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PNP And DICT Teams Up To Advance Digitization In Law Enforcement
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at advancing digitization within law enforcement. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during Monday’s Flag Raising Ceremony.
Representing the PNP, Police General Benjamin C Acorda Jr., the PNP Chief, and Secretary Atty. Ivan John E. Uy, on behalf of the DICT, affixed their signatures on the MOU, signifying the commitment of both organizations to foster cooperation and innovation in the field of information and communications technology.
Aligned with the comprehensive 5-Focus Agenda of the PNP and in line with the government's drive towards digitalization, particularly under the visionary thrust of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the realm of information and communications technology, the MOU signing highlights the shared vision of the PNP and the DICT in harnessing technology for the advancement of law enforcement capabilities.
"This MOU serves as the cornerstone of a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership between the PNP and the DICT, working hand in hand to establish a harmonized and seamlessly coordinated ICT system. This collective understanding will not only foster integration, interoperability, and interconnection between our respective systems and applications but also ensure their reciprocal enrichment and interdependence," stated PGen Acorda in his welcome message.
Atty. Uy expressed his belief that the partnership between the PNP and the DICT holds the potential to revolutionize the approach to public safety and security. "This collaboration represents a significant step towards our commitment to leveraging the potentials of information and communication technology or ICT to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies and promote a safer society," he said.
During the MOU signing event, Atty. Uy also announced the launch of the iReport app, a joint development of the DICT and the PNP teams. The platform aims to strengthen the law enforcement management system of the PNP by facilitating the receipt and response to crime reports from citizens.
The event also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the exemplary leadership of PMGEN Bernard M. Banac and the efforts of the DICT personnel in developing transformative ICT programs and projects that have revolutionized law enforcement in the country. Notable accomplishments include the National Police Clearance System (NPCS), Firearms Identification System (FIS), and the provision of Anti-Cybercrime ICT Equipment, all of which are part of the Secured, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence-Driven, Real-Time Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) Policing approach.
Representing the PNP, Police General Benjamin C Acorda Jr., the PNP Chief, and Secretary Atty. Ivan John E. Uy, on behalf of the DICT, affixed their signatures on the MOU, signifying the commitment of both organizations to foster cooperation and innovation in the field of information and communications technology.
Aligned with the comprehensive 5-Focus Agenda of the PNP and in line with the government's drive towards digitalization, particularly under the visionary thrust of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the realm of information and communications technology, the MOU signing highlights the shared vision of the PNP and the DICT in harnessing technology for the advancement of law enforcement capabilities.
"This MOU serves as the cornerstone of a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership between the PNP and the DICT, working hand in hand to establish a harmonized and seamlessly coordinated ICT system. This collective understanding will not only foster integration, interoperability, and interconnection between our respective systems and applications but also ensure their reciprocal enrichment and interdependence," stated PGen Acorda in his welcome message.
Atty. Uy expressed his belief that the partnership between the PNP and the DICT holds the potential to revolutionize the approach to public safety and security. "This collaboration represents a significant step towards our commitment to leveraging the potentials of information and communication technology or ICT to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies and promote a safer society," he said.
During the MOU signing event, Atty. Uy also announced the launch of the iReport app, a joint development of the DICT and the PNP teams. The platform aims to strengthen the law enforcement management system of the PNP by facilitating the receipt and response to crime reports from citizens.
The event also provided an opportunity to acknowledge the exemplary leadership of PMGEN Bernard M. Banac and the efforts of the DICT personnel in developing transformative ICT programs and projects that have revolutionized law enforcement in the country. Notable accomplishments include the National Police Clearance System (NPCS), Firearms Identification System (FIS), and the provision of Anti-Cybercrime ICT Equipment, all of which are part of the Secured, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence-Driven, Real-Time Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) Policing approach.
Jul 18, 2023
