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Oct.-Dec. 2012Volume 1Issue No. 412 DETECTIVETheThe following may be the reasons for the risingincidents of crimes perpetrated by motorcycle-ridingsuspects:* A motorcycle is highly maneuverable and caneasily move out from the crime scene. It can penetrateeverywhere even in heavy traffic and could even changedirection easily as needed. Motorcycles after thecommission of the crime can be loaded in a closed vanto avoid detection and eventually delude the pursuinglaw enforcers.There is a need to develop and implement newstrategies to address the problems of the rise of crimesinvolving the use of firearms, as well as the incidentsinvolving motorcycle riding suspects.Funding of Investigative WorkIt is noteworthy to emphasize that the presentbudgeting system of the PNP does not specifically allotfor investigative work as compared to police operationsand intelligence. The following is the breakdown ofexpenses per activity in the field of investigation:* The rider's identity is concealed because of hishelmet and other protective gears. As such, at the outset,he is dressed as a normal rider and cannot be suspectedof having criminal motives. This situation provides afeeling of security to the perpetuator; that he can getaway from the crime very easily.* Logistically speaking, the use of motorcycles ischeaper as compared to other vehicles such as cars.There is a strong possibility that most of themotorcycles used in crimes are stolen. Motorcyclelosses account the highest in carnapping incidentsnationwide.* It is easy to dispose of.Crimes Involving the Use of FirearmsConclusionAlthough confident of its performance, the DIDMis confronted with certain realities that continuouslyimpede the enhancement of our investigative capabilitysuch as the inadequate number of PNP personneloccupying investigative positions nationwide. Of the148,000 PNP personnel, only 12,158 or about 8.21% ofthe total PNP strength are assigned in investigativeoffices/units. We aim to raise this to 32,242 investigatorsor to the level of at least 30%.Figure 9. Crimes involving the Use of FirearmsAs for crimes involving the use of firearms, statisticsgathered by this Directorate show that from 2007 to 2012,covering the months of January to December, crimescommitted with the use of firearms have increasedconsiderably. From the total number of 5,228 crime incidentsinvolving the use of firearms recorded in 2007, the figurerose by 76.32% in 2011.Research and studies are implying that gunculture is deeply embedded in some areas of thecountry. Gun is the most convenient tool that couldprotect people from lawless elements. To have a gun is astatus symbol—of having a macho image and power.Further studies indicated that sources of gun crime inthe Philippines are by and large politically motivated,criminality-related, and group conflict-driven.So too, of the 1,330 Crime lab personnel, only 749or about 56.3% have the technical capability, forensicexpertise, and investigative know-how. Crime Labpersonnel should possess the capability and expertise toensure competence and credibility for an improved crimesolution efficiency; hence, more staff should be hired andtrained.The CIDG likewise has a very dismal number ofqualified investigators. Out of their total strength of1,234 personnel, there are only 507 or about 41% withformal investigative schooling.Simply put, to fully realize the objectives of theDIDM and achieve its target accomplishments vis-à-visthe Chief PNP's Strategic Focus, <strong>CODE</strong>-P, indispensablesupport and the much needed resources is of vitalimportance to solve more crimes and arrest morecriminals.
DETECTIVEThe13Oct.-Dec. 2012Volume 1Issue No. 4The "Benjamin Bayles" CaseBy PO3 Christian Nolan G LuzonAt this present time where it canbe said that the PNP still lacks enoughinvestigative capabilities to fullyaddress the innovating criminalitiesin our society, participation of willingeyewitnesses play a vital role in thesuccessful investigation/prosecutionof a case.With the prompt response andproper handling of the case by TaskForce USIG investigators, this wasagain proven in the case of BenjaminStropa BAYLES aka "Benjie", 43years old, single and ar e s i d e n t o f B r g yB u e n a v i s t a ,Himamaylan, NegrosOccidental, who waskilled on June 14, 2010,at about 4:30 PM atCrossing Antolo, BrgySuay, Bacolod City,Negros Occidental bytwo (2) riding-inta n d e m o n amotorcycle. Bayleswas a member of theactivist group Bayan Muna-Himamaylan City Chapter, ahuman rights group that is connectedwith the September 21 Movementunder the Karapatan human rightorganization, organizer of theNational Federation of SugarWorkers (NFSW) and a churchworker/member of the IglesiaFilipina Independiente-Diocese ofNegros Occidental.Bayles and one John ReyMayungue were then waiting for aride and walking towards a nearbywaiting shed when two (2) menwearing helmets on board a blackHonda TMX motorycle with nolicense plate stopped near them.Approximately three (3) meters awayfrom them, the back rider of the saidmotorcycle pulled out a handgun andshot Bayles on different parts of hisbody while Mayungue was able to ranfor his life. When Bayles fell on theground, the driver of the motorcyclealso came near him and shot him.After the shooting incident, thesuspects hurriedly left the areaheading towards Kabankalan Citywhile Bayles was rushed bybystanders to the Valeriano GatuslaoDistrict Hospital where he waspronounced dead-on-arrival. Two (2)fired cartridges for caliber .45 pistolwere recovered at the crime scene.Immediately after the suspectsgot off the crime scene, an eyewitnessimmediately reported the matter tothe Himamaylan City Police Station(CPS) who also alerted the nearbyKabankalan CPS for possibleapprehension of the perpetrators.At about 5:25 PM of the samedate, Police Officers 1 Alvin Alviorand Arnold Tadiaque of theK a b a n k a l a n C P S s p o t t e d amotorcycle with riders resemblingwith the description of the suspectsnegotiating the circumferential roadheading to the south direction andtraveling fast towards KCPA Village,Brgy 1, Kabankalan City. After acontinuous chase, the lawmen wereable to stop the riders. Sensingdanger, after identifying themselvesas police officers, they ordered theduo to drop on the ground. Duringthe search, two (2) caliber .45 pistolwere recovered from them. Theyintroduced themselves as RonnieCaurino who was in possession of anInternational STI caliber .45 pistolbearing serial number 129528 withone (1) empty magazine, and RogerBajon who was caught in possessionof a Colt Defender caliber .45 pistolbearing serial number 195879 withone (1) magazine containing two (2)live ammunitions. After properrecording, the suspects, together withthe seized pieces of evidence, wereimmediately turned-over to theHimamaylan CPS. They werepossibly identified by witnesses as thesame persons who shot Bayles.On June 18, 2010, a case ofMurder was referred by theHimamaylan CPS against RogerMareza Bajon and Ronnie LizadaCaurino before the Himamaylan CityProsecutor's Office docketed under ISNo. VI-09-INQ-10F-00016.On July 2, 2010, City ProsecutorJena Esther Agustin issueda Resolution findingprobable cause against thes u s p e c t s a n drecommended the filing ofInformation for Murderagainst the duo with NoBail Recommended.Finally, on July 5,2010, Information forMurder was filed againstthe suspects before theR T C B r a n c h 5 5 ,Himamaylan City, Negros Occidentaldocketed under CC No. 2474. OnSeptember 15, 2010, in compliance tothe Commitment Order of HonorableNilo Sarsaba, Executive Judge ofRTC Branch 55, Caurino and Bajonwere committed to the Bureau of JailManagement and Penology inHimamaylan City.On October 9, 2010, based onthe information that the suspects wereallegedly members of their unit, thePhilippine Army issued an officialPress Release admitting that Bajon,whose real name is Private FirstClass (PFC) Rafael Cordova, andCaurino whose real name is PFCReygine Laus, are indeed membersstof the Philippine Army's 61 InfantryrdBattalion (IB), 3 Infantry Divisionbased in Negros. Accordingly, the two(2) soldiers acted on their own andused their aliases to cover their trueidentities.At present, the trial of the case isstill ongoing at the RTC Branch 55while the two (2) soldiers remain indetention.
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