Call for PNP's help through Android phones, tablets

MANILA, Philippines - In an effort to reach and respond quickly to the public's call for assistance, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday introduced its new mobile application for Android devices.

The PNP Telephone Directory Application contains contact numbers of all PNP office and units, and allows the users to call the numbers right from the application itself.

"While a policeman’s duty is to protect and serve the people, it is the public's responsibility to know the location and contact numbers of the nearest police station or office in their area to immediately report any untoward incident," Senior Superintendent Napoleon Taas, director of the PNP Information Technology Management Service.

"The PNP Telephone Directory App was developed for the user to seek police assistance in just a few clicks on his device without the aid of a telephone operator.

"Through this, the public may need to contact the PNP for a variety of reasons: to get assistance in an emergency situation, to report a crime, report a wanted person, report erring policemen or perhaps to commend an officer who provided exceptional service to them or transact with the PNP," Taas added.

He said that with this application, a user will be able to easily search and dial a telephone number right from the mobile device, minimizing the need to have a printed and often bulky telephone directory.

The application is free at Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gaces.pnpteldir.