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Quezon City Police District

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Quezon City Police District
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Common nameQuezon City Police District
AbbreviationQCPD
MottoQuezon City's Pride
Agency overview
FormedNovember 25, 1939
Preceding agencies
  • Quezon City Police Department (1939–1975)
  • Northern Police District (1975–1990)
  • Central Police District Command (1990–2006)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionQuezon City, Metro Manila, PHI
Operational structure
HeadquartersCamp Tomas B. Karingal, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Agency executives
  • PBGEN Rederico Maranan, District Director
  • PCOL Melecio Buslig, Deputy District Director for Administration
  • PCOL Josefino Ligan, Deputy District Director for Operations
  • PCOL Amante Baro, Chief District Directorial Staff
Parent agencyNational Capital Region Police Office
Facilities
Stations16 police stations
Website
ncrpo.pnp.gov.ph

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

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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

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

Name Term Notes
As chief of the Central Police District
BGen. Romeo San Diego 1990 – 1992 [3]
BGen. Atty. Rodolfo M. Garcia 1992 – 1993 [4]
P/CSUPT Diony A. Ventura 1993 – July 24, 1994 [5]
P/CSUPT Ricardo De Leon 1994 – 1996 [5]
P/CSUPT Hercules Cataluña 1996 – 1997 CPDC Director when Ozone Disco tragedy happened[6]
P/SSUPT George L. Aliño 1997 – 1999 [7][8][9]
P/SSUPT Romulo Sales 1999 – 2000 [10]
P/CSUPT Victor Luga 2000 – 2001 [10]
P/CSUPT Rodolfo Tor 2001 – 2002 [11]
P/CSUPT Napoleon Castro 2002 – 2003 [12]
P/SSUPT Oscar Mariñas 2003 – 2004 Acting [13]
P/CSUPT Nicasio Radovan Jr. 2004 – 2006 [14][13]
As chief of the Quezon City Police District
P/CSUPT Atty. Magtanggol Gatdula 2006 – 2009 [15][16]
P/CSUPT Elmo San Diego 2009 – 2010 [16]
P/CSUPT Benjardi Mantele 2010 – 2011 [17]
P/CSUPT George Regis 2011 – 2012 [18]
P/CSUPT Mario dela Vega 2012 – 2013 [19]
P/CSUPT Richard Albano 2013 – 2014 [20][21]
P/SSUPT Joel Pagdilao 2014 – 2015 [21]
P/CSUPT Edgardo Tinio 2015 – July 1, 2016 [22]
P/CSUPT Guillermo Tolentino Eleazar July 1, 2016 – April 18, 2018 [23]
PBGEN Joselito T. Esquivel April 18, 2018 – September 17, 2019 [24]
PBGEN Ronnie Montejo September 17, 2019 – December 1, 2020 [25]
PBGEN Danilo Macerin December 1, 2020 – April 17, 2021 [26]
PBGEN Antonio Yarra April 17, 2021 – February 6, 2022 [27]
PBGEN Remus Medina February 6 – August 12, 2022 [28]
PBGEN Nicolas Torre III August 12, 2022 – August 31, 2023 [29]

Original choice was PCOL Jaysen de Guzman and Torre swapped with him [30][31]

PBGEN Rederico Maranan September 1, 2023 – present [32]

Units

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Headquarters

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Under the Director, QCPD it has:[33]

  • Deputy District Director for Administration
  • Deputy District Director for Operation
  • Chief District Directorial Staff
  • Secretary to Directorial Staff
  • Office of the District Executive Senior Police Office

The administrative divisions are:[33]

  • District Personnel and Records Management Division
  • District Logistic Division
  • District Comptrollership Division

The operational divisions and units are:[33]

  • District Intelligence Division
  • District Operation and Plans Division
  • District Community Affairs and Development Division
  • District Investigative and Detective Management Division
  • District Drug Enforcement Unit
  • District Headquarters Support Unit
  • District Mobile Force Battalion
  • District Traffic Enforcement Unit
  • District Special Operation Unit
  • Anti-Carnapping Unit
  • District Tactical Motorized Unit

Stations:[33]

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  • Police Station 1 (La Loma)
  • Police Station 2 (Masambong)
  • Police Station 3 (Talipapa)
  • Police Station 4 (Novaliches)
  • Police Station 5 (Fairview)
  • Police Station 6 (Batasan)
  • Police Station 7 (Cubao)
  • Police Station 8 (Project 4)
  • Police Station 9 (Anonas)
  • Police Station 10 (Kamuning)
  • Police Station 11 (Galas)
  • Police Station 12 (Eastwood)
  • Police Station 13 (Bagong Silangan)
  • Police Station 14 (Holy Spirit)
  • Police Station 15 (Project 6)
  • Police Station 16 (Pasong Putik)

Controversies

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Shootout with PDEA

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Main article: 2021 PNP–PDEA shootout

‘VIP’ Commonwealth video

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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.[34] The officer was sacked, named Police Executive Master Sergeant Verdo Pantollano was also reinstated, by General Rederico Maranan.[35]

Press conference for gun-toter

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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.[36][37] 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.[38]

Uploading evidence

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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.[39]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "QCPD inaugurates 6 facilities in Camp Karingal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "QCPD marks 83rd Founding Anniversary". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "nc-202, s 1991-1" (PDF). Quezon City Council.
  4. ^ "CentralBooks". central.com.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Central Police District [1]. QC LIBROS: Quezon City Library Repository Online System. pp. http://libros.quezoncitypubliclibrary.org:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/4972.
  6. ^ "At Least 150 Are Killed in Disco Fire in Manila". The New York Times. Associated Press. March 19, 1996. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "Nine suspected drug traffickers arrested". Manila Standard. March 1, 1998.
  8. ^ Resolution No. SP-801, S-97. Quezon City Public Library.
  9. ^ Resolution No. SP-1009, S-98 (PDF).
  10. ^ a b Central Police District [2]. QC LIBROS: Quezon City Library Repository Online System. pp. http://libros.quezoncitypubliclibrary.org:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5011.
  11. ^ "6 QC cops sacked for alleged robbery". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Central Police District [3]. QC LIBROS: Quezon City Library Repository Online System. pp. http://libros.quezoncitypubliclibrary.org:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5044.
  13. ^ a b Alquitran, Non. "Three new district directors for NCR". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  14. ^ Echeminada, Perseus. "Quezon City celebrates Independence Day". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "Zero crime district target ng QCPD". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Padua, Reinir. "Quezon City Police District deputy chief set to assume post". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Botial, Jerry. "Quezon City has new top cop". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  18. ^ "New Quezon City police chief assumes post". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 12, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  19. ^ "QCPD to get new chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 15, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  20. ^ Padua, Reinir. "QC has new police chief". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Ex-QCPD chief sheds tears during turnover rites". GMA News. October 10, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  22. ^ De Jesus, Julliane Love (July 29, 2015). "Former QCPD director Pagdilao is new NCRPO chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  23. ^ Tupas, Emmanuel. "QCPD is most trusted police district – survey". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  24. ^ "New QCPD chief says to punish erring cops". ABS-CBN News.
  25. ^ Talabong, Rambo (September 17, 2019). "New Quezon City police chief vows punishment for errant cops". Rappler. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  26. ^ "New QCPD Chief assumes post today im-charge of command ceremony". www.ptvnews.ph. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  27. ^ "PBGen. Antonio Yarra assumes post as new QCPD Director". GMA News. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  28. ^ "Ex-PNP Drug Enforcement Group head is new QCPD director". Philippine News Agency.
  29. ^ Tupas, Emmanuel. "QCPD chief resigns over gun-toting issue". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  30. ^ Reyes, Victor (August 9, 2022). "Major revamp at PNP". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  31. ^ "9 PNP generals assume new posts". Journalnews. August 12, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  32. ^ "PNP public info head Maranan named QCPD chief". Philippine News Agency.
  33. ^ a b c d "Quezon City Police District".
  34. ^ Gavilan, Jodesz (October 26, 2023). "QC police sue person who shared viral 'VIP' Commonwealth traffic video". RAPPLER. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  35. ^ "QCPD reinstates cop who stopped Commonwealth traffic for VIP".
  36. ^ Aurelio, Abby Boiser, Dexter Cabalza, Julie M. (August 31, 2023). "Ex-cop's road rage costs him SC job; QCPD head quits". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 1, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  37. ^ Gavilan, Jodesz (August 29, 2023). "Who is Wilfredo Gonzales, the dismissed cop who drew gun on unarmed cyclist?". RAPPLER. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  38. ^ "QCPD chief resigns amid backlash over presscon with ex-cop in road rage incident". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  39. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "QCPD fires 2 policemen for leaking Ronaldo Valdez crime scene video". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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