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LC police OIC becomes full pledged police chief

By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter

Laoag City—After 14 months of service as this city’s police officer-in-charge, P/Supt. Jeffrey T. Gorospe was finally chosen as the new police chief.

Mr. Gorospe said he received a report of his confirmation as early as Sept. 5 and he now still has 10 months as the city’s top cop to complete the required two-year posting in every local government unit.

He thanked Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas and other city government officials for their trust and confidence in accepting him as the city’s new police chief.

PSupt Jeffrey Gorospe 
He related that his position as OIC in the last 14 months have been productive with the support of the city government in all their programs and activities.

Mr. Gorospe disclosed that the city government also gave fuel allowance for their patrols as well as funds for vehicle repairs and office supplies, which he said helped a lot in their maintenance of peace and order in the city.

He also said he considers the neutralization of many drug pushers in the city as one of his major accomplishments aside from the police’s other operations geared towards the illegal drug trade in the city.

He explained that his office continuously update persons who are in their “drug watch list” based on new reports that are submitted for the release of search and arrest warrants.

On top of this, the Laoag police is also active in drug buy-bust operations.

Mr. Gorospe also gave an unsolicited advice to persons involved in the illicit drug trade: they may think that peddling illegal drugs is an easy way to make a profit but a lifetime imprisonment awaits them when they are caught, prosecuted and convicted.

The Laoag police under his watch also stepped up its operation against carjacking, especially on motorcycle theft.

The police also tells motorcycle owners during the Agserbi 24/7 programs to find a secure place for parking and to padlock their motorbikes.

He also thanked the public for their cooperation in reporting illegal activities in their respective barangays, to which the city police always acts promptly.

After being formally named as police chief, Mr. Gorospe vowed to do his best and that he would count on the support of the people of Laoag.

Meanwhile, during his confirmation, Ms. Fariñas said she expects more accomplishments and higher productivity from the city police.

She said her administration is satisfied with Mr. Gorospe during his 14-month stint as an OIC, especially on the police’s campaign against illegal drugs.


She said the city government would always be ready to support the local police force.

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