Raul M. Bacalzo (born September 15, 1955)[1] is a Filipino lawyer and retired police officer who served as the chief of the Philippine National Police.

[2] As a member of the class 1977 of the Philippine Military Academy, Bacalzo is known for his crime investigation specialties.

[2] He was appointed on September 14, 2010, as PNP chief, replacing General Jesus Verzosa.

[3] During his tenure, he said that the implementation of death penalty would not be a good idea.

[4] But he choose to retire early on September 9, 2011, and replaced by DDG Nicanor Bartolome, the Directorial Staff chief or PNP's No.