Richard Albano
Filipino police general (born 1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Engr. Richard Albano Albano (born April 13, 1960) is a retired Filipino general[1] who is the author of Oplan Lambat-Sibat, a nationwide anti-crime program.[2] Since the launch of this program, Albano was lauded by the national government for the number of successful arrests during his stints at the Quezon City Police District and Police Regional Office 4-A.[3][4]
Retired Chief Superintendent Engr. Richard Albano | |
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Director of the Quezon City Police District | |
In office 2013–2014 | |
Preceded by | P/CSUPT Mario dela Vega |
Succeeded by | P/SSUPT Joel Pagdilao |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Albano Albano (1960-04-13) April 13, 1960 (age 64) Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
Police career | |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Department | Philippine National Police |
Branch |
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Service years | 1984–2016 |
Rank | Police Chief superintendent |
He is one of the youngest police officers to be conferred the Star Rank in the Philippines,[5] and was conferred the Cavalier Award in 2014 by the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) for his exemplary performance in the field of police operations.[6] The Cavalier Award is the most coveted and highest honour that can be given to a PMA alumnus.[7]
Albano is popular among the press because of his practical, thoughtful, and swift police investigation and operations management earning him the nickname, "Friend of the Press."[8]