A police officer of Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 died due to heat stroke during a road run as prelude to their training last Friday.
The PRO 11 identified the officer as Patrolman Angelo M. Tito.
In its report released to Davao media on Saturday, it said Tito was diagnosed with Sinus Tachycardia Secondary to Severe Dehydration that caused his death on January 17.
Tito along with other police officers was having his road run at Sun City in Barangay Communal as part of Basic Internal Security Operation Course (BISOC) last January 16.
While on the road, Tito and four other officers identified as Patrolmen Dexter A. Bucaling, Juvanny E. Saydaw, Exel E. Busalla and Fraxsidicio D. Florentino II collapsed.
They were rushed to the Regional Health Service 11 at around 4:30 PM of the said date.
Saydaw was managed by the RHS 11 medical team and was later discharged from Camp Quintin Merecido Medical Hospital. While Bucaling and Tito were referred to Metro Davao Medical and Reasearch Center (MDMRC).
Florentino and Busalia were admitted at the Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC) and are currently in stable condition.
PRO 11 regional director Brig. Gen. Filmore Escobal said they will provide assistance to the police officers and will look into possible lapses in the training program.
Escobal said that he reminded all police officers who will be undergoing BISOC not to be complacent but to prepare their mind and body for strenuous training.
BISOC is an enhanced training intended for counter-insurgency operations. Prior to the conduct of BISOC training, all trainees underwent medical clearance as a standard operating procedure.
