It turns out that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has bought a LOT of new stuff that it is almost mind-blowing. ( Check the Full list at the bottom of this article + Photos )
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is gearing for the PNP 10 Year Modernization Program.
The Agency’s Capability Enhancement Program (CEP) has put emphasis on the acquisition and upgrading of its move, shoot, communicate and investigate capability which is key assets in boosting the operational as well as the administrative readiness of all police units nationwide.
Under the direction of President Rodrigo Duterte, the PNP received funds amounting to P6,487,589,727.53 for the year 2017 for its capability enhancement program. Out of this capital outlay funds, the PNP, through its NHQ Bids and Awards Committee, was able to obtain an absorptive capacity of 98.81% in its procurement of various police equipment. This the result of the agency’s streamlined procurement operations and procedures thus accelerating projects implementation for the year. As of this date, 45,457 assorted equipment was delivered. Some of this equipment was already distributed, ready for distribution to the end-users while others are undergoing test, evaluation and acceptance procedures.
Most of the procured equipment will be issued to police stations and police mobile forces to enhance operational readiness and personal protection during police operations in the campaign against terrorism, illegal drugs and criminality, both in the urban and rural settings. Marawi CPS shall be equipped with the necessary equipment through this procurement. On the other hand, investigative equipment will be issued to investigation units and personnel to enhance investigative and SOCO capability. In addition, ambulances were also acquired to transport PNP personnel between places of treatment and provide medical care to PNP personnel and other patients while in police operations and activities.
Police Deputy Director General Archie Francisco F Gamboa, the Chairman of the NHQ BAC, together with its members, presented the following equipment to Police Director General Ronald M Dela Rosa, the Chief, PNP and the Head of the Procuring Entity.
Here is a complete list as reported by the media:
- – 14 Vans
- – 146 Light Transport Vehicles
- – 323 135 cc Motorcycles
- – 2 Mini Buses
- – 26 Utility Trucks
- – 2 Forklifts
- – 743 Sub-Machine Guns
- – 97 7.62mm caliber Light Machine Guns
- – 87 VHF Low Band Tactical Transceiver with accessories
- – 160 HF/SSB Base Radios
- – 122 HF/SSB Base Radio Transceivers
- – 93 Explosive Detector Dogs
- – 427 Monocular Night Vision Goggles
- – 1,489 Global Positioning Systems
- – 1,766 Fingerprint Kits
- – 2 Facial Recognition Systems
- – 18 Computer Forensic Devices
- – 180 4×4 Personnel Carriers
- – 11 125cc Motorcycles
- – 2 SOCO Vans
- – 3 4×4 Pick-Up Trucks
- – 5 Utility Trucks
- – 313 5.56 mm caliber Assault Rifles
- – 5,470 Handheld Radios
- – 104 Base Radios
- – 1,018 Mobile Radios
- – 81 Conventional Repeaters
- – 6,883 Anti-Riot Shields
- – 7,441 Anti-Riot Body Armor
- – 12,424 Undershirt Vests
- – 6 Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- – 3 25 KVA Generator Sets
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