Sen. Chiz Escudero reminded policemen yesterday that their badge signifies more than just their profession and rank, a press release from his office said.

A policeman’s badge is worn not to intimidate people but to command respect from them, he stressed during a speech marking the flag-raising and PNP Badge of Honor ceremonies of the Makati Central police station.

He said respect will come naturally to the profession of policemen if they are able to do their job fearlessly and properly, which will only make the sheen of their badges stand out more easily, the press release said.

But the badge will be permanently tarnished once its wearer is unable to fulfill his duty, he added.*

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