Security Officer
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TRIGOLD SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY INC.
*th Floor, A & N Building, 9694 Kamagong St. cor. St. Paul St.
Brgy San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203
Tel. No. 632-***-**** Fax No. 478-974
Website: www.trigoldsecurity.net
June 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Investigation Report
Accidental Firearm Discharge
FOR: COL. RODOLFO MONDRAGON (RET)
General Manager, Trigold security and Investigation Agency, Inc
Brgy San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203
FROM: SO. BERNIE B. DEL ROSARIO
South Inspector
1.Authority
This investigation was conducted under the authority of TRIGOLD SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY INC., as part of its standard protocol to evaluate and report on firearm-related incidents occurring within operational posts of assigned personnel
2.Matters Investigated
This report investigates the accidental discharge of a service firearm by Security Officer Juan Dela Cruz on June 10, 2025, at the MERALCO San Pablo Sector substation guard post. The matter under inquiry includes the sequence of events, possible procedural violations, root causes, and recommendations for preventive measures.
3.Facts of the Case
Personnel Involved: Security Officer Juan Dela Cruz (Assigned to MERALCO San Pablo Sector Substation)
Witness: Mr. Mario Reyes (Substation Technician)
Firearm Information: Type: 9mm Glock 19 Serial No.: GLK-PH9876 Ammunition: 1 live round (FMJ 9mm Luger)
Sequence of Events:
a.14:00 HRS: SO Dela Cruz returned from patrol and began a routine inspection of his service firearm.
b.14:12 HRS: While attempting to clear the firearm, he failed to verify that the chamber was empty.
c.14:15 HRS: The firearm accidentally discharged, hitting the guard post desk and damaging a nearby electrical panel. No injuries or power disruptions occurred.
d.14:17 HRS: Mr. Mario Reyes immediately alerted the site supervisor.
4.Discussion and Analysis
Procedural Violations: Violation of MERALCO Firearm Protocol Section 3.1: Firearms must be handled only in designated safe zones and only after confirming the chamber is empty. Violation of Section 4.2: No safety officer was present during the firearm inspection.
Root Causes: Human Error: SO Dela Cruz admitted distraction caused by a personal phone call during firearm handling.
Training Deficiency: The officer’s last firearm safety refresher training was conducted 18 months ago, exceeding the 6-month requirement mandated by MERALCO protocol.
Evidence Reviewed: CCTV footage clearly showing the officer using his phone while inspecting the firearm. Ballistic report confirms trajectory matched the strike on the guard post desk. Witness statement from Mr. Mario Reyes.
5.Conclusion
The incident was an accidental firearm discharge resulting from non-compliance with standard firearm safety protocols and a lapse in required training cycles. Although there were no injuries or major damage to infrastructure, the incident highlights significant areas of procedural weakness in both individual conduct and organizational enforcement.
6.Recommendation
Immediate Actions: Suspend SO Dela Cruz pending disciplinary review and mandatory retraining. Conduct emergency firearm safety drills for all currently deployed security officers. Long-Term Measures: Install designated firearm inspection booths at all MERALCO substation posts. Reinstate and strictly enforce bi-annual firearm safety certification for all armed personnel.
Policy Revisions: Update Firearm Protocol Section 3.1 to include dual-officer verification during weapon inspection and clearing procedures. ---
Attachments: CCTV Footage (USB File #SP-1024-001), Ballistic Analysis Report and Witness Statements for your reference.
Prepared by:
SO. BERNIE B. DEL ROSARIO
South Inspector
MERALCO Laguna Sector
c.c:
Mr Oliver Abraham
Area Manager
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TRIGOLD SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY INC.
5th Floor, A & N Building, 9694 Kamagong St. cor. St. Paul St.
Brgy San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203
Tel. No. 632-***-**** Fax No. 478-974
Website: www.trigoldsecurity.net
June 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Accidental Firearm Discharge
FOR: COL. RODOLFO MONDRAGON (RET)
General Manager, Trigold security and Investigation Agency, Inc
Brgy San Antonio Village, Makati City 1203
FROM: SO. BERNIE B. DEL ROSARIO
South Inspector
Executive Summary
On June 10, 2025, at approximately 14:15 hrs, an accidental discharge of a service firearm occurred at the MERALCO San Pablo Sector substation guard post. The incident involved Security Officer (SO) Juan Dela Cruz, resulting in no injuries but significant procedural violations.
Incident Details
Personnel Involved: Security Officer (SO) Juan Dela Cruz, assigned at MERALCO San Pablo Sector substation guard post
Witness: Mr. Mario Reyes (Substation Technician)
Firearm Details
a. Type: 9mm Glock 19 (Serial No.: GLK-PH9876)
b.Ammunition: 1 live round (FMJ 9mm Luger)
Sequence of Events
1. 14:00 HRS: SO Dela Cruz returned from patrol and began routine firearm inspection at the guard post.
2.14:12 HRS: While attempting to clear the firearm, SO Dela Cruz failed to verify the chamber was empty.
3.14:15 HRS: The firearm discharged, striking the guard post desk. The bullet fragmented, damaging a nearby electrical panel (no power disruption).
4.14:17 HRS: Substation Technician Mario Reyes alerted the site supervisor.
Investigation Findings
1.Procedural Violations:
a.SO Dela Cruz violated MERALCO Firearm Protocol Section 3.1: “Firearms must only be handled in designated safe zones after confirming the chamber is empty.”
b.No safety officer was present during the inspection (violation of Section 4.2).
2.Root Causes:
a.Human Error: SO Dela Cruz admitted to distraction due to a personal phone call during the inspection.
b.Training Gap: Last firearm safety refresher training was 18 months ago (exceeds the 6-month requirement).
3. Evidence Reviewed:
a.CCTV footage showing SO Dela Cruz handling the firearm while using his phone.
b.Ballistic report confirming the bullet trajectory matched the guard post desk.
Recommendations:
1.Immediate Actions:
a.Suspend SO Dela Cruz pending retraining and disciplinary review.
b. Conduct emergency firearm safety drills for all security personnel.
2.Long-Term Measures:
a. Install dedicated firearm inspection booths at all MERALCO guard posts.
b.Enforce mandatory biannual firearm safety certifications for security staff.
3.Policy Updates:
Revise Firearm Protocol Section 3.1 to mandate dual verification (2 officers) during inspections.
Conclusion:
The accidental discharge resulted from procedural non-compliance and inadequate training. No critical infrastructure damage occurred, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in MERALCO’s security protocols. Full implementation of recommendations is expected by November 30, 2024.
Attached herewith:
a.CCTV Footage (USB File #SP-1024-001)
b.Ballistic Analysis Report
c.Witness Statements
Prepared by:
SO. BERNIE B. DEL ROSARIO
South Inspector
MERALCO Laguna Sector
c.c:
Mr Oliver Abraham
Area Manager
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