LEAD 1 REVIWER

INTRODUCTION TO POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

BASIC CONCEPTS
ORGANIZATION - This refers to an association or group of individuals with a common goal and
functions into a productive relationship. It is also defined as the consciously coordinated social entity,
with a relatively identifiable boundary, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve goal
or sets of goals and objectives.
ADMINISTRATION - It is the act of managing and organizing all levels of an organization which
includes the establishment of the organization's goals and objectives.
POLICE ADMINISTRATION - Refers to the cooperative human efforts to achieve the purposes of
Criminal Justice System. It is also referring to the study of processes and conditions of law
enforcement as the pillar of the Criminal Justice System.
POLICE ORGANIZATION - A group of trained personnel in the field of public safety administration
engaged in the achievement of goals and objectives that promotes the maintenance of peace and
order, protection of life and property, enforcement of the laws and the prevention of crimes.
PUBLIC SAFETY - Is a generic term, which covers the end-result of law enforcement, crime
prevention and control, maintenance of peace and order, fire safety protection and jail management
and penology. Includes all the many elements that enable residents of a community to enjoy its street,
sidewalks, parks, and other public places as well as sense of security in their homes, schools, and
workplace.
POLICE - Body of civil officers, especially in a city, organized under authority to maintain order and
enforced the law. The whole system of internal regulations of the state or the local government of a
city or town; maintain and enforce law and order, prevents, detects or deals with crime. The agency of
the community or government that is responsible for enforcing the law, maintaining public order, and
preventing and detecting crime.
ORIGIN OF THE WORD "POLICE" - The word "POLICE" originated from the Greek word
"POLITEIA" meaning government of a city. It applied to the civil officers and not necessarily
policeman. The Roman changed the word slightly to "POLITIA" meaning a condition of a state,
government or administration. The French changed the word to "POLICE" and applied it to person
who actually enforces the law. Thereafter, the English and Americans borrowed the word intact from
the French and used it to describe a LAW ENFORCER.
DOCTRINE - which is taught or set for acceptance or that which is held to be true by any person,
sect, school, especially in religion, or tenet or body of tenets. A rule or principle of law, especially
when established by precedent.
PNP DOCTRINE - An authoritative statement of principles prescribing proper acquisition, used and
employment of PNP human and material resource to achieve plan and objectives. This is largely
based on knowledge gained through time honored police experiences, studies, analysis and tests.
CATEGORIES OF DOCTRINE
PRIMARY CATEGORIES
 Fundamental Doctrines - are the basic principles in planning, organization and management
of the PNP in support of the overall pursuits of the PNP vision, mission, and strategic action
and for the attainment of the national objectives.
 Operational Doctrines - the principles and rules governing the principle and rules governing
the planning, organization, direction and employment PNP forces in the accomplishment of
basic security operational mission in the maintenance of peace and order, crime prevention
and suppression, internal security and public safety operation.
 Functional Doctrines - are the principle and guidance for the specialized activities of the
police in the fields of personnel, intelligence, training, logistics, planning, comptrollership, civil
military operations, material development and other administrative and technical services.
SECONDARY CATEGORY
 Complimentary Doctrines - are doctrines formulated jointly by two or more and peace and
order. This essentially involves the participation of the PNP, BJMP, BFP, PPSC, NBI and other
enforcement agencies objectives.
SAMPLE DOCTRINE
 Doctrine of Command Responsibility - a superior may be held criminally responsible for a
crime committed by his subordinates if it is proven that despite his awareness of the crimes of
subordinates, he fails to fulfil his duties to prevent and punish these crimes.
 Doctrine of Maximum Tolerance - means the highest degree of restraint that the military,
police and other peace keeping authorities shall observe during a public assembly or in the
dispersal of the same.
 Doctrine of Public Accountability - Public office is a public trust. Public officers and
employees must, at all times, be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost
responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency.
 Doctrine of Transparency - requires that the decisions and actions of those in government
are open to public scrutiny and the public has a right to access government information.
 Doctrine of Poisonous Tree - prevents the prosecution from admitting certain evidence into a
criminal case after it has been tainted by a primary illegality. This doctrine is meant to remove
illegally-acquired evidence from negatively impacting a criminal defendant.
PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT BY SIR ROBERT PEEL
 The concept of professional policing was taken up by Robert Peel when he became Home
Secretary in 1822.
 Peel's Metropolitan Police Act 1829 established a full-time, professional and centrally-
organized police force for the Greater London area, known as the Metropolitan Police.
 The Peelian principles describe the philosophy that Sir Robert Peel developed to define an
ethical police force. The principles traditionally ascribed to Peel state that:
 Whether the police are effective is not measured on the number of arrests, but on the lack of
crime.
 Above all else, an effective authority figure knows trust and accountability are paramount.
Hence, Peel's most often quoted principle that "The police are the public and the public are the
police."
 The Metropolitan Police officers were often referred to as 'Bobbies' after Sir Robert (Bobby)
Peel, and are regarded as the first modern police force.
SIR ROBERT PEEL
 In 1829, Sir Robert Peel established the London Metropolitan Police Force.
 He became known as the "Father of Modern Policing"
AUGUST VOLLMER
 Known as the "Father of American police professionalism"
 Some of his contributions are establishing a departmental crime laboratory, hiring college-
educated officers and the use of polygraphs.
NINE (9) PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT BY SIR ROBERT PEEL
1. "Prevention of Crime is the basic mission of the police".
2. "Police must have the full respect of the citizenry".
3. "A citizen's respect for law develops his respect for the police".
4. "Cooperation for the public decrease as the use of force increases".
5. "Police must render impartial enforcement of the law"
6. "Physical force is used only as a last resort"
7. "The police are the public and the public are the police"
8. "The police represents the law"
9. The absence of crime and disorder is the test of police efficiency"
CIVILIANIZATION - To assign to civilians or place under civilian direction or control. To make less
military in form or character.
LEGAL MANDATE - Sec. VI. Art XVI of the Philippine Constitution- the state shall establish a single
police force, which is national in scope and civilian character.
DISTINCTION BETWEEN MILITARY FROM POLICE
 Military is a mission- oriented while the police is service-oriented
 A soldier is duty bound upon the order of his superior and think of accomplishing the mission;
while the policeman considers the community and populace.
  The military is operated by team or unit, while the police doctrines is executed even with only
one policeman as patrolman, investigator or prosecution witness.
 Military transcends external boundary to protect the national security and territorial integrity of
the state while the police evolve within the internal limits in protection of the internal security
and national sovereignty.
 The military deals on rigid reaction, while police deal on pro-action.
 Military is combatant and pursues the doctrine of attack, search and using the principle of find,
fix and finish; while the police follow the doctrine of law enforcement such as public safety,
crime prevention and peace and order using the principles of life and property preservation.
 Military deals with the use of firearm and armaments as the principal weapon; while the police
deal with the knowledge of law as the principal weapon where the use of firearm is possible
only as the last resource (Rules of Engagement).
HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICING
POLICING - It is identified by its relation with the potential use of force in ensuring obedience to law,
within the rule of law. Is the act of the law enforcement officer to ensure that law and order is
maintained in a particular area or event, using the police or military force or to ensure that rules and
procedures are followed correctly in something or that something is implemented as agreed.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
 The history of the police service is as old as organized society, Man has always need
protection, first from animals, and then from his own kind.
 His first attempts to himself and his duty involved barricading the entrance to its cave.
 Then as mankind multiplied, they grouped together in small communities and protection
developed into a community affair.
 As the group or agency to handle protection. Warfare has always been a part of man's social
history, and since each community has had have warriors to carry out the task of war, the
duties of police protection usually involved night patrols of soldiers about the town or city.
ANCIENT LAW ENFORCEMENT
THE SUMERIANS
The earliest records of ancient people's need to standardized rules and methods of enforcement to
control human behavior dates back to approximately 2300 B.C., when the Sumerian rulers
LIPITHSTAR and ESHUMMA set standards on what constituted an offense against society.
THE BABYLONIAN
The Code of King Hammurabi (2100 B.C.) - during the time of Babylonian King Hammurabi, he
established rules for his kingdom that designated not only offenses but punishment as well. The
principle of the code was that "the strong shall not injure the weak. Hammurabi originated the legal
principle of LEX TALIONES - the eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth doctrine.
ANCIENT EGYPT
The early Egyptians established laws and courts and a rudimentary rule of law. The first accounts of a
developing court system originated in Egypt in approximately 1500 BC. The court system was
presided by judges appointed by the pharaoh. They later organized marine patrols and custom
houses to protect commerce.
ANCIENT GREECE
The Greeks had an impressive law enforcement called the EPHORI. Each year at Sparta, a body of
Ephors was elected and given almost unlimited powers as investigator, judge, jury and executioner.
These five men also presided over the Senate and Assembly, assuring that their rules and decrees
were followed. From the Greek philosopher PLATO, who lived from 427 to 347 BC, came the idea
that punishment should serve the purpose other than simple retaliation.
ANCIENT ROME
The 12 TABULAE (12 table) were the first written laws of the Roman Empire. It deals with the legal
procedure, property ownership, building codes, marriage customs and punishment for crimes. At the
reign of Emperor Augustus, he created the Praetorian Guard, which consisted of about 7000 men/
soldiers to protect the palace and the City of Rome, together with the Urban Cohorts to patrol the city.
He also created the so-called Vigiles who were assigned as firefighters and eventually given law
enforcement responsibilities. As the first civilian police force VIGILES sometimes kept the peace very
ruthlessly, hence the word vigilantes. Another event was the time JUSTINIAN I, ruler of the Eastern
Roman Empire (A.D 527 to 265) who collected all Roman Laws and put it into his Justinian code-
they become known as the CORPUSJURIS CIVILIS which means body of law.
EARLY POLICE SYSTEMS (PERIOD OF POLICING)
THE ANGLO-SAXON PERIOD (600AD-1066AD)
 TUN POLICING SYSTEM - This system all male residents are required to guard the town and
to preserve the peace and order, to protect life and property, from harm or disturbance.
 THE ROYAL JUDGE - a person who conducts criminal investigation and save punishment.
Punishment usually fits the crime committed
 HUE AND CRY - A system of apprehending a criminal whereby a complainant goes to the
middle of the street and shout to call all males to assemble. The victim reports his complaint to
the assembly and give the whereabouts of the perpetrator. All male residents would then
proceed to locate and apprehend the culprit.
 TRIAL BY ORDEAL - A system of determining guilt and innocence in the ancient times which
was based on painful test skills. It usually accompanied by harsh punishment.
THE NORMAN PERIOD OF POLICING (1066AD-1285AD)
 SHIRE-REEVE SYSTEM - England at the time of William Norman, divided England into 55
military districts known as the Shire-Reeves. Shire was the district. Reeve was the ruler who
make laws, pass judgment and impose punishment. Reeve was assisted by a Constable
(forerunner of the constabulary).
 THE TRAVELING JUDGE - One responsible in passing judgment which was taken from the
Shire-Reeve in view of some abuses the Reeves.
 THE LEGIS HENRI- THE LAW OF KING HENRIE - offenses were classified as against the
king and individual. Policemen were considered public officials. Police and the citizens have
the broad power to arrest. Grand Jury was created to inquire on the facts of the law.
 FRANKPLEDGE SYSTEM - A system policing whereby a group of ten neighboring male
residents over twelve years of age were required to guard the town to preserve peace and the
protect lives and properties of the people.
THE WESTMINSTER PERIOD (1285AD-1500AD)
 STATUTE OF WINCHESTER (1285) - Was enacted for law and order. This law introduced the
of WATCH AND WARD. This evolved to provide citizens with protection from crime. During
times duress, the men on watch would raise the hue and cry to summon assistance from the
citizens. The system developed in 13th Century England to preserve the peace in local
communities. Guards were appointed and the duties of the constables at night (watch) and in
daytime (ward) were defined. Town gates remained closed from dusk to dawn, strangers had
to produce sureties to prove their identity and business, up to 16 men maintained the watch in
cities, twelve in boroughs, and four in smaller communities. Modifications to the system were
eventually incorporated in the Statute of Westminster of 1285, a collection of regulations aimed
at keeping the peace.
 STATUTE OF 1295 - Was enacted, which began the closing of the sates of London during
sunset. This started the observation of curfew hours.
 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE - This is in response to a study made on the works of the Shire-
Reeves or Sheriffs which was found to be inefficient in law enforcement. Three or four men
who were learned in the law of the land were given authority to pursue, arrest, chastise and
imprison violators of law. They handled felonies, misdemeanors and infractions of the city or
village ordinances. This was later abolished 75 years after.
 STAR CHAMBER COURT - A special court designed to try offenders against the state. The
room set-up is formed in a shape of a star and judges were given great powers such as the
power to force testimony from a defendant leading to a great abuse of power or brutality on the
part of the judges.
 KEEPERS OF THE PEACE - In 1195, King Richard of England issued a proclamation entitled
KEEPERS OF THE PEACE, requiring the appointment of Knights to keep the King's peace by
standing as guards on bridges and gates while checking the people entering and leaving the
cities and towns.
KING CHARLES II OF ENGLAND (1663) - King Charles II passed an act which established or
promoted the employment of watchmen or bellmen to be on duty from sunset to sunrise.
MAGNA CARTA (Great Charter) - On June 15, 1215, MACNA CARTA (Great Charter) was sealed by
King John of England. This became a law upon the demand of the Knights of the Round Table. The
Knights forced King John to sign the document which declared the following:
1. No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned, disposed, outlawed, or bowed except by legal
judgment of his peers.
2. No person should be tried for murder unless there is proof of the body of the victim.
3. There should be national and local government as well as the national and local legislation.
MODERN PERIOD IN ENGLAND (17th to 19th Century)
 In 1748, HENRY FIELDING became the Chief Magistrate at Bow Street in London. He
organized a group of men known as BOW STREET RUNNERS (thief catchers). He later
formed the BOW STREET HORSE PATROL whose duty was to patrol the main roads thus
secure the travelers from bandits.
 HENRY FIELDING - Founded the Bow Street Runner. (These Were Private Citizens Who
Were Not Paid by Public Fund but Were Permitted to Accept Thief-taker Rewards)
 The British statesman SIR ROBERT PEEL in 1829 established the LONDON
METROPOLITAN POLICE, which became the world's first modern organized police force. It
was later called SCOTLAND YARD.
 The development of the British Police System is especially significant because the pattern that
emerged not only became a model for the American police system but also had great influence
on the style of policing in almost all industrial societies.
 Sir Robert Peel earned the title — THE FATHER OF MODERN POLICING SYSTEM.
PEEL'S CONCEPTS OF POLICING
a) The police should be organized along military lines.
b) The police should be placed under screening and training.
c) The police should be hired on a probationary basis.
d) The police should be deployed by time and by area.
e) Police headquarters should be accessible to the people.
f) Police-Record keeping is essential
FRENCH POLICE SYSTEM
 During the 17th century in France, King Louis XIV maintained a small central police
organization consisting of some 40 inspectors who, with the help of numerous paid informants,
supplied the government with details about the conduct of private individuals.
 In Paris, the position OFFICERS DE PAIX was formed in 1791. This was the origin of the term
Peace Officers.
 The French were the first to establish uniformed police officers - they were called SERGENT
de VILLE (servant of the city).
Other contributions of the French in the development of policing system were:
1. Conceiving street signs.
2. Assigning house numbers.
3. Installing street lighting.
4. Creating emergency and rescue services.
5. Use of police ambulances.
6. Use of "warrant card", and ID signifying authority to arrest.
AMERICAN POLICE SYSTEM
 Followed the model developed in England, New York, Boston and Philadelphia organized their
night watchmen, which was similar to the bellmen created in London during the reign of King
Charles II.
 These night watchmen were known as RATTLEWATCH because they carried rattle while on
duty to inform the public of their watchful presence.
DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN POLICE FORCE
 In 1638, night-watch was initiated in Boston, Massachusetts.
 In 1658, rattle-watch was organized in New York.
 Night watch started in Philadelphia in 1700.
 In 1722, New Haven had a police regulation that "No watchman will have the liberty to sleep."
  In 1800, it became a government policy that able- bodied males over 16 years old were
required to serve without pay.
 New York City police began to adopt a full police uniform in 1856.
 1833 was the advent of daytime police with pay.
 Texas Rangers was organized in 1835.
 In 1865, Massachusetts organized a force of state constables.
 The Pennsylvania State Police came into existence in 1905.
 In 1829, Post Office inspection system began.
 Investigation on crimes against the government started in 1861.
 Detective forces were formed sometime in 1868 to investigate problems on revenue services,
immigration and smuggling.
 In 1895, Federal government attention focused drug and on lotteries, regulations transportation
regulations.
 Anti-White Slavery Act and Motor Vehicle Act were enacted in 1910.
 In 1934, National Kidnapping Act, Banking Act, and Racketeering Act were passed by the
United States Congress.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE POLICING SYSTEM
 The institution of police in the Philippines formally started during the Spanish period. The
establishment of the police force was not entirely intended for crime prevention or
peacekeeping. Rather, it was created as an extension of the colonial military establishment.
ANCIENT ROOTS
 The forerunner of the contemporary police system was the practice of barangay chieftains to
select able- bodied young men to protect their barangay during the night and were not required
to work in the fields during daytime.
SPANISH PERIOD
CARABINEROS DE SEGURIDAD PUBLICA
 Organized in 1712 for the purpose of carrying the regulations of the Department of State; this
was armed and considered as the mounted police; years after, this kind of police organization
discharged the duties of a port, harbor and river police.
GUARDRILLEROS
 This was a body of rural police organized in each town and established by the Royal Decree of
January 18, 1836. This decree provided that 5% of the able-bodied male inhabitants of each
province were to enlisted in this police organization for three years.
GUARDIA CIVIL
 This was created by the Royal Decree issued by the crown on January 12, 1852 to partially
relieve the Spanish Peninsular troops of their work in policing towns; it consisted of a body of
Filipino policemen organized originally in each of the provincial capitals of the central provinces
of Luzon under the Alcalde Mayor.
AMERICAN PERIOD
ACT NO. 70/TAFT COMMISSION
 This law organized the METROPOLITAN POLICE FORCE OF MANILA on January 9, 1901.
This has become the basis for the celebration of the anniversary of the Manila's Finest every
January 9th.
ACT NO. 175
 Entitled "An act Providing for the Organization and Government of an Insular Constabulary".
Enacted on July 18, 1901.
ACT NO. 183
 Creation of the Manila Police Department (MPD) on July 31, 1901.
AUGUST 8, 1901
 Capt. Henry T. Allen, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, a regular captain but then a
lieutenant colonel of the cavalry, became as Chief of Philippine Constabulary.
ACT NO. 255
 The act that renamed the Insular Constabulary into Philippine Constabulary, enacted on
October 3, 1901.
Filipinization of the Philippine Constabulary
 Brig. General Rafael Crame, appointed PC Chief in December 1917. Thus, for the first time in
16 the of existence, years Constabulary was placed under Filipino leadership.
The Constable under the Commonwealth Act
 The National Defense Act or Commonwealth Act No. 1 on December 1935, was enacted
creating the Philippine Army and ended the 35 years of service and experience of the
Philippine Constabulary as an insular Police Force.
 The Philippine Constabulary personnel and duties were transferred to the control of the Chief
Staff of the Philippine Army pursuant to Executive Order No. 11 dated January 11, 1935.
 The insular police duties of the defunct Philippine Constabulary were entrusted to the State
Police created by Commonwealth Act No.88 approved on October 26, 1936.
 All municipal city police forces and Provincial guard organization were consolidated and placed
under the control and supervision of the Department of Interior and were called the State
Police.
 This State Police was assigned the duty to properly preserve law and order and vigilantly
prevent the commission and perpetration of public offenses.
The Constabulary Reconstituted
 Unable to cope up with the worsened peace and order situation faced by the new government,
the State Police was abolished in 1938.
 This approval of Commonwealth Act No. 343 on June 25, 1938 reconstituted the Philippine
Constabulary.
 Executive Order No. 153 specially withdrew the Philippine Constabulary from the Army as an
independent and detailed as a National Police Force.
Placed under the Department of Interior, the reactivated Constabulary:
1. Empowered to prevent and suppress brigandage, unlawful assemblies, riots, insurrections and
other breaches of peace and violations of the law.
2. Make arrest and seizures according to law and to execute any lawful warrant or order of arrest.
Brigadier General Guillermo Francisco was appointed Chief of Constabulary which he held until 1942.
During the year after its revitalization:
1. A striking force, the General Service Batallion was organized at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
2. As Combat unit, the General Service troops were better trained and equipped.
POST-AMERICAN PERIOD
REPUBLIC ACT 4864
 Otherwise known as the "Police Professionalization Act of 1966.
 It was enacted on September 8, 1966
 It created the office of the POLICE COMMISSION (POLCOM) which was later called
NAPOLCOM under the office of the President.
 Its function is to oversee the training and professionalization of the local police forces.
MARTIAL LAW PERIOD
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 421
 Integration of City/Municipal Police Jail and Fire Department Forces, within the greater Manila.
Enacted on March 21, 1974.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 482
 Integration of City/Municipal Police, Jail and Fire Department in certain provinces. Enacted on
June 13, 1974.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 531
 Integration of Police, Jail and in other Fire Department provinces. Enacted on August 8, 1974.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 641
 Integration of Police, Jail and Fire in provinces/cities not covered by previous police integration
decrees. Enacted on January 21, 1975.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 765
 Otherwise known as the Integration Act of 1975. It was enacted on August 8, 1975.
Established the Integrated National Police (INP) composed of the Philippine Constabulary (PC)
as the nucleus and the integrated local police forces as components under the Ministry of
National Defense. Transferred the NAPOLCOM from the office of the President to the office of
the Ministry of National Defense.
POST-MARTIAL LAW REGIME
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 1012
 Transferred to the city and municipal the operational government supervision and direction
over all INP units assigned within their locality.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 1040
 Transferred the administrative control and supervision of the INP from the Ministry of National
Defense to the NAPOLCOM.
Article XVI, Sec. 6 of the 1987 Constitution
 Provides that "the State shall establish and maintain one police force which shall be national in
scope and civilian in character, to be administered and controlled by the National Police
Commission.
REPUBLIC ACT 6975
 It is otherwise known as the Department of Interior and Local Government Act of 1990. It was
enacted on December 13, 1990. It reorganized the DILG and abolished the PCIINP and
created and PPSC. Upon the effectively of the law, after its signing into law on December13,
1990, the PNP underwent a transitory period and on March 31, 1991, President Corazon C.
Aquino named General Cesar Nazareno as the First Director General of the Philippine
National Police (PNP). On 29 January 1991, at Camp Crame, Quezon City, the Philippine
Constabulary and the Integrated National Police were retired and the PNP was activated in its
place.
REPUBLIC ACT 8551
 It is otherwise known as the Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998.
It was created on February 25, 1998 which amended Republic Act 6975. It provides for the
reformation and professionalization of the Philippine National Police.
REPUBLIC ACT 9708
 An act extending for five (5) years the reglementary period for complying with the minimum
educational qualification for appointment to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and adjusting
the promotion system thereof, amending for the purpose pertinent provisions of Republic Act
No. 6975 and Republic Act No. 8551 and for other purposes. Enacted on August 12, 2009.
PHILLIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
 Organized pursuant to RA 6975, as amended by RA8551. A law enforcement agency under
the operational control of the Department of the Interior and Local Government and
administrative supervision of the National Police Commission. It is an organization that is
national in scope and civilian in character. Headed by the Chief, PNP with the rank of Police
General.
BASIC CONCEPT IN POLICE ORGANIZATION
Organization - It is a form of human association for the attainment of a goal or objective; It is the
process of identifying and grouping the work to be performed, defining and delegating responsibility
and authority establishing relationships for the purpose of enabling people work effectively.
FUNCTIONAL UNITS
1. BUREAU - the largest organic functional unit with in a large department. It comprises of number
of divisions.
2. DIVISION - a primary subdivision of bureau
3. SECTION – functional unit with in a division that is necessary for specialization.
4. UNIT - functional group with in a section when, the smallest functional group within an
organization.
TERRITORIAL UNITS
1. POST - A fixed point or location to which an officer is assigned for duty, such as a designated
desk or office/ an intersection or cross work from traffic duty. It is a spot location for general
guard duty.
2. ROUTE - A length of streets designated for patrol purposes. It is also called LINE BEAT.
3. BEAT - An area assigned for patrol purposes, whether foot or motorized.
4. SECTOR - An area containing two or more beats, routes, or post 5. District- a geographical
subdivision of a city for patrol purposes, usually with its own station. 6. Area- a section or
territorial division of a large city each comprised of designated districts.
OTHER TERMINOLOGY
1. SWORN OFFICERS -all personnel of the police department who have oath and who possess
the power to arrest.
2. SUPERIOR OFFICER - one having supervisory responsibilities, either temporarily or
permanently, over officers of lower rank
3. COMMANDING OFFICER - an officer who is in command of the department, a bureau, a
division, an area or district
4. RANKING OFFICER - the officer who has the more senior rank/ higher rank in a team or group.
5. Length of Service - the period of time that has elapsed since the oath of office was administered.
Previous active services may be included/added
6. ON DUTY - the period when an officer is actively engaged in the performance of his duty.
7. OFF DUTY - the nature of which the police office is free from specific routine duty
8. SPECIAL DUTY - the police service, its nature, which requires that the officer be excused from
the performance of his active regular duty
9. LEAVE/ABSENCE - period, which an officer is excised from active duty by any valid/ acceptable
reason, approved by higher authority
10. SICK LEAVE - period which an officer is excused from active duty by reason of illness and injury
11. SUSPENSION - a consequence of act which temporarily deprives an officer from the privilege of
performing his duties as result of violating a directives or other department regulations
12. DEPARTMENT RULES - rules established by department directors/ supervisors to control the
conduct of the members of the police force.
13. DUTY MANUAL - this describes the procedures and defines the duties of officers assigned to
specified post or position.
14. ORDER - an instruction given by a ranking officer to a subordinate, either; a. General; b.
Special; or c. Personal
15. REPORT - usually a written communication unless otherwise specifies to be verbal reports;
verbal reports should be confirmed by written communication.
TYPES OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
THE LINE ORGANIZATION
 Called the individuals, military or department type of organization
 The simplest and the oldest type
 Defined by its clear chain of command from the highest to the lowest and vice versa
 Orders or commands must come from the higher level of authority before it can be carried
out.
THE FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION/STAFF
 Its pure form is rarely found in present day organizations, except at or near the top of very
large organizations.
 Structure according to functions and specialized units
 Responsibilities are divided among authorities who are all accountable to the authority
above.
THE LINE AND STAFF ORGANIZATION
 Is a combination of the line and functional types
 Combines the flow of information from the line structures with the staff departments that
service, advise, and support them.
 The Philippine national police follow the line and staff kind of organizational structure.
POSDCORB
1. PLANNING - working out in broad outline the things that need to be done and the methods for
doing them to accomplish the purpose set for the enterprise.
2. ORGANIZING - that is the establishment of the formal structure of authority through which work
subdivisions are arranged, defined and coordinated for the define objective.
3. STAFFING - is the whole personnel function of bringing in and training the staff and maintaining
the staff and maintaining favorable conditions of work.
4. DIRECTING - is continuous task of making decisions and embodying them in specific and
general orders and instructions and serving as the leader of the enterprise.
5. CO-ORDINATION - is the all-important duty of interrelating various parts of the work.
6. REPORTING - is keeping those to whom the executive is responsible to inform top
management levels of what is going on, which thus includes keeping himself and his
subordinates informed through records research and inspection.
7. BUDGETING - with all that goes of budgeting in the form of fiscal planning, accounting and
control.
PRINCIPLES OF POLICE ORGANIZATION
a. PRINCIPLE OF UNITY OF OBJECTIVES - an organization is effective if it enables the
individuals to contribute to the organization’s objectives.
b. PRINCIPLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY - organization structure is effective if it is
structured in such a way to aid the accomplishment of the organization’s objectives with a
minimum cost.
c. SCALAR PRINCIPLES - the vertical hierarchy of the organization which defines unbroken chain
o units from top to bottom describing explicitly the flow of authority.
1. UNITY OF COMMAND that subordinates should only be under the control of one superior.
2. SPAN OF CONTROL that control of superior should not be more than what he can
effectively direct.
3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY that delegation must carry with it appropriate
responsibility.
d. FUNCTIONAL PRINCIPLE - refers to the division of work according to type, place, time, and
specialization.
e. LINE AND STAFF - that implies a system of varied function arranged into a workable pattern.
The Line organization is responsible for the direct accomplishment of the objectives while the
staff is responsible for support, advisory or facilitative capacity.
f. PRINCIPLE OF BALANCE - that the application of principle must be balanced to ensure the
effectiveness of the structure in meeting organization’s objectives.
g. PRINCIPLE OF DELEGATION - by Results Expected-that authority delegate should be
adequate to ensure the ability to accomplish expected results.
h. PRINCIPLE OF ABSOLUTENESS OF RESPONSIBILITY - that the responsibility of the
subordinates to their superior for performance is absolute and the superior cannot escape
responsibility for the organization on activities performed by their subordinates.
i. PRINCIPLE OF PARTY AND RESPONSIBILITY - that responsibility for action cannot be
greater than that implied by the authority delegated nor should be less.
j. AUTHORITY LEVEL PRINCIPLE - that decisions within the authority of the individual
commander should be made by them and not be returned upward in the organizational
structure.
k. PRINCIPLE OF FLEXIBILITY - that more provisions made for flexibility, the more the
organization can fulfill its purpose.
THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF POLICE SERVICE
HOME RULE THEORY
 Policemen are regarded as servants of the community, who rely for the efficiency of their
functions upon express need of the people
 Policemen are civil servants whose key duty is the preservation of public peace and security
  It exists in United State, England and Philippines

CONTINENTAL THEORY
 Policemen are regarded as servants of the higher authorities.
 The people have no share or have little participation with the duties nor connection with the
police organization
 It exists in France, Italy, Spain-countries with decentralized form of government
OLD CONCEPT
 Police services gives the impression of being merely suppressive machinery
 This philosophy advocates that the measurement of police competence is increasing number
of arrests, throwing offenders in detention facilities rather than trying to prevent them from
committing crimes
 Yardstick of the police efficiency is more arrest
MODERN CONCEPT
 Regards police as the first line of defense of the criminal justice system, an organ of crime
prevention
 Police efficiency is measured by decreasing number of crimes
 Broadens police activities to cater social services and has for its mission the welfare of the
individual as well as that of the community in general
 Yardstick of police efficiency is absence of crime
THE PNP TODAY
THE ROLE OF THE PNP IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 The PNP plays a vital role in the country’s economic development. Being the guardian of
peace and maintainer of law and order, it is the commitment of your PNP to provide the people
with a peaceful environment that fosters healthy working condition conducive for economic
development.
THE PNP THRUST ON EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCE
 The PNP Human Resource and Doctrine Development Program revolve on the following three
dimensions of human-resource development namely; Intellectual, Moral and Spiritual and
Physical. These are our guides to developing to the fullest capacity and competence the
potential of our policemen to actualize the Police 2000. The following summarize the program
of actions from the three-dimension cited:
A. THE INTELLECTUAL DIMENSION
 People as rationale being must be developed intellectually for his intelligence as the
centerpiece of his city. In a democratic society where our behaviors are guided by laws, norms,
and ethical standard, education is the worth of a person, much more with the people in police
uniform. Civilization is rendered only possible through the pursuit of higher learning, education
and the application of scientific methods in our work. This brings us to a point that a policeman
must grow intellectually to professionalize his development and maturing process. Longevity
without the commensurate intellectual development is the brainchild of mediocrity. Along this
rationale, the PNP cannot stagnate nor tolerate mediocre to multiply in their ranks. Continuing
education and training to acquire new approaches and techniques have been the prevailing
thrust in the PNP.
B. THE MORAL DIMENSION
 As emphasized by the President, the human resources development must start from the Basic
orientation of moral values for our personnel who are exposed to all forms of risks and
temptations especially, for materials gain and personal satisfaction outside the accepted
morality standard. Moral dimension is best exemplified by the saying that: “Education with our
moral foundation is intellectualism in the highest level of hypocrisy”. Material life without moral
direction is like a sharp arrow with a feather, or just like driftwood in the ocean. It is life devoid
of purposes.
C. THE PHYSICAL AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT DIMENSION
  Physical attribute is the basic order and foundation of our physical existence. Physical fitness
and sports development program are in place for us to remain fit in police work. The human
body is the perfect machine with a soul where the breath of life is a God given gift by the
creator. It is our moral obligation to him to preserve and maintain our body in a most perfect
condition where the brain is the center nerve of our rationality.
PNP DOCTRINE OF DEVELOPMENT
 Police doctrine is a doctrine of preservation. Therefore, it is a truism that the basic weapon of a
policeman is the excellent knowledge of the law he is enforcing, and that the un is only
secondary or a defensive weapon.
 An ordinary policeman is expected to be a one-man staff, operator, fiscalizer and prosecutor in
the court of law. On top of this, he is also expected to behave civilly as a model citizen of his
community a protector of human rights.
 The battle ground of a policeman is the court of law and the center stage of his action is
community wherein the spectators are the citizens he has sworn to serve with utmost
dedication.
THE PNP ORGANIZATION
The PNP is composed of a national headquarters, regional headquarters, provincial headquarters,
district headquarters or municipal stations. At the national level, the PNP maintains its national
headquarter in Camp Crame, Metropolitan Manila which houses the directional staff, service staff
and special support units.
a. The Chief of the Philippine National Police has the rank of Police Director General in the
Armed Forces of the Philippines with a four-star rank. He is assisted by a Personal Staff
composed of:
 The Inspector General
 Aide-de-Camp
 Command Police Non-Commissioned Officer
b. Deputy Chief of Philippine National Police for Administration
c. Deputy Chief of Philippine National Police for Operations
d. The Chief of Directorial Staff is assisted by a Secretary, Directorial Staff.
The two Deputies and the Chief of Directorial Staff have the rank of Police Deputy Director General
equivalent to a three-star rank in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
THE SIXTEEN (16) DIRECTORIAL STAFF (FUNCTIONAL STAFF) Every Director in each unit has
also his defined function in line with his specialization as follows:
1. THE DIRECTORATE FOR PERSONNEL AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT (DPRM) - The
director optimizes the utilization of personnel resources both from the PNP- uniformed and
non-uniformed personnel.
2. THE DIRECTORATE FOR INTELLIGENCE (DI) -The director manages the gathering/collating
of intelligence objectives through effective management of all intelligence and
counterintelligence activities of the PNP. He also serves as the linkage of all foreigners with
official transactions with the chief PNP.
3. THE DIRECTORATE FOR OPERATIONS (DO) - The director exercises the command, the
control, the direction, the coordination and the supervision of all activities on PNP operations
such as deployment and employment of personnel.
4. THE DIRECTORATE FOR LOGISTICS (DL) - The director administers and manages material
resources needed for the PNP operations.
5. THE DIRECTORATE FOR PLANS (DPL) - The director plans and programs strategic PNP
operations. He also represents the PNP in the inter-agency and international affairs on peace
and order.
6. THE DIRECTORATE FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP (DC) - The director administers and
manages the fiscal financial resources.
7. THE DIRECTORATE FOR POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS (DPCR) - The director
formulates and implements community –related activities, programs and projects. He also
supervises the PNP Salaam Police Center to undertake close monitoring, networking and
liaisoning activities with the Muslim communities in addressing terrorism and lawless violence
in their respective areas to guarantee that the Muslims are not discriminated, oppressed or
singled-out.
8. THE DIRECTORATE FOR INVESTIGATION AND DETECTIVE MANAGEMENT (DIDM) - The
director coordinates. Controls and supervises all investigation activities.
 9. THE DIRECTORATE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT
(DHRDD) - The director formulates policies on matters pertaining to human resources and
doctrine development.
10. THE DIRECTORATE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (DRD) - The director engages
in research and development and does testing and evaluation of self-reliant projects.
11. THE DIRECTORATE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT (DICTM) - The director integrates and standardizes all the PNP information
systems and resources to further improve the frontline services.
12. FIVE (5) DIRECTORATES FOR INTEGRATED POLICE OPERATIONS (DIPOS) - The
Directors of the clustered areas for Integrated Police Operations, namely: Eastern Mindanao,
Western Mindanao, Visayas, Southern and Northern Luzon are given the responsibility to
direct and to supervise the conduct of integrated anti-criminality, internal security, counter-
terrorism operations, to promote inter-operability with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and
to provide a system to promote regional socio-economic development.
THE ELEVEN (11) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNITS
 Logistics Support Service (LSS)  Chaplain Service (CHS)
 Information Technology Management  Legal Service (LS)
Service (ITMS)  Headquarters Support Service (HSS)
 Finance Service (FS)  Engineering Service (ES)
 Health Service (HS)  Training Service (TS)
 Communications and Electronics  PNP Retirement and Benefits
Service (CES) Administration Service (PRBS)
THE TWELVE (12) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNITS
1. MARITIME GROUP (MG) - This group is responsible to perform all police functions over
Philippine Territorial waters, lakes, and rivers along coastal areas to include ports and harbors
and small islands for the security and the sustainability development of the maritime
environment.
2. INTELLIGENCE GROUP (IG) - This group serves as the intelligence and counter intelligence
operating unit of the PNP.
3. POLICE SECURITY AND PROTECTION GROUP (PSPG) - This group provides security to
government vital installations, government officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuals
authorized to be given protection.
4. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION GROUP (CIDG) - This group monitors,
investigates, prosecutes all crimes involving economic sabotage, and other crimes of such
magnitude and extent as to indicate their commission by highly placed or professional criminal
syndicates and organizations. It also conducts organized crime–control, all major cases
involving violations of the revised penal Code, violators of SPECIAL LAWS assigned to them
such as Anti-hijacking, Anti-Carnapping and Cyber-crimes among others and atrocities
committed by Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)/New People’s Army (NPA)/National
Democratic Front (NDF).
5. SPECIAL ACTION FORCE (SAF) - This group is a mobile strike force or a reaction unit to
augment regional, provincial, municipal and city police force for civil disturbance control,
internal security operations, hostage-taking rescue operations, search and rescue in times of
natural calamities, disasters and national emergencies and other special police operations
such as ant-hijacking, anti-terrorism, explosives and ordnance disposal. On a special note, the
PNP Air Unit is placed under the supervision of SAF.
6. AVIATION SECURITY GROUP (AVEGROUP) - This group provides security to all airports
throughout the country.
7. HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP (HPG) - This group enforces the traffic laws and regulations,
promote safety along the highways, enhances traffic safety consciousness through inter-
agency cooperation concerning Police Traffic Safety Engineering, Traffic Safety Education and
Traffic Law enforcement functions and develops reforms in the crime prevention aspect against
all forms of lawlessness committed along National Highway involving the use of motor
vehicles.
8. POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS GROUP (PCRG) - This group undertakes and
orchestrates Police Community Relations program and activities in partnership with concerned
government agencies, the community, and volunteer organizations in order to prevent crime
and attain a safe and peaceful environment.
 9. CIVIL SECURITY GROUP (CSG) - This group regulates business operations and activities of
all organized private detectives, watchmen, security guards/agencies and company guard
forces. It also supervises the licensing and registration of firearms and explosives.
10. CRIME LABORATORY (CL) - This group provides scientific and technical, investigative aide
and support to the PNP and other investigative agencies. It also provides crime laboratory
examination, evaluation and identification of physical evidence gathered at the crime scene
with primary emphasis on medical, biological and physical nature.
11. PNP ANTI-KIDNAPPING GROUP (PNP-AKG) - This Group serves as the primary unit of the
PNP in addressing kidnapping menace in the country and in handling hostage situations.
12. PNP ANTI-CYBERCRIME GROUP (PNP- ACG) - This Group is responsible for the
implementation of pertinent laws on cybercrimes and anti-cybercrime campaigns of the PNP.
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PNP
1. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties;
2. Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety;
3. Investigation and prevent crimes effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring offenders to
justice and assist in their prosecution;
4. Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in accordance with the
Constitution and Pertinent Laws;
5. Detain and arrest person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law, informing the
person so detained of all his/ her rights under the Constitutions;
6. Issue licenses for the procession of firearms and explosive in accordance with law;
7. Supervise and control the training and operation of security agencies and issue licenses to
operate security agencies, and to security guards and private detectives for the practice of their
profession;
8. Perform such other duties and exercises all other functions as may be provided by law. One of
this is the Forestry Law wherein the PNP is primary enforcer in coordination with the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
RANK CLASSIFICATION OF THE PNP PERSONNEL
OLD POLICE RANKS EQUIVALENT ABBREVIATION MILITARY RANKS
A. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
 Director General (DG)  General
 Deputy Director General (DDG)  Lt. General
 Director (DIR)  Maj. General
 Chief Superintendent (CHF SUPT)  Brigadier General
 Senior Superintendent (SR SUPT)  Colonel
 Superintendent (SUPT)  Lt. Colonel
 Chief Inspector (CHF INSP)  Major
 Senior Inspector (SR INSP)  Captain
 Inspector (INSP)  Lieutenant
B. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
 Senior Police Officer IV (SPO IV)  Master Sergeant
 Senior Police Officer III (SPO III)  Technical Sergeant
 Senior Police Officer II (SPO II)  Staff Sergeant
 Senior Police Officer I (SPO I)  Sergeant
 Police Officer III (PO III)  Corporal
 Police Officer II (PO II)  Private 1st Class
 Police Officer I (PO I)  Private
C. CADETS OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY (PNPA) IS CLASSIFIED ABOVE
THE SENIOR POLICE IV AND BELOW THE INSPECTOR RANK IN THE PNP.
NEW RANKING SYSTEM AS FOR REPUBLIC ACT 11200 - “An Act Providing for the Rank
Classification in the Philippine National Police, amending for the Purpose Section 28 of Republic Act
No. 6975, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government
Act of 1990"
A. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
 Director General (DG)  Senior Superintendent (SR SUPT)
 Deputy Director General (DDG)  Superintendent (SUPT)
 Director (DIR)  Chief Inspector (CHF INSP)
 Chief Superintendent (CHF SUPT)  Senior Inspector (SR INSP)
  Inspector (INSP)  Police Colonel
 Police General  Police Lieutenant Colonel
 Police Lieutenant General  Police Major
 Police Major General  Police Captain
 Police Brigadier General  Police Lieutenant
B. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

 Senior Police Officer IV (SPO IV)  Police Executive Master Sergeant

 Senior Police Officer III (SPO III)  Police Chief Master Sergeant
 Senior Police Officer II (SPO II)  Police Senior Master Sergeant
 Senior Police Officer I (SPO I)  Police Master Sergeant
 Police Officer III (PO III)  Police Staff Sergeant
 Police Officer II (PO II)  Police Corporal
 Police Officer I (PO I)  Patrolman/Patrolwoman
PNP: NATIONAL IN SCOPE AND CIVILIAN IN CHARACTER
 National in scope simply means that the PNP is a nationwide government organization whose
jurisdiction covers the entire breath of the Philippines Archipelago which extend up to the
municipality of Kalayaan islands in the province of Palawan.
 All PNP personnel both the uniformed and non-uniformed components are national government
employees. Civilian in character means that the PNP is not a part of the military.
 Although, it remains some military attributes such as discipline, it shall continue to evolve and
adopt unique non-military cultures, Code of Ethics, and Standard of Professional conduct
comparable to the civilian police forces of other countries.
PROVISIONS OF R.A 8551 THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
 Pursuant to Section 73 of Republic Act No. 8551, the National Police Commission, in coordination
with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG), hereby adopts and promulgates the following implementing rules and regulations:
RULE I DECLARATION OF POLICY
Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles – it is hereby declared the policy of the State to
establish highly efficient and competent police force, which is national in scope and civilian in
character and controlled by a national police commission.
 The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be a community and service-oriented agency
responsible for the maintenance of peace and order and public safety.
 The PNP shall be so organized to ensure accountability and uprightness in police exercise of
discretion as well as to achieve efficiency and effectiveness of its member and units in the
performance of their functions.
RULE II ROLE OF THE PNP IN COUNTER INSURGENCY FUNCTIONS
Section 3. Relationship of the Department of the Interior and Local Government with the
Department of National Defense (DND) – The DILG shall be relieved of the primary responsibility
on matters involving the suppression insurgency and other serious threats to national security. The
PNP shall, through information gathering and performance of its ordinary function, support the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on matters involving suppression of insurgency, except in cases
where the President shall call on the PNP to support the AFP in combat operations.
 In times of national emergency, the PNP, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology shall, upon the direction of the President assist the armed forces in
meeting the national emergency pursuant to the provision of Section 3 of Republic Act No. 8551.
 The complementary relationship between the DILG and DND on matters involving the
suppression of insurgency and other serious threats to national security and in times of national
emergency, shall be jointly prescribed by their Secretaries in a Memorandum of Agreement that
shall thereafter be published and implemented.
General Guidelines Governing the Relationship of the AFP with the PNP – the relationship
between the AFP and PNP on matters involving the suppression of insurgency and other serious
threats to national security shall be governed by the following guidelines;
 a. the AFP, in the exercise of its primary responsibility on matters involving the suppression of
insurgency and other serious threats to national security, shall operate through the area
commands;
b. the PNP shall enforced laws and ordinances and perform statutory functions;
c. the AFP shall be primary responsible for the integrated territorial defense system, while the
PNP shall operate provide assistance to the AFP in insurgency-affected areas;
d. the AFP and the PNP shall maintain close coordination between their respective intelligence
units through the existing joint intelligence information vital to the accomplishment of their
respective missions and functions; and
e. the AFP operating units shall initially conduct tactical interrogation of an arrested, captured or
surrendered insurgent, after which the latter shall be turned over to the concerned PNP unit in
the area within the prescribed reglementary period, together with the affidavit of arrest, medical
certificate and all evidence related thereto, for further dispositive action. The PNP shall provide
assistance to the AFP in the arrest of suspected insurgents with standing warrant of arrest. The
PNP may continue launching intelligence projects and case operations targeting ranking
leaders of local insurgent’s movements.
Information Gathering – the PNP shall establish the community information gathering to develop a
pro-active and barangay-based extensive intelligence network in support of counterinsurgency
operations of the AFP. The PNP shall formulate intelligence policies and directives, including task
allocation among its units.
RULE III THE NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
Section 4. Organization and Composition – the National Police Commission, hereinafter referred
to as the commission, is the agency created under Section 13 of Republic Act No, 6975 for the
purpose of effectively discharging the functions prescribed in the Constitution and provided in the
aforementioned acts. The Commission is attached to the DILG for policy and program coordination. It
is composed of a chairperson, four (4) regular Commissioners, and the Chief of the PNP as ex-officio
members. Three (3) of the regular Commissioners shall come from the civilian sector who are neither
active nor former members of the police or military, one (1) of whom shall be designated as Vice
Chairperson by the President. The Fourth regular Commissioners shall come from the law
enforcement sector either active or retired: Provided, further, that at least one (1) of the
Commissioners shall be a woman. The Secretary of the DILG is the ex-officio Chairperson of the
Commission, while the Vice Chairperson is the Executive Officer of the Commission.
Section 5. Powers and Function of the Commission – the Commission shall exercise the
following powers and functions:
a. exercise administrative control and operation supervision of the PNP which shall mean the
power to;
1. Develop policies and promulgate a police manual prescribing rules and regulations for
efficient organization, administration and operation, including criteria for manpower allocation,
distribution and deployment, recruitment, selection, promotion and retirement of personnel
and the conduct of qualifying entrance and promotional examinations for uniformed members;
2. examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such purpose on a continuing
basis the performance, activities and facilities of all police agencies throughout the country;
3. Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;
4. Conduct an annual self-report survey and compile statistical data for the accurate
assessment of the crime situation and the proper evaluation of the efficiency and
effectiveness of all police units in the country;
5. Approve or modify plans and programs on educating and training, logistical requirements,
communications, records, information systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime
reporting;
6. Affirm, reverse or modify, through the National Appellate Board (NAB), personal disciplinary
actions involving demotions or dismissed from the service imposed upon members of the
PNP by the Chief of the PNP;
7. Exercise Appellate jurisdiction through the Regional Appellate Board (RABs) over
administrative cases against policeman and over decisions on claims for police benefits;
8. Prescribed minimum standards for arms, equipment and uniforms and, after consultation with
the Philippine Heraldry Commission, establish standards for insignia of ranks, awards and
medals of Honor. The standards of the uniformed personnel of the PNP shall be revised to be
clearly distinct from the military and reflective of the civilian character of the police;
 9. Issue subpoena ad testifcandum and subpoena duces tecum in matters pertaining to the
discharge of its own powers and duties, and designate who among its personnel can issue
such processes and administer oaths in connection therewith;
10. Inspect and assess the compliance of the PNP with the established criteria for manpower
allocation, distribution and deployment and their impact on the community and the crime
situation, and thereafter formulate appropriate guidelines for maximization of resources and
effective utilization of the PNP personnel;
11. Monitor the performance of the local chief executive as deputies of the Commission; and
monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularities.
b. Advice the President in all matters, involving police function and administration;
c. Render to the President and to the Congress an annual report on its activities and
accomplishments during the thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar year, which shall
include an appraisal of the condition obtaining in the organization and administration of police
agencies in the municipalities, cities and provinces throughout the country, and
recommendations for appropriate remedial legislations;
d. Recommend to the President, through the Secretary of the DILG, within sixty (60) days before
the commencement of each calendar year a crime prevention program; and
e. Perform such other function necessary to carry out the provision of Republic Act No. 8551 and
as the President may direct.
Jurisdiction over Breach of Internal Discipline – in dealing with offense involving breach of
internal discipline found to have been committed by any regular member of their respective
commands, the duly designated supervisors and equivalent offices of the PNP shall, after due notice
and summary hearing exercise disciplinary powers as follows:
Disciplinary Authority Administrative Penalty
A. Chiefs of police or  admonition or reprimand; restriction to specified limits,
equivalent supervisor withholding of Privileges, forfeiture of salary or Suspension or
any of the combination of the foregoing; Provided, that, in all
cases, the total foregoing; Provided shall not
B. Provincial directors or  admonition or reprimand; restriction to specified limits;
equivalent supervisor withholding of privileges; forfeiture of salary or suspension; or
any combination of the foregoing; Provided, that, in all cases,
the total period shall not exceed thirty (30) days.
C. Police regional directors  Admonition or reprimand; restriction to specified limits;
or equivalent supervisor withholding of privileges; forfeiture of salary or suspension; or
any combination of the foregoing. Provided, that. In all cases,
the total period shall not exceed sixty (60) days. Dismissed
from the service and demotion in rank may also be imposed.
D. Chief of the PNP  admonition or reprimand; restriction to specified limits;
withholding of privileges; forfeiture of salary or suspension; or
any combination thereof for a period not exceeding one
hundred eighty (180) days. Also, dismissal from the service
and demotion in rank

Section 6. Qualification of Commission Members – No person shall be appointed regular member

of the Commission unless;
a. He or she is a citizen of the Philippine;
b. A member of the Philippine Bar with at least five (5) years’ experience in handling, criminal or
human rights cases or a holder of a master’s degree preferably a doctorate degree in public
administration, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, and other related
disciplines, especially National Security Administration and Public Safety Administration; and
c. The regular member coming from the law enforcement sector should have practical experience
in law enforcement work for at least five (5) years while the three (3) other regular
Commissioners must have done extensive research work or projects on law enforcement,
criminology or criminal justice or must have been members of a duly registered non-government
organization involved in the promotion of peace and order.
Section 7. Term of Office – the four (4) regular and full-time Commissioners shall be appointed by
the President for a term of six (6) Years without reappointment or extension.
Section 9. Temporary or Permanent Incapacity of the Chairperson – in case of absence due to
the temporary incapacity of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair shall serve as acting Chairperson until
the Chairperson shall be present or shall have regained capacity to served. In case of death or
permanent incapacity or disqualification of the Chairperson, the acting Chairperson shall act as such
until a new Chairperson shall have been appointed by the President and shall have qualified.
Section 10. Organization Structure – the Commission consist of the following units:
a. Commission Proper – this is composed of the offices of the Chairperson, four (4) regular
Commissioners and one ex-officio Commissioner.
b. Staff Services – the staff services of the Commissions are as follows:
1. The Planning and Research Service, which provides technical services to the Commission in
area of overall policy formulations, strategic and operational planning, management systems
or procedures, evaluation and monitoring of the Commission’s programs, projects and
internal operations; and conducts thorough research and analysis on social and economic
conditions affecting peace and order in the country;
2. The Legal Affair Service, which provides the Commission with efficient and effective service
as legal counsel of the Commission; drafts or studies contracts affecting the Commission and
submits appropriate recommendations pertaining thereto; and renders legal opinions arising
from the administration arising from the administration and operation of the Commission and
the PNP;
3. The Crime Prevention and Coordination Service, which undertakes criminological researches
and studies; formulates a national crime prevention plan; develops a crime prevention and
information program; and provides editorial direction for all criminology researches and crime
prevention publications;
4. The Personnel and Administrative Services, which performs personnel functions for the
Commission; administer the entrance and promotional examinations for policemen; provides
the necessary services relating to records, correspondence, supplies, property and
equipment, security and general services, and the maintenance and utilizations of facilities;
and provide services relating to manpower, career planning and development, personnel
transactions and employed welfare. It also performs PNP personnel transactions functions as
may be assigned by the Commission;
5. The Inspection, Monitoring and Investigations service, which conduct continuous inspection
and management audit of personnel, facilities and operations at all levels of command of the
PNP, and upon directive of the Commission, the NAPOLCOM Regional and Field Offices;
monitors the implementations of the Commission’s programs and projects relative to law
enforcement; and monitors and investigate police anomalies and irregularities;
6. The Installations and Logistics Service, which review’s the Commission plans and programs
and formulates policies and procedures regarding acquisition, inventory, control, distribution,
maintenance and disposal of supplies; and oversees the implementation of programs on
transportation facilities and installations and the procurement and maintenance of supplies
and equipment. It also provides the Commission with staff and technical advice on PNP
logistical requirements, communications, information systems, and crime laboratory services;
and
b. Regional Offices. The Regional Offices in Region I to13, the National Capital Region (NCR),
the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
(ARMM) implement the Policies and programs of the Commission in their respective regions.
The regional offices investigate, adjudicate and pay PNP death and permanent disability benefit
claims and grant scholarship benefits, subject to standards set by the Commission.
 They provide legal consultancy services, including legal assistance and advice to the
People’s Law Enforcement Boards (PLEB’s) in hearing and deciding cases against members
of the PNP. Likewise, they perform such powers and functions as may be delegated by the
Commission.
c. Disciplinary Appellate Boards – the formal administrative disciplinary appellate machinery of
the Commission for PNP members consists of the National Appellate Board (NAB) and the
Regional Appellate Boards (RABs).
The NAB decides cases on appeal from decisions rendered by the Chief of the PNP where the
penalty imposed is demotion in rank, forced resignation or dismissal from the Service.
The RABs decide appeals in the following cases:
1. Decisions of the PLEBs where the penalty imposed is demotion in rank, forced resignation or
dismissal from the service;
2. Decisions of the PNP Regional Director or their equivalent supervisors where the penalty
imposed is demotion in rank, forced resignation or dismissal from the service; and
3. Decisions of the city or municipal mayors in cases falling within their respective jurisdictions,
regardless of penalties imposed.
  The Boards also decide appeals from decisions of Regional Director of the Commission in
claims for police benefits.
Section 12. Qualifications Upgrading Program – the Commission shall design and establish a
qualifications upgrading program for its personnel in coordination with the Civil Service Commission,
the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the commission on Higher Education through
distance education program or an in-service education program, or both, or seminar programs:
Provided, that those who are already in the service upon the affectivity of republic Act No. 8551 shall
have five (5) years to obtain the required degree or qualification counted from the implementation of
the qualifications upgrading program.
RULE IV THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
A. REORGANIZATION
Section 13. Authority of the Commission to Reorganize the PNP
 Not-withstanding the provisions of Republic Act No. 6975 on the organizational structure and rank
classification of the PNP, the Commission shall conduct a management audit, and prepare and
submit to Congress a proposed reorganization plan of the PNP not later than December 31,
1998, subject to the limitations provided under Republic Act No. 8551 and based on the following
criteria:
a. Increase police visibility through dispersal of personnel from the headquarters to the field
offices and by the appointment and assignment of non-uniformed personnel to positions which
are purely administrative, technical, clerical or menial in nature and other positions which are
not actually and directly related to police operations; and
b. Efficient and optimized delivery of police services to the communities. The PNP reorganization
program shall be approved by congress through a joint resolution.
B. QUALIFICATIONS UPGRADING
Section 14. General Qualifications for Appointment
 No person shall be appointed as uniformed members of the PNP unless he or she possesses the
following minimum qualifications;
a. A citizen of the Philippines
b. A person of good moral conduct
c. Must have passed the psychiatric or psychological drug and physical tests to be administered
by the PNP or by any government hospital accredited by the Commission for the purpose of
determining physical and mental health
d. Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning
e. Must be eligible in accordance with the standards sets by the Commission
f. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause
from any civilian position in Government
g. Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral
turpitude.
h. Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m) in height for male and one
meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57m) for female
i. Must weight not more or less than five kilograms(5kgs) from the standard weight
corresponding to his or her height, age and sex; and
j. For a new applicant, must not be less than twenty-one (21) not more than thirty (30) years of
age. Except for the last qualification, the above enumerated qualification shall be continuing in
character and an absence of any of them at any given time shall be a ground for separation or
retirement from the service: Provided, that PNP members who are already on the service upon
the affectivity of these Implementing Rules and Regulation shall be given five (5) years to
obtain the minimum educational qualification and one (1) year to satisfy weight requirement
 For the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements on physical and mental health,
as well as the non-use of prohibited or regulated drugs, the PNP itself or through a government
hospital accredited by the Commission shall conduct regular psychiatric, psychological, drug and
physical tests randomly and without notice.
 After the lapse of the reglementary period for the satisfaction of a specific requirement, current
members of the PNP who shall fail to satisfy any of the requirements enumerated under this
Section shall be separated from the service if they are below fifty (50) years of age and have
served in government for less than twenty (20) years or retired if they are from the age of fifty (50)
and above and have served the government for at least twenty (20) years without prejudice in
either case to the payment of benefits they may be entitled to under existing laws.
Section 15. Waivers for Initial Appointment to the PNP
 the following general guideline shall govern the grant of waivers;
a. the age, height and weight and educational requirements for initial appointment to the PNP may
be waived only when the number of qualified applicants fall below the minimum annual quota;
b. the Commission en banc may grant waiver of age, height, weight or educational requirement;
c. waiver of the age requirement may be granted provided that the applicant shall not be less than
twenty (20) nor over thirty-five (35) tears of age. For purposes of this paragraph, one is
considered to be not over thirty-five (35) years old if he or she has not yet reached his or her
thirty-sixth (36) birthday on the date of the effectively of his or her appointment;
d. waiver of the height requirement may be granted to a male applicant who is at least 1 meter and
57 centimeter (1.57m) and to a female applicant who is at least 1 meter and 52 centimeter
(1.52m): Provided, that the Commission may set a lower height requirement for applicants who
belong to cultural communities duly certified by the Office of the Muslim Affairs (OMA) or the
appropriate government entity. Provided, further, that the Commission may require said
applicants to submit appropriate proof of their membership in a certain cultural community.
e. an applicant who granted a weight waiver shall be given reasonable time but not exceeding six
(6) months within which to comply with said requirement; and
f. waiver of the educational requirement may be granted to an applicant who has finished second
year college or has earned at least 72 collegiate units leading to a bachelor’s degree: Provided,
that any person who will enter the service without a baccalaureate degree shall be given a
maximum of four (4) years to obtain the required educational qualification.
Factors to be Considered for Grant Waivers
 The factors to be considered in the grant of waiver age, height, weight or educational requirement
shall include but shall not be limited to the following:
a. outstanding accomplishments in law enforcement or police work or related field;
b. level of physical stamina, endurance or agility;
c. proficiency in martial arts, marksmanship and similar skills;
d. extensive experience in forensic science, ballistics and other technical services; and
e. other similar or analogous factors relevant to the requirements of police work. Bar membership,
Board Licensure, possession of post-graduate degree or units or additional bachelor’s degree
shall also be considered in the grant of age, height or weight waiver.
 An application of waiver of age, height, weight and education requirements may be granted if the
applicant possesses a cluster of the factors enumerated herein.
Section 16. Selection Criteria under the waiver Program
 Applicants under the Waiver Program shall be subject to the following minimum criteria;
a. applicants who possess the least disqualification shall take precedence over those who possess
more disqualification;
b. the requirement shall be waived in the following order: (1) age, (2) height, (3) weight, (4)
education; and
c. each applicant for the waiver must possess special qualifications, skills, or attributes useful to or
needed by the PNP such as those mentioned in the preceding Section, which sufficient to
compensate for his or her lack of certain minimum qualifications.
 The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to address other situations arising from
the waiver of the entry requirements.
Section 17. Nature of Appointment under a Waiver Program
 Any uniformed PNP member who is admitted due to the waiver of the educational or weight
requirements shall be issued a temporary appointment pending the satisfaction of the
requirements within the specified periods under Section 15 of these Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be separated from the service.
Section 18. Re-application of Separated PNP Members under the Waiver Program
 Any PNP member who shall have entered and subsequently been separated under the weight or
educational waiver aspects of the program shall be eligible to re-apply for appointment to the
PNP. Provided, that he or she possesses all the minimum qualifications required by Section 14 of
Republic Act No. 8551, except age and height:
 Provided, further, that his or her reappointment will not be by virtue of another waiver.
Section 19. The PNP Field Training Program
 All uniformed members of the PNP shall undergo a field training program involving actual
experience and assignment in patrol, traffic and investigation as a requirement for permanency of
their appointment. The program shall be for twelve (12) months inclusive of the Basic Recruit
Training Course for non-officers and the Officer Orientation Course or Officer Basic Course for
officers.
Nature and Implementation of Field Training
 Field training is that process by which an individual police officer who is recruited into the service
receives formal instruction on the job for special and defined purposes and performs actual job
functions, with periodic appraisal on his or her performance and progress.
 The PNP shall formulate a field training program, to include a field training manual, which shall be
submitted to the Commission for approval before its implementation.
 The field training program shall promote the internationalization of core values in the police
service and instill pride in the organization.
 The PNP shall coordinate with the Philippine Safety College for the formulation of the program of
instruction and the conduct of Field Training Officers Course for the purpose of creating a pool of
field training officers.
Section 20. Increased Qualification for Provincial Directors
 No person may be designated or assigned director of a Provincial Police Office unless:
a. he or she holds a master’s degree in public administration, sociology, criminology, criminal
justice, law enforcement, national security administration, defense studies, or other related
discipline from a recognized institution of learning; and
b. has satisfactorily passed the required training and career courses necessary for the position as
may be established by the Commission.
Note: Any officer who is currently occupying the position but lacks any the qualifications mentioned
above shall be given three (3) years upon the effectivity of Republic Act No. 8551 to comply with the
requirements: otherwise, he or she shall be relieved for the position.
Section 21. Examinations of Policemen
 The National Police Commissions shall administer the entrance and promotional examination for
policemen on the basis of the standards set by the Commission and shall confer appropriate
police service eligibility upon successful examines.
Who conducts Examinations of Policemen? The National Police Commission shall administer the
entrance and promotions examinations for policemen.
What are the Entrance and Promotional Examinations Offered by the NAPOLCOM?
1. Police Entrance Examination 4. Police Inspector Examination
2. Police Officer Examination 5. Police Superintendent Examination
3. Senior Police Officer Examination 6. Police Executive Service Examination
Section 22. Qualifications for Chief of City and Municipal Police Stations
 No person shall be designated or assigned chief of a city police station unless he or she is a
graduate of Bachelor of Laws or has finished all the required academic units of a master’s degree
program in public administration, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, national security
administration, defense studies and other related discipline from a recognized institution of
learning.
 No person shall be designated or assigned chief of a municipal police station unless he or she
has finished at least second year Bachelor of Laws or has earned at lease twelve (12) units in a
master’s degree program in public administration, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement,
national security administration, and any other related disciplines from a recognized institution of
learning: Provided, that members of the Bar with at least five (5) years of law practice, licensed
criminologist or graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy and who possess the
general qualifications for initial appointment to the PNP shall be qualified for designation or
assignment as chief of a city or municipal police station: Provided, further, that the designated or
assigned Chief of Police has successfully passed the required field training program and has
complied with other requirements as may be establish by the Commission: Provided, finally, that
the Chief of Police shall be designated or assigned in accordance with the provisions of Section
51, paragraph (b), sub-paragraph 4 (1) of Republic Act No. 6975.,as amended by Section 63 of
Republic Act No. 8551.
Section 23. Qualifications Upgrading Program
 The Commission shall design and establish a qualification upgrading program for the PNP
members in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, and the Commission on Higher
Education through a distance education program or an in-service education program or both, or
other similar programs with the end of view of insuring that every member of the PNP shall have
at least a college degree and broad exposure and strong foundation in humanities and liberal
arts.

C. ATTRITION SYSTEM FOR UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

Section 24. Attrition System
 There shall be established a System of attrition for the uniformed members of the PNP within one
(1) year from the affectivity Republic Act No. 8551 to be submitted by the PNP in the Commission
for approval. Such attrition system shall include but shall not be limited to the provision of the
following sections.
Section 25. Attrition by Attainment of Maximum Tenure in Position
 The maximum tenure of PNP members holding key positions is hereby prescribed as follows:

Position Maximum Tenure

Chief Four years (4)
Deputy Chief Four years (4)
Director of the Staff Four years (4)
Services
Regional Directors Six years (6)
Provincial/ City Directors Nine years (9)

 Other position higher than Provincial director shall have a maximum tenure of six (6) years. Unless,
earlier separated, retired or promoted to a higher position in accordance with the PNP staffing
pattern, police officers holding above-mentioned positions shall be compulsorily retired at the
maximum tenure in position herein prescribed, or at age fifty-six (56), whichever is earlier:
 Provided, that in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, the President
may extend the tour of duty of the Chief of the PNP:
 Provided, further, that the PNP members who have already reached their maximum tenure upon
the effectivity of republic Act No. 8551 may be allowed one (1) year more of tenure in their
positions before the maximum tenure provided in this Section shall be applied to them, unless they
shall have already reached the compulsory retirement age of fifty-six (56), in which case the
compulsory retirement age shall prevail.
Note: Except for the chief of the PNP, no PNP member who has less than one (1) year of service
before reaching the compulsory retirement age shall promoted to a higher rank or designated or
assigned to any other position.
Section 26. Attrition by Relief
 A PNP members who has been relieved for just cause after due notice and hearing and has not
been given an assignment within two (2) years after such relief shall be retired or separated.
Section 27. Attrition by Demotion in Position or Rank
 Any PNP members who is relieved and assigned to a position lower than what is established for
his or her grade in the PNP staffing pattern and who shall not be assigned to a position
commensurate to such grade despite the existence of the vacancy within eighteen (18) months
after his or her demotion shall be retired or separated.
Section 28. Attrition by Non-Promotion
 Any PNP member who has not been promoted despite and existence of a vacancy for a
continuous period of ten (10) years shall be retired or separated.
Section 29. Attrition by Other Means
 A PNP member or officer with at least five (5) years of accumulating active service shall be
separated based on any of the following factors:
a. inefficiency based on poor performance during the last two (2) successive annual rating
periods;
b. inefficiency based on poor performance for three (3) cumulative annual training periods;
c. physical or mental incapacity, or both, to perform police functions and duties; or
d. Failure to pass the required entrance examination twice or failure to finish the required career
courses, or both, except for justifiable reason.

Section 30. Retirement or Separation under the Preceding Sections

 Any member who has been attrited from the PNP pursuant to Sections 27,28, 29, 30 and 31
hereof shall be retired if he or she has rendered at least twenty (20) years of service, or
separated if he or she has rendered less than twenty (20) years of service: Provided, that said
member shall be entitled to retirement or separation benefits unless he or she is disqualified by
law.
What is the rule on Retirement and Separation under the Attrition system? Any PNP member who
was attrited shall be retired if he has rendered at least 20 years of service and separated if he had
rendered less than 20 years. Said members shall be entitled to retirement or separation benefits,
unless disqualified by law.
Who conducts the training needs of the PNP? The Philippine Public Safety College, through the
Police National Training Institute (for PNCOs), the Philippine National Police Academy (for
cadetship), the National Police College (for PCOs) and the National Forensic Service Training
Institute (both PNCOs & PCOs).
What are the courses offered in the PNP?
a.) MANDATORY COURSES
A. FOR POLICE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
1. Public Safety Field Training Program 3. Public Safety Senior Leadership Course
(PSFTP) (PSSLC)
2. Public Safety Junior Leadership Course 4. Public Safety Officers Candidate Course
(PSJLC) (PSOCC)
B. FOR POLICE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
1. Public Safety Officers Orientation Course 3. Public Safety Officers Advance Course
(PSOOC) (for lateral entrants only) (PSOAC)
2. Public Safety Officers Basic Course 4. Public Safety Officers Senior Executive
(PSOBC) Course (PSOSEC)
b.) SPECIALIZED COURSES
1. Criminal Investigation & Detection Course 4. Police Intelligence Course (PIC)
(CRIDEC) 5. Finance Basic Course (FBC)
2. Traffic Investigation Course (TIC) 6. Others
3. Narcotics Investigation Course (NIC)

D. PROMOTION SYSTEM
Section 31. Rational Promotion System – the Commission shall establish a system of promotion of
uniformed and non-uniformed members of the PNP which shall be based on merit to include seniority
and on the availability of vacant positions in the PNP staffing pattern. Such system shall be gender
fair and shall ensure that women members of the PNP shall enjoy equal opportunity for promotions as
that of men.
Section 32. Promotion by Virtue of Position – any PNP members designated to any key position
whose rank is lower than that which is required for position shall, after six (6) months of occupying the
same, be entitled to a promotion, subject to the availability of vacant positions; Provided, that the
member shall not be reassigned to a position calling for a higher rank until after two (2) years from the
date of such promotion; Provided, further, that any member designated to the position who does not
possess the established minimum qualifications thereof shall occupy the same for not more than six
(6) months without extension.
Section 33. Promotions – a uniformed member of the PNP shall not be eligible for promotion to a
higher position or rank unless he or she has successfully passed the corresponding promotional
examination given by the Commission, or the BAR, or the corresponding board examinations for
technical services and other professions; has satisfactorily completed the appropriate and accredited
course in the Philippine National Police Academy or equivalent training institutions, and has
satisfactorily passed the required psychiatric or psychological and drug test. In addition, no uniformed
member of the PNP shall be eligible or promotion to the next higher rank during the pendency of an
administrative or criminal case against him or her or unless he or she has been cleared by the PLEB
and the Office of the Ombudsman of any complaint proffered against him or her, if any.
An administrative case is considered pending from the time it is field with or received by the office,
board or body that has jurisdiction to decide the same on the merit until the decision becomes final or
until the case is dismissed. A criminal case is considered pending from the time it is field with the
court that has jurisdiction to decide the same on the merit until the decision becomes final or until the
case is dismissed.
Any uniformed member of the PNP who has exhibit acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry at the
risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty, shall be promoted to the next rank: Provided,
that such act shall be validated by the commission based on establish criteria.
E. UPGRADING OF GALERIES AND BENEFITS
Section 34. Retirement Benefits - Monthly retirement pay shall be fifty percent (50%) of the base
pay and longevity pay of the retired grade in case of twenty (20) years of active service, increasing
by two and one-half percent (2.5%) for every year of active service rendered beyond twenty (20)
years to a maximum of ninety percent (90%) for thirty-six (36) years of service and over: Provided,
That the uniformed member shall have the option to receive in advance and in lump sum his or her
retirement pay for the first five (5) years : Provided, further, That payment of retirement benefits in
lump sum shall be made within six (6) months from effectivity date of retirement and/or completion:
Provided, finally, That retirement pay of PNP members shall be subject to adjustments based on the
prevailing scale of base pay of police personnel in the active service.
Section 35. Permanent Physical Disability – A PNP member who is permanently and totally
disabled as a result of injuries suffered or sickness contracted in the performance of duty as certified
by the National Police Commission, upon finding and certification by the appropriate medical officer ,
that the extent of the disability or sickness renders such a member unfit of unable to further perform
the duties of his or her position, shall be entitled to a gratuity equivalent to one year salary and t5o a
lifetime pension equivalent to eighty percent (80%) of his or her last salary, in addition to other
benefits as provided under existing laws. Should such member who has been retired under
permanent total disability under this Section die within five (5) years from his retirement, his surviving
legal spouse or, if there be none the surviving dependent legitimate children shall be entitled to the
pension for the remainder of the five (5) year guaranteed period.
Section 36. Status of Members of the Philippine National Police – The uniformed members of
the PNP shall be considered employees of the National Government and shall draw their salaries
there from. They shall have the same salary grade level as that of public teachers: Provided, That
PNP members assigned to Metropolitan Manila, chartered cities and first-class municipalities may be
paid financial incentives by the local government unit concerned subject to the availability of funds.
Section 37. Early Retirement Program – Within three (3) years after the effectivity of Republic Act
No. 8551, a PNP member may at his or her own request and with the approval of the National Police
Commission, retire from the police service and be paid separation benefits corresponding to a
position two (2) ranks higher than his of her present rank, whether temporary or permanent, subject
to the following conditions:
a. That at the time he or she applies for retirement, applicant has already rendered at least (10)
years of continuous and satisfactory government service;
b. That the applicant is not scheduled for retirement or separation due to the attrition system or
separation four cause;
c. That the applicant has no pending administrative or criminal case: and
d. That applicant has at least three (3) or more years remaining in the service before reaching the
compulsory retirement age and at least one (1) year before his or her maximum tenure in
position.
PNP members whose applications for optional retirement have been approved by the Commission
pursuant to Section 40 of Republic Act No. 6975, the effectivity of which falls on or after the effectivity
date of Republic Act No. 8551, may, at their option, request that the same be converted to retirement
under this program subject to approval by the Commission.
Section 38. Rationalized Retirement and Separation Benefits – The Commission shall formulate
a rationalized retirement and separation benefits schedule and program within one (1) year from the
effectivity of the Republic Act No. 8551 for approval by Congress. Provided, That the approved
schedule and program shall have retroactive effect in favor of PNP members retired or separated
from the time specified by the law, unless the retirement or separation is for cause and the decision
denies the grant of benefits.

RULE V INTERNAL AFFAIRS SERVICE

Section 39. Creations, Powers, and Functions
 The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the PNP, created under Section 39 of Republic Act No. 8551,
shall have the following powers and functions:
a. Pro-actively conduct inspections and audits on PNP personnel and units:
b. Investigate complaints and gather evidence in support of an open investigation:
c. Conduct summary hearings on PNP members facing administrative charges:
d. Submit a periodic report on the assessment, analysis, and evaluation of the character and
behavior of PNP personnel and units to the Chief of the PNP and the Commission:
e. File appropriate criminal cases against PNP members before the court as evidence warrants
and assist in the prosecution of the case, and
f. Provide assistance to the Office of the Ombudsman in cases involving the personnel of the PNP.
 The IAS shall also conduct, motu propio, automatic investigation of the following cases:
a. Incidents where a PNP member discharges a firearm:
b. Incidents where death, serious physical injury, or any violation of human rights occurred in the
conduct of a police operation;
c. Incidents where evidence was compromised, tampered with obliterated or lost while in the
custody of police member;
d. Incidents where a suspect in the custody of the police was seriously injured; and e. Incidents
where the established rules of engagement have been violated.
 Finally, the IAS shall provide documents or recommendations as regards the promotion of the
members of the PNP member to any key position.
Section 40. Organization
 National, regional, and provincial offices of the Internal Affairs shall be established. The Internal
Affair Service shall be headed by an Inspector General who shall be assisted by a Deputy
Inspector General. The regional offices shall be headed by a director while the provincial offices
shall be headed by a Superintendent: Provide, That the head of the Internal Affair Service shall be
a civilian who shall meet the qualification requirements provided herein.
 The Commission shall establish a rationalized staffing pattern in the Reorganization Plan as
provided for in Section 13 of Republic Act No. 8551.
Section 41. Appointments
 The Inspector general shall be appointed by the president upon the recommendation of the chief
of the PNP and duly endorsed by the Commission. Appointments of personnel who shall occupy
various positions shall be made by the Inspector General and shall be based on an established
career pattern and criteria to be promulgated by the Commission.
Section 42. Entry Qualification to IAS
 Entry to the Internal Affairs Service shall be voluntary and subject to rigid screening where only
PNP members who have at least five (5) years’ experience in law enforcement and who have no
derogatory service record shall be considered for appointment: Provided, that members of the
Bar may enter the service internally.
Section 43. Initial Appointments to the National Directorial and Provincial Internal Affairs
Service Offices
 Initial appointments of the heads of the offices in the Internal Affairs Service shall be made by the
President upon recommendation by the Commission, hereafter, appointments and promotions to
the Service shall follow the established requirements and procedure. Section 46. Promotions ✓
The Commission shall establish the promotion system for the IAS which shall follow the general
principles of the promotion system in the PNP.
Section 45. Prohibitions
 Personnel of the IAS may not join any other unit of the PNP nor be allowed to sit in a committee
deliberating on the appointment, promotion, or assignment of any PNP members.
Section 51. Complaints against Personnel of the IAS
 Complaints against personnel of the IAS shall be brought either to the Inspector General’s Office
or the Commission.

RULE VI DISCIPLINARY MECHANISM

Section 52. Citizen’s Complaint - Subject to the provision of Section 72 of these Implementing
Rules and Regulations, a complaint of a natural or juridical person against any member of the PNP
shall be brought before the following;
a. Chief of Police, where the offense is punishable by withholding of privileges, restriction to
specified limit suspension or forfeiture salary, or any combination thereof for a period not
exceeding fifteen (15) days.
b. City of Municipal Mayor, where the offense is punishable by withholding of privileges, restriction
to specified limits, suspension or forfeiture salary, or any combination thereof, for a period of not
less than sixteen (16) days but not exceeding thirty (30) days, and
c. People’s Law Enforcement Board, as created under Section 43 of Republic Act No. 6975, where
the offense is punishable by withholding of privileges, restriction to specified limits, suspension
or forfeiture of salary, or any combination thereof, for a period exceeding thirty (30) days or by
dismissal.
Citizen’s complaint - refers to a formal charge initiated by a natural or juridical person or his or its
representative on account of an injury damage or disturbance sustained as a result of an irregular or
illegal act or omission of a member of the PNP.
The penalties to be imposed upon any member of the PNP under this Section shall be in accordance
with the guidelines prescribed by the Commission.
Internal Discipline - In dealing with breach of internal discipline, including minor offenses,
committed by any member, the duly designated supervisor or equivalent officer of the PNP shall,
after due notice and summary hearing, exercise disciplinary powers as follows:
a. Chief of Police or equivalent supervisor may summarily impose the administrative penalty of
admonition or reprimand, restriction to specified limits, withholding of privileges, forfeiture of
salary of suspension, or any combination or the foregoing: Provided, that in all cases, the total
period shall not exceed fifteen (15) days. The supervisor equivalent to a Chief of police is the
officer-in-charge of the police station, the district commander of the PNP Mobile Force, or any
other officer classified as such by the Commission;
b. Provincial Director or equivalent supervisor may summarily impose the administrative penalty of
admonition or reprimand, restrictive, custody, withholding of privileges, forfeiture of salary or
suspension, or any combination of the foregoing: Provided, that, in all cases, the total period
shall not exceed thirty (30) days.
 The supervisor equivalent to a PNP Provincial Director Is the Head of the Regional Mobile
Force, the Head of the Regional Unit Administrative and Operational National Support Units,
the Director of the Police District Office, or any other officer classified as such by the
Commission;
c. Police regional director or equivalent supervisor shall have the power to impose upon any
member the administrative penalty of dismissal from the service. He may also impose the
penalty of admonition or reprimand, restrictive custody, withholding or privileges, suspension or
forfeiture of salary, demotion, or any combination of the foregoing; Provided, that, in all cases,
the total period shall not exceed sixty (60 days. The supervisor equivalent to a PNP Regional
Director is the Director of the PNP administrative or operational support unit or any other officer
classified as such by the Commission; and
 d. The Chief of the PNP shall have the power to impose the administrative penalty of dismissal
from the service, suspension or forfeiture of salary, or any combination thereof for a period not
exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days: Provided, that the Chief of the PNP shall have the
authority to place the PNP member under restrictive custody during the pendency of an
administrative case for a grave offense or criminal case for a serious offense filed against said
member.
Breach of Internal Discipline - refers to any offense committed by member of the PNP affecting
order and discipline within the police organization.
A minor offense - refer to any act or omission not involving moral turpitude, but affecting the internal
discipline of the PNP, and shall include, but shall not be limited to:
1. Simple misconduct or negligence 4. Habitual drunkenness; and
2. Insubordination 5. Gambling prohibited by law
3. Frequent absences and tardiness
Exclusive Jurisdiction - a complaint or a charged filed against a PNP member shall be heard and
decided exclusively by the disciplinary authority who acquired original jurisdiction over the case,
notwithstanding the existent of concurrent jurisdictions as regards the offense; Provided, that
offenses which carry higher penalties referred to a disciplinary authority shall be referred to the
appropriate authority which has jurisdiction over the offense.
Forum Shopping or Multiple Filing of Complaints - when an administrative complaint is filed with
a police disciplinary authority, such as the PLEB, no other case involving the same cause of action
shall be filed with any other disciplinary authority. In order to prevent forum shopping or multiple filing
of complaints, the complainant or party seeking relief in the complaint shall certify under oath in such
pleading, or in a sworn certification annexed thereto and simultaneously filed there with, to the truth
of the following facts and undertaking;
1. that he or she are not heretofore commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same
issue in another disciplinary forum;
2. that to the best of his or her knowledge, no such action or proceeding is pending in other police
administrative disciplinary machinery or authority;
3. that if there is any such action or proceeding which is either pending or may have been
terminated, he or she must state the status thereof; and
4. that if he or she should thereafter learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed is
pending before any police disciplinary authority, he or she must undertake to report that fact
within five (5) days there from to the disciplinary authority where the original complaint or
pleading has been filed.
Section 53. Summary Dismissal Powers of the National Police Commission, PNP Chief, and
PNP Regional Directors
 The National Police Commission, the Chief of PNP and PNP Regional Directors, after due notice
and summary hearings, may immediately remove or dismiss any respondent PNP members in
any of the following cases;
a. when the charge is serious and the evidence of guilt it strong;
b. when the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged and there are reasonable
grounds to believe that he or she is guilty of the charges; and
c. when the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct unbecoming of a police
officer. Any member of the PNP who shall go on absence without official leave (AWOL) for a
continuous period of thirty (30) days or more shall be dismissed immediately from the service
after due notice and summary hearings. The activities and whereabouts of said member during
the period shall be investigated and, if found to have committed a crime, he or she shall be
prosecuted accordingly.
Absence without Official Leave as a Ground for Summary Dismissal - absence without official
leave (AWOL) refers to the status of any PNP member who absents himself or herself from work
without approved leave of absence and encompasses but is not limited to the following;
1. absence from place of work or assignment without approved vacation leave;
2. failure to report for duty after the expiration of approved leave of absence;
3. failure to give notice to his or her immediate superior officer the fact of his or her inability to
report for work on account of sickness and injury;
4. failure to file appropriate application for sick leave after his or her return for work attaching
therewith the required medical certificate;
 5. abandonment of work or assignment without prior approval of his or her immediate superior
officer; and 6. failure to report to his or her new assignment or unit within three (3) days from
receipt of the order of reassignment or for reporting to a unit where he or she is not officially
assigned. Continuous absences without official leave for thirty (30) calendar days or more
incurred by any PNP member under any of the aforementioned categories, shall be ground for
the summary dismissal of a PNP member under the 2nd paragraph of Section 58 hereof.
Absence without Official Leave as a Basis for Dropping from the Rolls - a PNP member who
has been continuously absent without approved leave, as defined in the first paragraph of the
immediately preceding Section for thirty (30) calendar days o more may be dropped from the rolls
without prior notice: Provided, that said member shall be notified to his or her having been dropped
from the rolls, which is non-disciplinary action, not later than five (5) days from its effectivity: Provided,
further, that such notice will be sent to the address of the PNP members concerned appearing on his
or her latest personnel record on file in his or her latest place of work or assignment.
Section 54. Disciplinary Appellate Boards
 The formal administrative disciplinary appellate machinery of the Commission for the PNP
member shall be the National Appellate Board (NAB) and the Regional Appellate Boards (RAB)
The NAB shall be composed of the four (4) regular Commissioners and shall be chaired by the
Executive Officer. The Board shall consider appeals from decisions of the Chief of the PNP.
 The NAB may conduct its hearing or sessions in Metropolitan Manila or any part of the country as
it may deem necessary. There shall be at least one (1) RAB in every administrative region in the
country to be composed of a senior officer of the regional office of the Commission as Chairman
and one (1) representative each from the PNP, and the regional peace and order council as
members; Provided, that the Commission may create additional regional appellate boards as the
need arises.
Section 55. Preventive Suspension Pending Criminal Case
 Upon the filing of a complaint or information sufficient in form and substance against a member of
a PNP for grave felonies or serious offense where the penalty imposed by law is six (6) years and
one (1) day or more, the court shall immediately suspend the accused from the office for a period
of not exceeding ninety (90) days from arraignment: Provided, however, that if it can be shown by
evidence that the accused is harassing the complainant or witnesses, the court may order the
preventive suspension of the accused PNP member even if the charge is punishable by a penalty
lower than six (6) years and one (1) day; Provided, further, that the preventive suspension shall
not be more than ninety (90) days except the delay in the disposition of the case is due to the
fault, negligence of petitions of the respondent; Provided, finally, that such preventive suspension
may be sooner lifted by the court in the exigency of the service upon recommendation of the
Chief of the PNP. Such case shall be subject to continuous trial and shall be terminated within
ninety (90) days from arraignment of the accused.
Section 56. Legal Assistance
 The Secretary of Justice, the Chairman of the Commission, or the Chief of the PNP may
authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to provide assistance to any member of the PNP
who is facing before the prosecutor’s office, related to the performance of his or her official duty;
Provided, that government lawyers so authorized shall have the power to administer oaths;
Provided, further, that in such cases, when necessary, as determined by the Commission, a
private counsel may be provided at the expense of the Government. The Secretary of Justice, the
Chairman of the Commission, and the Chief of the PNP, shall jointly promulgate rules and
regulations to implement the provision of this Section.
RULE VII CREATION OF WOMEN’S DESKS IN ALL POLICE STATION AND THE FORMULATION
OF A GENDER SENSITIVE PROGRAM
Section 57. Creation and Functions. – The PNP shall establish women’s desk in all police stations
to administer and attend to cases involving crimes against chastity, sexual harassment, abuses
committed against women and children and other similar offenses: Provided, that municipalities and
cities presently without policewomen will have two (2) years upon the effectivity of Republic Act No.
8551 within which to comply with the requirement of this section.
Section 58. Prioritization of Women for Recruitment. – Within five (5) years from the effectivity of
these Implementing Rules and Regulations, the PNP shall prioritize the recruitment and training of
women who shall serve in the women’s desks. To satisfy this recruitment, the PNP shall reserve ten
percent (10%) of its annual recruitment, training and education quota for women.
Section 59. Gender Sensitivity Program. – The Commission shall formulate a gender sensitivity
program which shall include but shall not be limited to the establishment of equal opportunities for
women in the PNP the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace, and the prohibition of
discrimination on the basis of gender of sexual orientation.
Section 60. Administrative Liability. - Any PNP member who shall violate the established rules and
regulations regarding gender\sensitivity and gender equality shall be suspended without pay for not
less than thirty (30) days and shall undergo gender sensitivity seminar or training: Provided, that any
member who violates the rules more than twice shall be recommended for demotion or dismissal
from PNP.
Section 61. Non-Prohibition for Promotion. – Nothing in this Rule shall be constructed as a
restriction on the assignment of policewomen to other positions in the PNP nor shall any provision of
this Rule be used for the non-promotion of a PNP female member to higher position.

RULE VIII PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVES IN THE ADMINISTRATION

OF THE PNP
Section 62. and Section 63. Powers of Local Government Officials Over the PNP Units or
Forces. – Governors and mayors shall be deputized as representatives of the Commission in their
respective territorial jurisdictions. As such, the local executives shall discharge the following functions:
a. Provincial Governor
1. Power to choose the provincial director. – The Provincial Governor shall choose the
Provincial Director from a list of three (3) eligible’s recommended by the PNP regional director.
2. Overseeing the Provincial Public Safety Plan Implementation – The Governor, as Chairman
of the provincial peace and order council, shall oversee the implementation of the provincial
public safety plan, which is being prepared taking into consideration the integrated community
public safety plans.
b. City and Municipal Mayor
1. Operational Supervision and Control – the City and Municipal Mayors shall exercise
operational supervision and control over the PNP units in their respective jurisdictions except
during the thirty (30) days following any national, local or barangay elections. During the said
period, the local police forces shall be under the supervision and control of the Commission on
Elections.
 The term “operational supervision and control” shall mean the power to direct,
superintend, and oversee the day-to-day functions of police investigation of crime, crime
prevention activities, and traffic control in accordance with the rules and regulations
promulgated by the Commission.
 It shall also include the power to direct the employment and deployment of units or elements
of the PNP, through the Chief of Police to ensure public safety and effective maintenance of
peace and order within the locality. For this purpose, the terms “employment” and
“deployment” shall mean as follows:
 “Employment” refers to the utilization of units or elements of the PNP for purposes of
protection of lives and properties, enforcement of laws, maintenance of peace and order,
prevention of crimes, arrest of criminal offenders and bringing the offenders to justice, and
ensuing public safety particularly in the suppression of disorders, riots, lawlessness,
violence, rebellious and seditious conspiracy, insurgency, subversion of other related
activities.
 “Deployment” shall mean the orderly and organized physical movement of elements or
units of the PNP within the province, city or municipality for purposes of employment as
herein defined.
2. Integrated Area or Community Public Safety Plans. – The City or Municipal Mayor shall, in
coordination with the local peace and order council of which he or she is the chairperson pursuant
to legislative Order No. 309, as amended, develop and establish an integrated area or community
public safety plan including priorities of action and program thrusts for implementation by the local
police stations.
 In shall likewise, be the duty of the City or Municipal Mayor to sponsor periodic seminars for
members of the PNP assigned or detailed in his or her city or municipality in order to update
them regarding local ordinances and legislations.
3. Administrative Disciplinary Powers. – The City and municipal mayors shall have the power to
impose, after due notice and summary hearings, disciplinary penalties for minor offenses
committed by members of the PNP assigned to their respective jurisdictions as provided in
Section 41 of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended by Section 52 of Republic Act. No. 8551.
4. Other Powers. - A. In addition to the aforementioned powers, the City and Municipal Mayors
shall have the following authority over the PNP units in their respective jurisdictions.
a) Authority to choose the Chief of Police from a list of five (5) eligible’s recommended by the
Provincial Police Director, preferably from the same province, city or municipality: Provided,
That the Chief of Police chosen shall not be transferred or replaced without the
recommendation of the City or Municipal Mayor concerned: Provided, further, That in no case
shall an officer- in - charge be designated for more than thirty (30) days: Provided,
furthermore, That the local peace and order council may, through the City or Municipal Mayor,
recommend the recall or reassignment of the Chief of Police when, in its perception, the latter
has been ineffective in combating crime or maintaining peace and order in the city or
municipality: Provided, finally, That such relief shall be based on guidelines established by the
Commission;
b) Authority to recommend to the Provincial Director the transfer, reassignment or detail of PNP
members outside their respective city or ton residences;
c) Authority to recommend from a list of eligible’s previously screened by the peace and order
council the appointment of new members of the PNP to be assigned to their respective cities
or municipalities without which no such appointments shall be attested: Provided, that
whenever practicable and consistent with the requirement of the service, PNP members, shall
be assigned to the city or municipality of their residence; and
d) Authority to make a periodic review and evaluation of the performance of the members of the
PNP assigned to their respective jurisdictions in accordance with the rules and regulations
and standards, and code of conduct promulgated by the Commission.
RULE IX STRENGTHENING THE POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Section 66. People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB)
a. Creation and Functions. – The Sangguniang Panlunsod or sanggunian Bayan in every city and
municipality shall create such member of People’s Law Enforcement Boards (PLEB) as may be
necessary. Provided, that there shall be at least one (1) PLEB for every five hundred (500) city or
municipal police personnel and for each of the legislative districts in city.
 The PLEB shall be the central receiving entity for any citizen’s complaint against PNP
members. As such, every citizen’s complaint, regardless of the imposable penalty for the
offense alleged, shall be filed with the PLEB of the city or municipality where the offense was
allegedly committed. Upon receipt and docketing of the complaint, the PLEB shall
 Immediately determine whether the offense alleged therein is grave, less grave or minor.
 Should the PLEB find that the offense alleged is grave or less grave, the Board shall assume
jurisdiction to hear and decide the complaint by serving summons upon the respondent within
three (3) days from receipt of the complaint.
 If the PLEB find that the offense alleged is minor, it shall refer the complaint to the Mayor or
Chief of Police, as the case may be, of the city or municipality where the PNP members is
assigned within three (3) days upon the filing thereof.
 If the city or municipality where the offense was committed has no PLEB, the citizen’s
complaint shall be filed with the regional or provincial office of the Commission nearest the
residence of the complainant.
b. Composition and Term of Office – the PLEB shall be composed of the following;
1. any member of the Sanggunian Panlunsod and Sanggunian Bayan chosen by his or her
respective Sanggunian;
2. any Barangay Captain of the city or municipality concerned chosen by the Association of
Barangay Captains; and
3. three (3) other member who are removable only for cause to be chosen by local peace and
order council from among the respected members of the community known from their probity
and integrity, one (1) of whom must be a woman and another member of the Bar, or, in the
absence thereof, a college graduate, or the principal of the central, elementary school., in the
locality.
 The chairman of the PLEB shall be elected from among its members. The term of office of the
members of the PLEB shall be for a period of three (3) years from assumption of office. Such
member shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been chosen and qualified. The
Chairman and members of the PLEB shall furnish the Commission, through its regional offices,
copies of their oaths of office within thirty (30) days upon assumption.
b. Compensation – membership in the PLEB is a civic duty. However, PLEB members shall be paid
per diem and shall be provided with life insurance coverage as may be determined by the city or
municipal council from city or municipal funds. The DILG shall provide for the per diem and
insurance coverage of PLEB members in certain low-income municipalities.
Section 70. Budget Allocation
 The annual budget of the Local Government Units (LGU) shall include an item and the
corresponding appropriation for the maintenance and operation of their local PLEBs.
 Municipalities or cities without a PLEB or with insufficient number of organized PLEB’s shall
have thirty (30) more days for the effectivity of these implementing rules and regulations to
organize their respective PLEBs. After such period, the DILG and the Department of Budget
and Management shall withhold the release of the LGU’s share in the national taxes in cities
and municipalities still without PLEBs.

Section 71. Request for Preventive Suspension

 The PLEB may ask any authorized superior to impose preventive suspension for a period not
exceeding ninety (90) days against a subordinate police officer who is the subject of a
complaint. A request for preventive suspension shall not be denied by the superior officer in the
following cases;
a. when the respondent refuses to heed the PLEB’s
b. summons or subpoena;
c. when the respondent has been charged with offenses
d. involving bodily harm or grave threats;
e. when the respondent is in a position to tamper with
f. the evidence; and
g. when the respondent is in a position to unduly
h. influences the witnesses.
 Any superior who falls to act on any request for suspension without valid grounds shall be held
administratively liable for serious neglect of duty.