Mr Lee Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 Just something to be aware of. So does that mean they will have more powers? constable1.officer below sheriff: in some towns or townships, a low-ranking law officer2.police officer: in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, a police officer of the lowest rank In a few weeks, traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will henceforth be called “constables,” a term used in Britain and British territories for policemen.What’s in a name? It could smell just as sweet, or as foul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markham Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 On its own, "Constable" refers to the lowest ranking Police officer. Those in the uniformed branch are more properly known as "Police Constables" whilst those in the plain-clothes branches are "Detective Constable". The most senior Police officer in the Metropolitan Police is its Commissioner but his counterparts in all the remaining forces are Chief Constables. So a Constable is not necessarily the lowest ranking Police officer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 And here I thought a con stable was the place they puts the convicts when they catch them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Prior to the title of PNP (Philippines National Police), it was called Philippine Constabulary since its inception in 1901. Primary mission of the PC was to assist as a para-military unit for the US military. Now the the traffic aides will soon have the title of constabulary: “We want our personnel to be easily identified and to get more respect,” Tolentino said over the phone. “We also want the skills upgrade to instill pride and nationalism in our constables.” Sounds like another photo op and speeches by government officials. Thank god they are NOT allowed to bearmed. There are already enough armed check points throughout the islands. Jake 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapotwo Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Prior to the title of PNP (Philippines National Police), it was called Philippine Constabulary since its inception in 1901. Primary mission of the PC was to assist as a para-military unit for the US military. Now the the traffic aides will soon have the title of constabulary: “We want our personnel to be easily identified and to get more respect,” Tolentino said over the phone. “We also want the skills upgrade to instill pride and nationalism in our constables.” Sounds like another photo op and speeches by government officials. Thank god they are NOT allowed to bearmed. There are already enough armed check points throughout the islands. Jake Pareng Jake, remember when the PC. philippine constabulary, had a office /barracks in barrio baretto? they were the traffic divison,TRAFCON. aka traffic constables, and they were heavily armed back then. one sgt. renee was my dads relief bodyguard. boy im glad they arent armed like that anymore. just tanks EJ. :540: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Just in case you're stuck in traffic somewhere in Manila, make sure you tip this guy:http://digg.com/news...b_like_a_boss_1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Just in case you're stuck in traffic somewhere in Manila, make sure you tip this guy:http://digg.com/news...b_like_a_boss_1 WOW, that was good,would be tiring to keep it up all day. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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