QCPD relieves police clearance chief amid probe into service disruption

MANILA, Philippines—The chief of the Quezon City’s Police District (QCPD) Police Clearance has been relieved from his post pending an investigation into reports of an alleged disruption in police clearance services at Quezon City Hall.

“Pending the outcome of the investigation, the Chief of the Police Clearance Section shall be relieved from the current assignment as an administrative measure, without prejudice to the determination of any administrative liability,” said the QCPD in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement comes after a complaint alleging that personnel were celebrating a birthday in the office, instead of assisting applicants.

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The QCPD said it “ takes these concerns seriously and is undertaking appropriate measures to establish the facts surrounding the incident.”

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The arrangement is intended to maintain uninterrupted frontline services, in compliance with the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, as amended by the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.

The district said the relief of the section chief was an administrative measure and did not preclude a determination of possible administrative liability.

“Any personnel found to have violated applicable laws, rules or regulations shall be dealt with in accordance with due process,” said the QCPD.

The QCPD also urged the individual who raised the concern on social media to file a formal complaint and submit supporting evidence to help establish the facts.

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It said it will assess all relevant circumstances fairly and objectively, and is committed to transparent, accountable and efficient public service. /apl

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