Recaredo Sarmiento
Former chief of the Philippine National Police
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Recaredo A. Sarmiento II was a retired Filipino police officer who served as the Chief of the Philippine National Police from July 8, 1994, until December 15, 1997.
June 24, 1943[1]
Retired Police Director General Recaredo Sarmiento II | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Philippine National Police | |
| In office July 8, 1994 – December 15, 1997 | |
| President | Fidel Valdez Ramos |
| Preceded by | PDGen. Umberto A. Rodriguez |
| Succeeded by | PDGen. Santiago Aliño |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Recaredo A. Sarmiento II June 24, 1943[1] |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy |
| Police career | |
| Service | Philippine National Police |
| Divisions | |
| Service years | 1966–1997 |
| Rank |  Police Director General |
Career
Graduate of Philippine Military Academy class of 1966, Sarmiento served as commander of Special Action Force from June 6, 1992, until January 2, 1994,[2] and National Capital Region Command.[3] He became PNP chief in 1994, surpassing the older batches of class '61 to '65.[4] This move was seen by some as a challenge to the established seniority hierarchy within the PNP. Despite facing criticism and accusations of failed leadership from columnists, Sarmiento completed his term as PNP Chief, which lasted until December 15, 1997. [5]
