LEA 1 CHAPTER II: THE PHILIPPINE POLICE SYSTEM

Legal Bases of the Philippine National Police

Article XVI section 6 of the Philippine 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 by a national police commission. The authority
of the local executives over the police units in their jurisdiction shall be provided by law.
Republic Act No. 6975 - Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990.” (December 13, 1990). It is hereby
declared to be the policy of the State to promote peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen local
government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of the basic services to the citizenry through the establishment
of a highly efficient and competent police force that is national in scope and civilian in character. Towards this end, the State
shall bolster a system of coordination and cooperation among the citizenry, local executives and the integrated law
enforcement and public safety agencies.
R.A. 6975 — it is otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Act of 1990. It
created the PNP, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Philippine
Public Safety College (PPSC).
PNP Powers and Functions
• Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties.
• Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety.
• Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal bring offenders to justice and assist in their prosecution.
• Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in accordance with the Constitution and pertinent laws.
• Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law, informing the person so detained of all his
rights under the Constitution.
• Issue licenses for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance with law.
• Supervise and control ‘the training and operations of security agencies and issue licenses to Operate security agencies, and
to Security guards and private detectives, for the practice of their professions.
• Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as maybe provided by law.
R.A. 8551 — it is known as the PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998. It relieved the DILG and the PNP of the
primary responsibility on matters involving the suppression of insurgency and other serious threats to national security,
except when the President calls on them to support the AFP in combat operations.
R.A. 9708 (August 12, 2009) — an Act extending for five (5) years the reglementary period for complying with the
minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP and adjusting the promotion the promotion system.
• PNP members who are already in the service upon the affectivity of R.A. 8551 shall be given five (5) years to obtain the
minimum educational qualification preferably in law enforcement related courses,
• PNP members rendering more than fifteen (15) years of service and who have exhibited exemplary performance as
determined by the Commission, shall no longer be required to comply with the aforementioned minimum educational
requirement.
• Promotions - That upon finding of probable cause, the concerned police officer shall be ineligible for promotion, but if the
case remains unresolved after two (2) from the aforementioned determination of probable cause, he or she shall be
considered for promotion.
• In the event he or she is held guilty of the crime by final judgment, said promotion shall be recalled without prejudice to
the imposition of the appropriate penalties under applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• If the complaint filed against the police officer is for a crime including, but not limited to, a violation of human rights,
punishable by reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment, and the court has determined that the evidence of guilt is strong, said
police officer shall be completely ineligible for promotion during the pendency of the said criminal case.
• Continuing Education Program. - The Commission shall design, establish and implement a continuing education program
for the PNP officers and members in coordination with the CSC, the CHR and the CHED through a distance education
program and/or an in-service education program focusing on law enforcement, criminal investigation, human rights or other
similar programs.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

⮚Organization. — The Department shall consist of the Department Proper, the existing bureaus and offices of the
Department of Local Government, the National Police Commission, the Philippine Public Safety College, and the following
bureaus: the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

⮚Head of Department. — The head of the Department, hereinafter referred to as the Secretary, shall also be the ex-officio
Chairman of the National Police Commission and shall be appointed by the President subject to confirmation of the
Commission on Appointments. No retired or resigned military officer or police official may be appointed as Secretary within
one (1) year from the date of his retirement or resignation.

⮚Specific Powers and Functions of the Secretary. — In addition to his powers and functions as provided in Executive Order
No. 262, the Secretary as Department head shall have the following powers and functions:
• Prepare and submit periodic reports, including a Quarterly Anti-Crime Operations Report and such other reports as the
President and Congress may require; Act as Chairman and Presiding Officer of the National Police Commission; and
• Delegate authority to exercise any substantive or administrative function to the members of the National Police
Commission or other officers of rank within the Department.
Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) — is mandated provide training and education needs to uniformed members of the
PNP, BJMP and BFP. Constitutive Units under the PPSC
• National Forensic Science Training Institute (NFSTI) — it offers specialized courses for both commissioned and non-
commissioned officers for the PNP, BJMP and BFP.
• National Jail Training Institute (NJTI) — it caters for the training needs of jail non- commissioned officers.
• National Police College (NPC) — it caters for the training and education needs for all commissioned officers of the PNP,
BJMP and BFP.
• National Fire Training Institute (NFTI) — it caters for the training needs of fire non- commissioned officers.
• Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) — it offers cadetship program where graduates will be given the initial rank
of Lieutenant in the PNP, BJMP or BFP.
Note: The National Police Training Institute (NPTI) that caters for the training needs of police non-commissioned officers
is now directly under PNP
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
a. Organizational Set-up
The National Police Commission is an agency attached to the DILG for policy and program coordination.
• It shall be composed of a Chairperson, four (4) regular Commissioners, and the Chief of PNP as ex- officio member.
• 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 commissioner shall come from the la ~ enforcement sector either active or retired: Provided, that an
active member of a law enforcement agency shall be considered resigned from said agency once appointed to the
Commission.
• At least one (1) of the Commissioners shall be a woman.
• The DILG Secretary shall be the ex-officio Chairperson of the Commission.
• The Vice Chairperson shall act as the executive officer of the Commission.;
Qualifications of the Regular Commissioners:
a) He or she is a citizen of the Philippines;
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 but preferably a doctorate degree in public administration, sociology, criminology, criminal
justice, law enforcement, and other related disciplines;
c) The regular member coming from the law enforcement sect, should have practical experience in law enforcement work
for a least five (5) years while the three (3) other regular commissioner, must have done extensive research work or projects
on law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice or members of g duly registered non-government organization involved
in the promotion of peace and order.
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 re. appointment or extension.
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 Chairperson until the Chairperson is present or regains capacity to serve. In case
of death or permanent incapacity or disqualification of the chairperson, the acting chairperson shall also act as such until a
new chairperson shall have been appointed by the President and qualified. . .
Organizational Structure — The Commission shall consist of the following units:
a) Commission Proper ~ This is composed of the offices of the Chairman and four (4) Commissioners.
b) Staff Services — The staff services of the Commission shall be as follows:

⮚The Planning and Research Service, which shall provide technical services to the Commission in areas of overall policy
formulation, strategic and operational planning, management systems or procedures, evaluation and monitoring of thé
Commission’s programs, projects and internal operations; and shall conduct thorough research and analysis on social and
economic conditions affecting peace and order in the country;

⮚The Legal Affairs Service, which shall provide the Commission with efficient and effective service as legal counsel of the
Commission; draft or study contracts affecting the Commission and submit appropriate recommendations pertaining thereto;
and render legal opinions arising from the administration and operation of the Philippine National Police and the
Commission
3) The Crime Prevention and Coordination Service, which shall undertake criminological researches and studies; formulate
a national crime prevention plan; develop a crime prevention and information program and provide editorial direction for
all criminology research and crime prevention publications;
4) The Personnel and Administrative Service, which shall perforin personnel functions for the Commission, administer the
entrance and promotional examinations for policemen, provide the necessary services relating to records, correspondence,
supplies, property and equipment, security and general services, and the maintenance and utilization of facilities, and
provide services relating to manpower, career planning and development, personnel transactions and employee welfare
5) The Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service, which shall conduct continuous inspection and management audit
of personnel, facilities and operations at all levels of command of the PNP, monitor the implementation of the Commission’s
programs and projects relative to law enforcement; and monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularities;
6) The Installations and Logistics Service, which shall review the Commission’s plans and programs and formulate policies
and procedures regarding acquisition, inventory, control, distribution, maintenance and disposal of supplies and shall
oversee the implementation of programs on transportation facilities and installations and the procurement and maintenance
of supplies and equipment; and
7) The Financial Service, which shall provide the Commission with staff advice and assistance on budgetary and financial
matters, including the overseeing of the processing and disbursement of funds pertaining to the scholarship program and
surviving children of deceased and/or permanently incapacitated PNP personnel.
Qualifications of Regional Directors of NAPOLCOM Regional Offices:
a) He or she is a citizen of the Philippines; and
b) A holder of a master’s degree and appropriate civil service eligibility.
Removal from Office — The members of the Commission may be removed from office for cause. All vacancies in the
Commission, except through expiration of term, shall be filled up for the unexpired term only: Provided, that any person
who shall be appointed in this case shall be eligible for regular appointment for another full term.
Prohibitions - The Chairman and members of the Commission shall not engage in the practice of any profession, or
intervene, directly or indirectly, in the management and control of any private enterprise. They shall not, directly or
indirectly, have any financial or material interest in any transaction requiring the approval of their office.
Powers and Functions of the Commission
a. Exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the Philippine National Police 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 purposes 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 education 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, personnel disciplinary actions involving demotion or
dismissal from the service imposed upon members of the Philippine National Police by the Chief of the Philippine National
Police;
7. Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the regional appellate boards over administrative cases against policemen and
over decisions on claims for police benefits;
8. Prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms and, after consultation with the Philippine Heraldry
Commission, for insignia of ranks, awards, and medals of honor. The standards of the uniformed personnel of the PNP must
be revised which should be clearly distinct trom the military and reflective of the civilian character of the police;
9. Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in matter 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 on 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 executives as deputies of the Commission;
12. Monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularities.
b. Advise the President on all matters involving police functions 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 conditions obtaining in the organization and
administration of police agencies in the municipalities, cities and provinces throughout the country, and recommendations
for appropriate remedial legislation;
d. Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days before the commencement of each calendar
year, a crime prevention program; and
e. Perform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and as the President may direct.”
NAPOLCOM Major Thrusts and Programs
1. Policy Formulation and Standard Setting
• Create an enabling policy environment for community and service-oriented police.
• Strategic Policy Development Program
• Crime Prevention and Deterrence Policy Development Program
• Conduct of research and maintenance of updated policies and other statistical data
• Development of a Policy Compliance-based Monitoring and } valuation System
• Strengthening of consultative and coordinative mechanisms.
• Conduct of Training Needs Assessment/ Development of Training Programs for the Police.
• Development of a Training Program in Community and Service-oriented Police
2. Regulatory Services for the PNP
• Professionalize the police personnel to become highly capable, effective and credible
• Implementation of a NAPOLCOM Annual Inspection and Audit Program (NAIAP)
• Specifications of Equipment
• Implementation of a NAPOLCOM Annual Monitoring Program (NAMEP)
• LCE Monitoring and Partnership
• Administration of police examinations
• Administration of the police administrative disciplinary system
• Institutionalization of a new PNP Recruitment, Selection and Appointment System
• Enhance the involvement and participation of the community in crime prevention and deterrence program
• Criminological Research Program
• Crime Prevention and deterrence
• Information Program
• Uniform Crime Reporting System e Performance Evaluation Rating for Investigators
• Databank creation for unsolved cases nationwide
• Inter-agency cooperation on intelligence and information exchange (domestic & foreign)
• Expedite the timely provision of benefits e Investigation and adjudication of claims for police death, permanent total
disability and scholarship benefits
• Adjudication of appealed decision on PNP benefit claims e
• Payment of police death and Permanent Total Disability benefits (gratuity, burial and hospitalization expenses)
• Payment of scholarship benefits e Payment of pension benefits
3. Organizational Effectiveness
• Rationalize the organizational structure of NAPOLCOM,
• Maintain a reservoir of highly capable and committed workforce to oversee and nurture a world class PNP
• Institutional e-governance
• Establish harmonious relationship with the various stakeholder
The Philippine National Police
A. Organizational Set-up
The Philippine National Police initially consisted of the members of the:
A. Integrated National Police (INP) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 765,
A. Philippine Constabulary (PC)
• assigned with the Narcotics Command (NARCOM)
• with the Criminal Investigation Service (CIS)
• with the technical services of the AFP assigned with the PC
• assigned as civilian operatives of the CIS
B. The regular operatives of the abolished NAPOLCOM Inspection, Investigation and Intelligence Branch
The PNP has absorbed the following:
• The office of the National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking (NACAH) of the DND
• All the functions of the present Philippine Air Force Security Command (PAFSECOM)
• The police functions of the Coast Guard.
The PNP is composed of a national office, regional offices, provincial offices, district offices, city or municipal stations.
• At the national level, the PNP maintains its office in Metropolitan Manila which houses the directorial staff, service staff
and special support units.
• At the regional level, the PNP have regional offices, including that of the National Capital Region. Each of these regional
offices is headed by a regional director for peace and order.
• At the provincial level, the PNP have provincial offices, each headed by a provincial director. In the case of large provinces,
police districts may be established by the Commission to be headed by a district director.
• At the city or municipal level, the PNP have City Police Offices or Municipal Police Stations, each headed by a City
Director or Chief of Police, respectively.
12 Staff Directorates (PNP NHQ)
a) Directorate for Intelligence (DI) — eyes and ears of the police organization.
b) Directorate for Operations (DO) — for operations.
c) Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO)
d) Directorate for Logistics (DL) — provides supplies and/or materials
e) Directorate for plans (DP)
f) Directorate for Comptrollership (DC) — it serves as the treasury of the PNP.
g) Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR)
h) Directorate for Investigation Detective Management (DIDM)
i) Directorate for Human Resources and Doctrine Development (DHRDD) — responsible for training plans.
j) Directorate for Research and Development (DRD) — research or testing of equipment.
k) Directorate for Information and Communications Technology management (DICTM)
l) Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) — responsible for recruitment, promotion, reassignment,
placement and retirement.
Support Units — The PNP shall be supported by administrative and operational support units. Each Support Unit is headed
by a Director with the rank of Chief Superintendent.
a. Administrative Support Units
1) Personnel and Retirement Benefits Service (PRBS)
2) Logistics Support Service (LSS) — is responsible for the procurement, distributions and management of all the logistical
requirements of the PNP including firearms and ammunition.
3) Information Technology Management Service (ITMS)
4) Chaplain Service (ChS)
5) Finance Service(FS) — is responsible for providing finance services to the PNP.
6) Headquarters Support Service (HSS)
7) Health Service (HS)
8) Communications and Electronic Service(CES)- is responsible for establishing an effective police communications
network.
9) Legal Service (LS)
10) Engineering Service (ES)
11) Training Service (TS)
b. Operational Support Unit
1. Maritime Group (MG) - performs all police functions oy, Philippine territorial waters and rivers.
2. Intelligence Group (IG) — serves as the intelligence ay counterintelligence operating unit of the PNP.
3. Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) — provides security for government officials, visiting dignitaries and
private individuals authorized to be given protection.
4. Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), undertakes the monitoring, investigation and prosecution of 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 ay organizations.
5. This unit shall likewise investigate all major cases involving violations of the Revised Penal Code and operate against
organized crime groups, unless the President assigns the case exclusively to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
6. Special Action Force (SAF) — functions as a mobile strike force or reaction unit to augment regional, provincial,
municipal and city police forces for civil disturbance control, counterinsurgency, hostage-taking rescue operations, and other
special operations.
7. Anti Cyber Crime Group (ACG).
8. Aviation Security Group (AVSEG) secures all the country’ airports against offensive and terroristic acts that threaten civil
aviation, exercise operational control and supervision over all agencies involved in airport security operation, and enforce
all laws and regulations relative to air travel protection and safety.
9. Highway Patrol Group (IPG) enforces traffic laws and regulations.
10. Anti Kidnapping Group (AKG) this is the office of primary responsibility (OPR) regarding kidnapping cases in
coordination with the community and other government agencies,
11. Police Community Relations Group (PCRG) Headed with a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Civil
Relations Unit shall implement plans and programs that will promote community and citizens’ participation in the
maintenance of peace and order and public safety.
12. Crime Laboratory Group (CLG) provides Scientific and technical investigative aid and support to the PNP and other
government investigative agencies.
13. Civil Security Group (CSG) shall provide administrative services and general supervision over organization, business
operation and activities of all organized private detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies and company guard houses.
The unit shall likewise supervise the licensing and registration of firearms and explosives.
Manning Levels — On the average nationwide, the manning levels of the PNP shall be approximately in accordance with
a police-to-population ratio of one (1) policeman for every five hundred (500) persons. The actual strength by cities and
municipalities shall depend on the state of peace and order, population density and actual demands of the service in the
particular area.
PNP Seal Meaning and Symbolism
• Lapu-Lapu Hero - The great Filipino hero of Mactan, as the prototype of the best and most noble in Filipino manhood is
the symbol and embodiment of all the genuine attributes of leadership, : courage, nationalism, self-reliance and a people-
based and people powered community defense. The benevolent and heroic warrior who derived added strength from a
cohesive, determined and loyal people is today a fitting symbol and a prototype as well of people power to preserve our
values, customs, traditions, way of life and the rule of law thru a solidly community-based police system. Lapu-Lapu also
personifies for us today as a civilian constitutional authority.
• Laurel - Green Laurel with 14 leaves, symbolizes the 14 Regional Commands. It is also a symbol of honor, dignity and
the privilege of being a member of a noble organization where the call to public service is par excellence a commitment to
public trust.
• Shield — This is the symbol of the Philippine Constabulary, the first National Police by virtue of Organic Act No. 175,
enacted by the Philippine Commission on 18 July 1901. The Philippine Constabulary for the close to 90 years of service
to the nation has performed with honor, professionalism and courage. The PC has carved out a large part of the glorious
pages of Philippine history, as attested by its proudly and deservedly garnering 86 of the 92, “Medals of Valor” the highest
honor that a grateful Filipino Nation can bestow on its gallant sons in the service of the Republic. Most appropriately
therefore, the Philippine Constabulary became the nucleus of the Integrated National Police in 1975 to nurture the then
embryonic concept of the nationalization of the country’, local police forces.
• Three Stars ~ These symbolize Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and, the 1.700 islands and the territorial integrity wherein
the National Police must enforce the law and maintain peace and order with professionalism, zeal and dedication in keeping
with the highest ideals and traditions of service to our country and people.
Service. Honor. Justice —There are added distinct ideals for the officers, men and women of the PNP to ensure efficiency,
integrity cohesiveness, camaraderie and equanimity to enhance community acceptance and support to attain its mission of
peace keeping and law enforcement.
Sun — It symbolizes the flowering, maturing and ultimate realization of the glorious evolution of the PC/INP into a National
Police Organization - “national in scope and civilian in character - as enshrined in the 1986 Constitution. The Traditional
light ray represents the fightingest provinces whose ideals of courage a patriotism the members of the National Police must
possess.
PNP Badge Meaning and Symbolism
• Philippine Monkey Eating Eagle The National Bird- This is the symbol of swiftness and ferocity, power, courage and
immortality.
• PNP Shield — This symbolizes of protection of all citizens. Three Stars — This stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
which constitute the Republic’s Territorial Integrity over which the PNP must enforce the law and maintain peace and order
with professionalism, zeal and dedication in keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of service to God, Country and
People. Eight Sun Rays —These represent the eight (8) provinces whose ideals of courage, gallantry patriotism led to their
revolt against Spain. Lapu-Lapu – This symbolizes the bravery of the Philippine National Police
• Service, Honor, Justice - Service is the vibrant and cogent deeds and actions in response to the needs and wants of the
people in distress; Honor could be the overriding criterion and consideration in the performance of their entrusted task or
mission; and Justice dispensed to everyone whatever is due to him without favoritism or discrimination of any sort.
• Laurel Leaves — These symbolize the competency, brilliance and honor in the field of endeavor expected from each and
every member of the PNP.
Philippine National Police —This stands for Identity of Solidarity.
Appointment and Designation
General Qualifications for Appointment into the PNP (Sec 14, R.A, 8551)
a. A citizen of the Philippines;
b. A person of good moral conduct,
c. Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests to be administered by the PNP or by any
NAPOLCOM accredited government hospital 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 wit Commission with the standards set by the Commission;
f. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position
in the 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 (1.57 m.) for female;
i. Must weigh 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) nor more than thirty (30) years of age
Appointment of PNP Officers and Members — The appointment of the officers and
members of the PNP is effected in the following manner:
a. Patrolman to Police Executive Master Sergeant are appointed
• by the PNP Regional Director for applicants at the regional level
• by the Chief of the PNP for applicants recruited at the national level e by the Director of the concerned NSUs for applicants
recruited
• by such particular unit and attested by the Civil Service Commission
b. Police Lieutenant to Police Lieutenant Colonel — Appointed by the Chief of the PNP, as recommended by their immediate
superiors, attested by the Civil Service Commission
c. Police Colonel to Police Lieutenant General — Appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Chief of the
PNP, with proper endorsement by the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission and subject to confirmation
d. Police General – Appointed by the president from among the senior officers down to the rank of Police Brigadier General
in the service, subject to confirmation by the Commission on Appointment
• The Chief of the PNP shall serve a tour of duty not to exceed four (4) years
• In times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, The President may extend such tour of duty
• In no case shall any officer who has retired or is retiring within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement be appointed
as Chief of PNP.

Police Ranks Structure and Key Positions

1. Police General PGEN – Chief PNP
2. Police Lieutenant General PLTGEN – Deputy Chief of PNP for Administration (2nd in Command). Chief, Directorial
Staffs
3. Police Major General PMGEN – Directors of the Directorial Staffs, NCRPO Director
4. Police Brigadier General PBGEN – Regional Director, Police Regional Office, Heads of Administrative &
Operational Support Units, Inspector General, Internal Affairs Service, District Director, NCRPO
5. Police Colonel PCOL – Provincial Director, Provincial Police Offices, City Director, City Police Offices
6. Police Lieutenant Colonel PLTCOL – District Director, PNP District Offices
7. Police Major PMAJ – Chief of Police, Municipal Police Stations