Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. reminded police officers manning checkpoints to follow standard procedures even without his close scrutiny.
The Comelec chief stressed that police to strictly follow checkpoint rules – like being in uniform all the time; having marked police cars; and having clear and visible checkpoint signage.
Brillantes had earlier conducted an inspection of police checkpoints in the National Capital Region in the company of Metro Manila police chief Director Leonardo Espina.
GMA News reported that the poll body chief is also expecting reports from regional directors from their inspections of police checkpoints in the provinces.
Police reiterated the rules to be followed in setting up checkpoints:
– the location must be in a well-lighted area;
– visible signage must be put up;
– all police officials must be in uniform; and
– a patrol car must be present.
