Napolcom Chief Justifies Confrontation Over Controversial Senior Citizen Arrest
Napolcom chief defends clash with relieved cop on senior citizen arrest

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Rafael Calinisan, Commissioner of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), defended his confrontation with Rizal police officer Cpl. Simeon Suan, who was relieved after arresting a 76-year-old man involved in a minor collision. Calinisan emphasized the need for public accountability and trust in the police force.
- 01Cpl. Simeon Suan was relieved from duty after a viral video showed him arresting a senior citizen following a minor traffic incident.
- 02Calinisan stated that the incident required a public response to maintain trust in law enforcement.
- 03Suan claimed the senior citizen attempted to run him over, expressing frustration during a press briefing.
- 04Calinisan ordered criminal cases against Suan for violating the rights of individuals under arrest as defined by Republic Act No. 7438.
- 05Administrative cases for oppression and misconduct were initiated against Suan by Napolcom.
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Rafael Calinisan, the Commissioner of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), publicly defended his confrontation with Rizal police officer Cpl. Simeon Suan, who was relieved of duty following his controversial arrest of a 76-year-old man after a minor traffic accident in Taguig City. Calinisan emphasized the necessity for transparency and accountability in the police force, stating that the viral nature of the incident warranted a public response to uphold trust in law enforcement. During a press briefing, Suan maintained that the senior citizen had attempted to run him over, expressing his displeasure at being used to improve the police's public image. Calinisan has ordered criminal proceedings against Suan for violating Republic Act No. 7438, which safeguards the rights of individuals under arrest, and has also initiated administrative cases against him for oppression and grave misconduct. The Napolcom commissioner is reviewing Suan's previous records and neuropsychological examination as part of the ongoing investigation.
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The incident raises concerns about police conduct and accountability, impacting public perception of law enforcement in the Philippines.
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