launched its liaising program
with various security agencies and training institutions. These
stakeholders shall assist in the production of valid and complete
regulatory requirements before their respective applications are
submitted for processing.
-- Maricel V. Cruz
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