PNP chief orders Torre to cleanse CIDG of misfits
The Philippine Star|September 28, 2024
Apart from hunting wanted people, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group director Brig.Gen. Nicolas Torre has another mission - to cleanse the CIDG of misfits.
EMMANUEL TUPAS

PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday ordered Torre to spearhead a full-scale internal cleanup of the CIDG to restore its integrity and rebuild public confidence.

Marbil directed Torre to institute what he said are sweeping reforms in the CIDG, including stricter personnel screening, enhanced training and rigorous oversight to ensure compliance with the highest ethical standards.

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