Changes of PNP ranks precedes by the word “Police”

By Ely Dumaboc

Zamboanga City - Ranks used in addressing PNP personnel is preceded by the word "Police." The PNP rank classification shall be as follows: 1. Director-General to Police General, 2. Deputy Director-General to Police Lieutenant General, 3. Director to Police Major General, 4. Chief Superintendent to Police Brigadier General, 5. Senior Superintendent to Police Colonel, 6. Superintendent to Police Lieutenant Colonel, 7. Chief Inspector to Police Major, 8. Senior Inspector to Police Captain, 9. Inspector to Police Lieutenant, 10. SPO4 to Police Executive Master Sergeant, 11. SPO3 to Police Chief Master Sergeant, 12. SPO2 to Police Senior Master Sergeant, 13. SPO1 to Police Master Sergeant, 14. PO3 to Police Staff Sergeant, 15. PO2 to Police Corporal, 16. PO1 to Patrolman/Patrolwoman.