January 2005

PET Executive Summary

Statement of Purpose
We, the members of the San Francisco Police Department Philippine Exchange Training
(PET) consortium, are committed to excellence in law enforcement
and are dedicated to the people, traditions, and diversity of the world
community. In order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce
the fear of crime, we will provide reliable, current, and valid law
enforcement based training. We will provide this service with the utmost
understanding, compassion, integrity, and vision.
Statement of Values
These values guide the operation of the PET consortium and the conduct of
its members. These are our fundamental beliefs from which our consortium
sets policy, delivers services, and implements training. Values set
standards for our members in executing their training duties. These values
guide our actions.

Our highest priority is the protection of human life. There is no more

important priority. This belief is reflected in every aspect of law
enforcement training.
Our highest priority will be training to protect human life. We are
committed to training that incorporates using all reasonable means to
prevent injury to the public.

We treat members of the public with respect and dignity. We

maintain the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all actions. We
will treat all those we serve in a compassionate, sensitive, courteous and professional
manner, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Our professionalism requires impeccable
conduct and accountability.

We maintain open communications with all communities that we

serve. Their input helps determine our training topics, priorities, and strategies.

We are committed to managing our resources in a careful, efficient, and

effective manner.

We are committed to providing training at all levels with an eye towards

strategic management, professional ethics, and overall safety.
History of PET
In April 1999, six members of the San Francisco Police Department conceived
the idea of establishing an exchange training program with the Philippines. The
department had already conducted training sessions with other international
law enforcement agencies in the past. But the PET members were concerned
why up to that time no one had initiated any organized foundation for this
event. The team was highly motivated in that the Philippines is a bilingual
English-speaking country and the San Francisco Bay Area is home to the
largest Filipino population outside the Philippines. Being that San

Francisco enjoys a sister-city relationship with Manila, the PET officers

truly believed that this presented an excellent opportunity to foster
goodwill and establish a continuing training program with the Philippine
National Police (PNP).
Additionally, we regard the impetus of this project as a response to the
changing and naturally evolving philosophy currently sweeping all law
enforcement communities throughout our country and worldwide -- the
philosophy of Community Policing.
The Core Members of PET
Although the PET committee utilizes the specialized skills and experience of
state-certified Expert Instructors from within the San Francisco Police
Department and various outside law enforcement and civilian agencies, the
core members is comprised of full-time commissioned and non-commissioned
officers. Most of the present members are of Filipino ethnicity and
bilingual. To date, the PET team consists of:
Lieutenant Eric Quema #2117
Sergeant Rich Alves #462
Sergeant Randy Caturay #372
Sergeant Rey Ibay #148
Sergeant Cliff Java #795
Sergeant Dominic Yin #1778
Officer Roel Dilag #173
Officer Joe Robles #1281
Officer Harry Soulette #1510
Exchange Training Programs of PET
April 1999 PET program conceptualized.
August 2000 PET delegation arrives in Manila for the 1st-ever formal
training event.
13-day itinerary consists of several training
venues at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Silang-Cavite, the
Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) in Makati, and at the PNP
Headquarters at Camp Crame, Manila. The SFPD delegation also attended
various law enforcement training symposiums and was honored to
accommodate the many Philippine media forums.
March 2001 Dr. Rosita Evangelista, MNSA (former-Director of PPSC) arrives
in San Francisco for Courtesy Call visit to SFPD Chief of
Police Sanders.
August 2001 Dr. Evangelista returns to San Francisco for follow-up planning
with the PET team.
June 2002 On behalf of the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG), Dr. Evangelista and her entourage present the draft of
exchange training
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the PNP and the SFPD

to Chief of Police Sanders

January 2003 SFPD and PNP ratify the Memorandum of Agreement acknowledged by
Chief Sanders and PNP Director General Hermogenes Ebdane.
May 2003 SFPD PET hosts 1st PNP delegation of 15-Commissioned Officers
March 2004 SFPD PET conducts training of PPSC Senior Executive Course,
Class of 51 comprised of 23 officers led by Dr. Vladimir Villasenor
Nov 2004 SFPD PET escorts 45 Filipino WWII veterans to President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo reception at the Hyatt Regency Burlingame.
Testimonials of Members
PET 2000 Training in Manila
Lieutenant Eric Quema, who spent several years of his youth in Baguio,
stated, "We were well received by the members of the PNP at every venue. We found
that they also put a lot of time and effort to prepare formal agendas to
honor us. We found that members of the PNP carry out their duties under
difficult conditions and with extremely limited resources. It was a
humbling experience to see firsthand the conditions in which they work.
Overall, the organization is at a critical point in their history -attempting to transition from a military to a civilianized police force."
Officer Harry Soulette, whose grandmother was born in Sampaloc, reflected,
"This exchange trip to the Philippines taught me a great deal about the
Filipino culture. It is very much like the Hispanic culture in many areas.
The Islands are filled with tropical vegetation and foliage and breathtaking
views. The people are well mannered and polite.
Perhaps the PET team's overall experience was captured by Sergeant Dominic
Yin, "Having returned from a recent trip to the Philippines, I've come to
truly appreciate the inherent beauty, resiliency, and pragmatism of the
people. The "can do" attitude pervades every level of society. From our
brother and sister peace officers who work under conditions that we could
only imagine to the teachers that have few, and often times outdated books
to use, the country still continues to drive towards parity with other world
powers. The people are warm and generous and delight in seeing that they
are able to share whatever they have with you. The Philippines is a
beautiful nation with amazing people."
The Role & Future of PET
The Philippine Exchange Training program developed by a highly-motivated
team of diverse and experienced officers of the San Francisco Police
Department is a viable training tool and resource. We have catered our law
enforcement skills and resources to establish a unique training methodology
with a country that has a proud and rooted history with the United States of
America. Moreover, our collaboration has extended beyond the traditional
stereotypes of tactical-oriented policing: We have undertaken a broader

role by attending community events and recruiting Filipino candidates for

the San Francisco Police Department. However, our vision shall remain
steadfast to link with international law enforcement agencies and promote
the exchange of training and law enforcement camaraderie.
PET Co-chairman Sergeant Cliff Java summarized the first PET program in
2000: " In closing, the efforts and dedication of the PET Program resulted in firm
commitments from the Philippine government to the San Francisco Police
Department that future delegations must be arranged and a continued linkage
be maintained between both of our countries."
How to Contact Us
For further information, please contact any of the following PET members:
- Sergeant Randy Caturay Park Station (415) 242-3000
- Officer Roel Dilag Southern Station (415) 553-1373
- Officer Joe Robles Muni Detail (415) 671-3181
San Francisco Police Department
850 Bryant Street
San Francisco CA 94103
(415) 553-0123
"Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority?
Then do what is right and he will commend you.
For he is God's servant to do you good.
But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing.
He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the
wrongdoer."
Book of Romans: 13
MABUHAY!