INFIDELITY IN THE CUSTODY OF A PRISONER AT JARO POLICE STATION

AN INMATE at the Jaro district police station in Iloilo City managed to escape sans detection by policemen.

It was learned that this inmate – a man charged with estafa – was being utilized as the police station’s utility worker (janitor). Last week, he found the opportunity to flee when policemen at the station were busy with their work. They did not see him walk out freely. Tarso!

Ayon sa aming bubuwit, the reprehensible practice of some police stations using detained persons or inmates as cleaners or errand boys is prevalent.

Right off the bat, this is a deviation from the ethical standards expected of law enforcement agencies. At its core, the use of detainees for menial labor within police stations is a gross abuse of power. Detained individuals are under the custody of the police for the purpose of investigation or as a result of legal proceedings; they are not indentured servants at the disposal of the police station’s staff. Haslo!

Moreover, the reliance on detainees for police station maintenance and errands is a clear indicator of resource mismanagement within the police force. Instead of addressing the root causes of staffing or resource shortages, this approach opts for a convenient but ethically bankrupt shortcut.

Te kay nakapalagyo na to ang Jaro police station detainee, what now? As of this writing, his whereabouts are unknown.

Infidelity in the custody of a prisoner is a serious offense. Shouldn’t heads roll at the Jaro police station?

Say mo, Iloilo City police director, Colonel Joeresty Coronica?