Police General Jose Nartatez Jr. has pledged major reforms at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to modernize training for future police leaders.
Speaking at the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Homecoming in Baguio City, Nartatez, from PMA Class of 1992, highlighted his plan to leave the organization in better shape upon retirement.
“Kaya nga meron akong action plan. Pag-retire ko gusto ko safe ako at maayos ‘yung iiwanan ko na organization,” he said.
Nartatez noted that despite significant past funding, many PNPA programs were poorly executed or left incomplete, pointing to staffing gaps and the lack of a defined plantilla for civilian employees and instructors.
“Hindi naman natin kino-compare but kailangan natin ayusin. There were hundreds of millions that were programmed doon sa PNPA in the past but hindi na-implement or hindi naayos ng maayos and so the PNP will be investing to improve ‘yung PNPA, doon ko sisimulan,” he explained.
Coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government is ongoing to support reforms in both the PNPA and the police’s Special Action Force.
Despite being the last PMA batch to enter police service, Nartatez emphasized that strong leadership remains within the PNP.
“After ‘92, kailangan maihanda natin not only PNPA but the leadership within the PNP. Maraming magagaling na mga officials sa ating PNP. It’s a matter of handling them well, motivating them to do the job.”