Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Acting Director P/Col. Randy Glenn Silvio on Wednesday warned that the police’s One-Strike Policy will be strictly enforced against anyone caught engaging in indiscriminate firing.
Silvio said the order is in adherence to the directive of Acting Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) P/Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director P/Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin to ensure a safe and orderly celebration welcoming 2026.
He reminded all police operatives to observe the highest level of discipline and professionalism.
"Anumang uri ng pabaya, iresponsable, o celebratory gunfire ay itinuturing na malubhang paglabag sa tungkulin at hindi pahihintulutan sa anumang pagkakataon," Silvio said.
"Ang sinumang personnel na mapapatunayang sangkot sa indiscriminate firing ay kaagad na haharap sa administratibong parusa at kasong kriminal, alinsunod sa umiiral na batas at alituntunin. Pinagtitibay rin na may kaakibat na command responsibility ang bawat pinuno sa anumang paglabag na magagawa ng kanilang mga nasasakupan," he added.
Silvio said the One-Strike Policy also aligns with the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman thrust of the national police, aimed at ensuring the safety of all Quezon City residents as they welcome the New Year.