The Philippine National Police has ordered a policeman to explain his ‘Bring Me Challenge’ video that asked netizens to bring a drug user, street-level pusher and unregistered gun in exchange for cash.
‘The act is a clear violation of the police operational procedures, which serves as the Bible of every member of the Philippine National Police,’ Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño, PNP public information office chief, said.
Tuaño said the PNP has ordered Pat. Johnny Amolo of the Talisay City Police in Cebu to explain his actions.
The video went viral on social media, but has since been removed from online platforms.
Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang, Anti-Cybercrime Group director, said investigators were able to preserve a copy as part of the ongoing ACG digital investigation.
Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said during a briefing at Camp Crame that authorities are treating the matter seriously.
‘We have our police operational procedures, and what he did is not part of that,’ Nartatez said.
Amolo has been placed under administrative relief pending the results of the investigation as Tuaño reminded all PNP personnel to follow existing guidelines on social media content.
‘The PNP has clear policies and memoranda governing online conduct,’ Tuaño said.
‘Our members must ensure that what they post or share reflects professionalism and does not violate operational rules,’ he added.