Quezon City Police District Explained

Agencyname:Quezon City Police District
Motto:Quezon City's Pride
Commonname:Quezon City Police District
Abbreviation:QCPD
Patchcaption:Logo
Formedyear:1939
Formedmonthday:November 25
Preceding1:Quezon City Police Department (1939–1975)
Preceding2:Northern Police District (1975–1990)
Preceding3:Central Police District Command (1990–2006)
Country:Philippines
Countryabbr:PHI
Divtype:Region
Divname:Metro Manila
Subdivtype:City
Subdivname:Quezon City
Headquarters:Camp Tomas B. Karingal, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Sworntype:Police Officer
Chief1name:PBGEN Melecio Buslig, Jr.
Chief1position:District Director
Chief2name:PCOL Melecio Buslig
Chief2position:Deputy District Director for Administration
Chief3name:PCOL Josefino Ligan
Chief3position:Deputy District Director for Operations
Chief4name:PCOL Amante Baro
Chief4position:Chief District Directorial Staff
Parentagency:National Capital Region Police Office
Stationtype:Station
Stations:16 police stations

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is a police district under the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) serves the Quezon City as its law enforcement agency. The headquarters located at Camp Tomas Karingal.[1]

History

It was formed on November 25, 1939, as the Quezon City Police Department.[2] It was merged with the CAMANAVA area and formed the Northern Police District (NPD). On November 6, 1990, the separation of Quezon City from NPD was implemented, leading to the creation of what was then the Central Police District. Then as in today, the QCPD arms is based on the official heraldic emblem of Quezon City.

Lists of chiefs

The following list only started from the Central Police District Command list:

NameTermNotes
As chief of the Central Police District
BGen. Romeo San Diego1990 – 1992[3]
BGen. Atty. Rodolfo M. Garcia1992 – 1993[4]
P/CSUPT Diony A. Ventura1993 – July 24, 1994[5]
P/CSUPT Ricardo De Leon1994 – 1996
P/CSUPT Hercules Cataluña1996 – 1997CPDC Director when Ozone Disco tragedy happened[6]
P/SSUPT George L. Aliño1997 – 1999[7] [8] [9]
P/SSUPT Romulo Sales 1999 – 2000 [10]
P/CSUPT Victor Luga 2000 – 2001
P/CSUPT Rodolfo Tor 2001 – 2002[11]
P/CSUPT Napoleon Castro2002 – 2003[12]
P/SSUPT Oscar Mariñas2003 – 2004Acting [13]
P/CSUPT Nicasio Radovan Jr.2004 – 2006[14]
As chief of the Quezon City Police District
P/CSUPT Atty. Magtanggol Gatdula2006 – 2009[15] [16]
P/CSUPT Elmo San Diego2009 – 2010
P/CSUPT Benjardi Mantele2010 – 2011[17]
P/CSUPT George Regis2011 – 2012[18]
P/CSUPT Mario dela Vega2012 – 2013[19]
P/CSUPT Richard Albano2013 – 2014[20] [21]
P/SSUPT Joel Pagdilao2014 – 2015
P/CSUPT Edgardo Tinio2015 – July 1, 2016[22]
P/CSUPT Guillermo Tolentino EleazarJuly 1, 2016 – April 18, 2018[23]
PBGEN Joselito T. EsquivelApril 18, 2018 – September 17, 2019[24]
PBGEN Ronnie MontejoSeptember 17, 2019 – December 1, 2020[25]
PBGEN Danilo MacerinDecember 1, 2020 – April 17, 2021[26]
PBGEN Antonio YarraApril 17, 2021 – February 6, 2022[27]
PBGEN Remus MedinaFebruary 6 – August 12, 2022[28]
PBGEN Nicolas Torre IIIAugust 12, 2022 – August 31, 2023[29] Original choice was PCOL Jaysen de Guzman and Torre swapped with him [30] [31]
PBGEN Rederico MarananSeptember 1, 2023 – October 2, 2024[32]
Became PRO-3 director after tenure
PBGEN Melecio Buslig, Jr.October 2, 2024 – present[33]

Units

Headquarters

Under the Director, QCPD it has:[34]

The administrative divisions are:

The operational divisions and units are:

Stations:

Controversies

Shootout with PDEA

See main article: 2021 PNP–PDEA shootout.

‘VIP’ Commonwealth video

A car driver accused of uploading a video on a social media platform when a QCPD officer stopping the traffic in the Commonwealth Avenue. The traffic, allegedly stopped for Vice President Sara Duterte. The uploader faced a complaint a law against fake news and Cybercrime Prevention Act. Chel Diokno, the lawyer of the uploader said that his client doesn't took the video and wasn't related or affiliated against the police. The news was viral on Twitter and caused the netizens anti- to the Vice President got mad on her.[35] The officer was sacked, named Police Executive Master Sergeant Verdo Pantollano was also reinstated, by General Rederico Maranan.[36]

Press conference for gun-toter

See main article: 2023 Welcome Rotonda road rage incident. Wilfredo Gonzales, a retired PO1/Patrolman (demoted multiple times), and former QCPD officer was toted a gun against a cyclist in a road rage.[37] [38] In response, the QCPD Director General Nicolas Torre called a press conference in Camp Karingal, and Gonzales was also there, speaking for himself. The police unit, especially General Torre received backlash amid of favoring to the side of Gonzales. He ultimately resigned from his post after the controversy.[39]

Uploading evidence

2 QCPD officers allegedly posted the video of evidence surrounding the death of Ronaldo Valdez, a veteran actor, which is illegal. The officers are now fired.[40]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: QCPD inaugurates 6 facilities in Camp Karingal . 2024-01-01 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  2. Web site: QCPD marks 83rd Founding Anniversary . 2024-01-01 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  3. Web site: nc-202, s 1991-1 . Quezon City Council.
  4. Web site: CentralBooks . 2024-01-01 . central.com.ph.
  5. Book: Central Police District [1] . QC LIBROS: Quezon City Library Repository Online System . http://libros.quezoncitypubliclibrary.org:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/4972.
  6. News: Associated Press . 1996-03-19 . At Least 150 Are Killed in Disco Fire in Manila . en-US . The New York Times . 2024-01-01 . 0362-4331.
  7. News: March 1, 1998 . Nine suspected drug traffickers arrested . Manila Standard.
  8. Book: Resolution No. SP-801, S-97 . Quezon City Public Library.
  9. Book: Resolution No. SP-1009, S-98.
  10. Book: Central Police District [2] . QC LIBROS: Quezon City Library Repository Online System . http://libros.quezoncitypubliclibrary.org:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5011.
  11. Web site: 6 QC cops sacked for alleged robbery . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  12. Book: Central Police District [3] . QC LIBROS: Quezon City Library Repository Online System . http://libros.quezoncitypubliclibrary.org:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5044.
  13. Web site: Alquitran . Non . Three new district directors for NCR . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  14. Web site: Echeminada . Perseus . Quezon City celebrates Independence Day . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  15. Web site: Zero crime district target ng QCPD . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  16. Web site: Padua . Reinir . Quezon City Police District deputy chief set to assume post . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  17. Web site: Botial . Jerry . Quezon City has new top cop . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  18. Web site: 2011-05-12 . New Quezon City police chief assumes post . 2024-01-01 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . en.
  19. Web site: 2012-02-15 . QCPD to get new chief . 2024-01-01 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . en.
  20. Web site: Padua . Reinir . QC has new police chief . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  21. Web site: 2014-10-10 . Ex-QCPD chief sheds tears during turnover rites . 2024-01-01 . GMA News . en.
  22. Web site: De Jesus . Julliane Love . 2015-07-29 . Former QCPD director Pagdilao is new NCRPO chief . 2024-01-01 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . en.
  23. Web site: Tupas . Emmanuel . QCPD is most trusted police district – survey . 2024-01-22 . Philstar.com.
  24. News: New QCPD chief says to punish erring cops . .
  25. Web site: Talabong . Rambo . 2019-09-17 . New Quezon City police chief vows punishment for errant cops . 2024-01-01 . Rappler . en-US.
  26. Web site: New QCPD Chief assumes post today im-charge of command ceremony. 2024-01-01 . www.ptvnews.ph.
  27. Web site: PBGen. Antonio Yarra assumes post as new QCPD Director . 2024-01-01 . GMA News . en.
  28. News: Ex-PNP Drug Enforcement Group head is new QCPD director . Philippine News Agency .
  29. Web site: Tupas . Emmanuel . QCPD chief resigns over gun-toting issue . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  30. Web site: Reyes . Victor . 2022-08-09 . Major revamp at PNP . 2024-01-01 . Malaya Business Insight. en-US.
  31. Web site: 2022-08-12 . 9 PNP generals assume new posts . Journalnews . 2024-01-01 . en-US.
  32. News: PNP public info head Maranan named QCPD chief . Philippine News Agency .
  33. Web site: Oct 2, 2024 . Buslig takes over as QCPD chief . 2024-11-11 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  34. Web site: Quezon City Police District .
  35. Web site: Gavilan . Jodesz . 2023-10-26 . QC police sue person who shared viral 'VIP' Commonwealth traffic video . 2024-01-01 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  36. News: QCPD reinstates cop who stopped Commonwealth traffic for VIP .
  37. Web site: Aurelio . Abby Boiser, Dexter Cabalza, Julie M. . 2023-08-31 . Ex-cop’s road rage costs him SC job; QCPD head quits . 2024-01-01 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  38. Web site: Gavilan . Jodesz . 2023-08-29 . Who is Wilfredo Gonzales, the dismissed cop who drew gun on unarmed cyclist? . 2024-01-01 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  39. Web site: QCPD chief resigns amid backlash over presscon with ex-cop in road rage incident . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.
  40. Web site: Severo . Jan Milo . QCPD fires 2 policemen for leaking Ronaldo Valdez crime scene video . 2024-01-01 . Philstar.com.

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