A total of 43 Philippine public safety executives recently visited CDCR in one of the largest international visits the department has ever held. The executives come from various professions in the Philippines including Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Manila Airport Police.
They are all currently undergoing a 12-month Public Safety Officers Senior Executive Course. The purpose of the course’s visit was to see how the department functions daily and what programs are offered to the incarcerated.
The Filipino officers visited:
- Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center
- Folsom State Prison
- California Health Care Facility in Stockton (CHCF)
- and the Division of Adult Parole Operations, Stockton Office.
The group also visited with California Highway Patrol Academy, Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, and Elk Grove Police Department.
Abero welcomes Philippine Public Safety Executives
Amante Abero, Parole Agent II, served as host to the Filipino officers. As president of the Sacramento Chapter of the Filipino American Law Enforcement Officers Association (FALEO), he was the main point of contact. He handled all inquiries from CDCR headquarters and institutions regarding the course participants and their tours.
“They wanted to see our best practices, so we provided them a well-rounded agenda during our weeklong training seminar. We touch on CDCR’s goal of building safer communities through rehabilitation, education, restorative justice, and reentry,” said Abero. “Our guests were impressed. They are going back to the Philippines with ideas to better their system based on what they have learned. We are thankful for CDCR and DAPO executives in particular in allowing the collaboration with FALEO.”
Active and retired law enforcement personnel from various local, state, and federal agencies make up FALEO. Membership includes non-sworn personnel who serve in the law-enforcement community and those who support the goals and objectives of the organization.
FALEO seeks to promote fraternal relationships and cultural awareness among all law enforcement personnel and the communities they serve and protect.
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Story by Quinn Sheppard, Associate Governmental Program Analyst
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