PNP Aims for 3-Minute Response Time: A New Era for Philippine Public Safety

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is implementing a new policy to ensure a faster response time to emergency calls. PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced the 3-minute response time target, stating, "Aside from police visibility on the roads, I want the public to be able to easily reach officers by phone for quick responses." This initiative aims to improve police accessibility and emergency response time, addressing public concerns about delayed response times in emergencies. The policy is expected to be fully implemented by August 8th, the PNP's service anniversary, and will be tested in Metro Manila. The PNP is working to ensure that officers are readily available to respond to calls within the three-minute timeframe. This new policy represents a significant step towards improving public safety and building trust between the police and the community.