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Police officer dismissed over gun used in Tacloban school shooting
The National Police Commission has ordered the dismissal of a police staff sergeant whose firearm was used by her nephew in a deadly attack at a Tacloban City high school. The incident has renewed concerns about firearm security among law enforcement personnel.
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The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Wednesday ordered the dismissal of Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray O. Paciencia, stationed with the Regional Finance Service Unit 8 in Eastern Visayas, for administrative violations related to the San Jose National High School shooting in Tacloban City. Her service weapon was used by her nephew in the attack that claimed multiple lives at the educational institution. The disciplinary action marks a significant step in Napolcom's response to the incident and highlights lapses in firearm custody protocols. The dismissal underscores the police commission's stance on holding officers accountable for the security and safekeeping of their issued weapons. The case has drawn attention to the importance of proper firearm storage and family security measures among active police personnel in the Philippines.