Scope.

The organization, operation, business and activities of private

watchman/security or detective agencies, security training institutions/systems as
well as private security and training personnel shall be governed by these Rules and
Regulations implementing Republic Act 5487, as amended.
RULE II
PENAL PROVISION
SECTION 1. Without prejudice to the imposition of criminal sanctions, any violation
of Republic Act 5487, as amended or its rule or regulation, by license grantees
likewise pursuant thereof, shall be punished by suspension, or fine, or cancellation of
his or its license to operate, conduct, direct or manage a private detective, watchman
or security guard agency and all its members, or penalized pursuant to provisions
herein under, and/or with the forfeiture of its bond filed with the Philippine National
Police, at the discretion of the Chief. PNP.
RULE IV
LICENSE TO OPERATE
SECTION 12. Approval, Cancellation and Suspension of LTO. Unless revoked or
modified by the Chief, PNP, the authority to approve, cancel or suspend the license
to operate shall be exercised by the following:
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b. Cancellation of Regular LTO

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SECTION 13. Cancelled LTO. All cancellations shall be issued the corresponding
Cease to Operate (CTO) orders. Thereafter the concerned agency shall stop its
operation and deposit its firearms with the Firearms and Explosives Division (FEDCSG) or nearest Police Regional Office for safekeeping until legal disposition thereof
by the agency in accordance with existing firearms laws, rules or regulations.
RULE X
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
SECTION 1. Security Guard Creed, Code of Ethics, and Code of Conduct.- All
members of the private security agency and private detective agency/company
security force/government security unit duly licensed in accordance with RA 5487, as
amended, and its implementing rules and regulations shall strictly observe the
following:
B. ETHICAL STANDARD
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d. He shall act at all times with decorum and shall not permit personal feelings,
prejudices and undue friendship to influence his actuation while in the performance
of his official functions;
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f. He shall carry out his assigned duties as required by law to the best of his ability
and shall safeguard the life and property of the establishment he is assigned to;
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C. CODE OF CONDUCT
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b. He shall not use his license and other privileges if any, to the prejudice of the
public, the client or customer and his agency;
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SECTION 3. Creed of Security Agency Proprietor, Code of Ethics and Code of

Conduct for Private Security Force and Government Security Agencies/Company
Security Force and Government Security Unit. - All private security agencies,
company security service and government guard unit licensed to operate under RA
5487, as amended, and its implementing rules and regulations, shall adhere to the
following Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct:
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B. ETHICAL STANDARD
As a licensed private security agency /company security force, it shall be its prime
concern to share with other licensed agencies and company security forces, the
burden of responsibility in upholding the integrity and trust of the private security
profession at all times. In discharging this responsibility its officials shall:
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d. With faith and diligence, perform their contractual obligations for the
protection of life, limb and property;
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C. CODE OF CONDUCT
a. They shall at all times adhere to professional ethics and refrain from practices
that negate the best interest of the private security service industry.
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SECTION 4. Sanction. Any private security agency operator or guard who violates
the creeds, ethical standards and codes as set forth in the preceding sections, shall
be subject to the penalties provided in these implementing rules and regulations.

RULE XVII
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS
SECTION 9. Classification of offenses. Except in cases already specifically provided
in this rule the following term shall be construed to mean as indicated:
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c. Grave offense committed by private security agency or company security

force shall include, but not limited to:
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5) Use and/or employment of security guard for purposes of committing threats,

intimidation, coercion or any other crime/offenses, including show of force.
6) Violation of Sections 3A, 3B, and 3C of Rule X;
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