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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP) on Monday mentioned cops who’ve seen tattoos have three months to take away it.
In keeping with PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo, PNP chief Common Rommel Marbil permitted on July 3 the lifting of a moratorium on the implementation of the memorandum prohibiting policemen from having tattoos.
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“After three months of non-compliance, there can be an investigation,” Fajardo advised reporters in a telephone interview.
“If there are medical causes most likely he can be given ample time to conform however for individuals who would refuse with out justifiable purpose, then it’s clearly indicated within the round that they could be subjected to administrative sanctions,” she added.
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Fajardo additionally mentioned the PNP is not going to shoulder the price of the tattoo elimination of their personnel, and so they don’t have any tools for such an enterprise.
“It’s a private selection, therefore, the expense for the elimination of tattoos can be shouldered by every of the personnel [with tattoos],” she added.
The PNP tattoo coverage excludes aesthetic tattoos, akin to however not restricted to eyebrows, eyeliner, or lips, based on Fajardo.
She reiterated that the tattoo coverage will proceed to be applied for the candidates of PNP Academy and the police group.
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