POLICE OPERATIONAL PLANNING

In this chapter, the basic concepts in

POLICE planning are being discussed to
reinforce the topics in the previous chapters.
This is so because the word PLANNING
became a common terminology in Police
Organizations, in Police Management and
Administration as well as in the other fields of
Criminal Justice.

Police administrators sometimes do not appreciate the

importance of planning because of the pattern of career
development. It is ironic that the pattern of career
development for typical police managers carries with it
seeds that sometimes blossom into a negative view of
planning. However, planning is an integral element of
good management and good decision-making.
Management needs to anticipate and shape events; it is
weak if it merely responds to them.

What is a Plan?
A plan is an organize schedule or
sequence by methodical activities intended to
attain a goal and objectives for the
accomplishment of mission or assignment. It is a
method or way of doing something in order to
attain objectives. Plan provides answer to 5Ws
and 1 H.

What is Planning?
Hudzik and Cordner defined planning as
thinking about the future, thinking about what we
want the future would be, and thinking about
what we need to do now to achieve it.

Planning is a management function

concerned with visualizing future situations,
making estimates concerning them, identifying
issues, needs and potential danger points,
analyzing and evaluating the alternative ways and
means for reaching desired goals according to a
certain schedule, estimating the necessary funds,
and resources to do the work, and initiating action
in time to prepare what may be needed to cope
with the changing conditions and contingent
events.

What is Police Planning?

Police Planning is an attempt by
police administrators in trying to allocate
anticipated resources to meet anticipated
service demands. It is the systematic and
orderly determination of facts and events
as basis for policy formulation and decision
affecting law enforcement management.

What is Operational Planning?

Operational Planning is the use of
rational design or pattern for all
departmental undertaking rather than
relying on change in an operational
environment. It is the preparation and
development of procedures and
techniques in accomplishing of each of
the primary tasks and functions of an
organization.

What is Police Operational

Planning?

Police Operational Planning is the act of

determining policies and guidelines for police activities
and operations and providing controls and safeguards
for such activities and operations in the department. It
may also be the process of formulating coordinated
sequence of methodical activities and allocation of
resources to the line units of the police organization for
the attainment of the mandated objectives or goals.

Objectives are a specific commitment to achieve a

measurable result within a specific period of time.
Goals are general statement of intention and typically
with time horizon, or it is an achievable end state that
can be measured and observed. Making choices about
goals is one of the most important aspects of planning.
Relate this definitions with their description as defined
in chapter one.

The process of police operational planning

involves strategies or tactics, procedures, policies
or guidelines. A Strategy is a broad design or
method; or a plan to attain a stated goal or
objectives. Tactics are specific design, method or
course of action to attain a particular objective in
consonance with strategy. Procedures are
sequences of activities to reach a point or to attain
what is desired. A policy is a product of prudence or
wisdom in the management of human affairs, or
policy is a course of action which could be a
program of actions adopted by an individual, group,
organization, or government, or the set of
principles on which they are based. Guidelines are
rules of action for the rank and file to show them
how they are expected to obtain the desired effect.

STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic planning is a series of preliminary
decisions on a framework, which in turn guides
subsequent decisions that generate the nature
and direction of an organization. This is usually
long range in nature. The reasons for Strategic
Planning are:

1. VISION A vision of what a police

department should be.
2. LONG-RANGE THINKING Keeping in mind
that strategy is deciding where we want to
be
3. STRATEGIC FOCUS
4. CONGRUENCE
5. A STRATEGIC RESPONSE TO CHANGE
6. STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

What is the Strategic Planning

process?

TASK 1 Develop Mission and Objectives

TASK 2 Diagnose Environmental Threats
and Opportunities
TASK 3 Assess Organizational Strengths
and Weaknesses
TASK 4 Generate Alternative Strategies
TASK 5 Develop Strategic Plan
TASK 6 - Develop Tactical Plan
TASK 7 Assess Results of Strategic and
Tactical Plan
TASK 8 Repeat Planning Process

In the process, the police administrator can use

the potent tool of alternatives. Alternatives (options)
are means by which goals and objectives can be
attained. They maybe policies, strategies or specific
actions aimed at eliminating a problem. Alternative do
not have to be substitutes for one another or should
perform the same function. For example, our goal is to
improve officer-survival skills. The plan is to train
the officers on militaristic and combat shooting. The
alternatives could be:
Alternative
Alternative
Alternative
Alternative

1
2
3
4

modify police vehicles

issuing bulletproof vests
utilizing computer assisted dispatch system
increasing first-line supervision, etc

FUNDAMENTALS OF POLICE
PLANNING
What are the Objectives of Police Planning?
1. To increase the chances of success by focusing on results and not so much on the
objectives.
2. To force analytical thinking and evaluation of alternatives for better decisions.
3. To establish a framework for decision making consistent with the goal of the
organization.
4. To orient people to action instead of reaction.
5. To modify the day-to-day style of operation to future management.
6. To provide decision making with flexibility.
7. To provide basis for measuring original accomplishments or individual
performance.
8. To increase employee and personnel involvement and to improve
communication.

What can be expected in

planning?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Improve analysis of problems

Provide better information for decision-making
Help to clarify goals, objectives, priorities
Result is more effective allocation of resources
Improve inter-and intradepartmental cooperation
and coordination
Improve the performance of programs
Give the police department a clear sense of
direction
Provide the opportunity for greater public support
Increase the commitment of personnel

What are the characteristics of

a good police plan?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

With clearly defined Objectives or Goals.

Simplicity, Directness and Clarity
Flexibility
Possibility of Attainment
Must provide Standard of Operation
Economy in terms of Resources needed for
implementation

What are the guidelines in

Planning?
The five (5) Ws and one (1) H
1.What to do mission/objective
2.Why to do reason/philosophy
3.When to do date/time
4.Where to do place
5.Who will do people involve
6.How to do strategy

What are the responsibilities in

Planning?

Broad External Policy Planning is the responsibility of

the legislative branch of the government. The main concern of
the police in this broad external policy planning is assisting the
legislature in their determining of police guideline through the
passage of appropriate laws or ordinances for the police to
enforce.

Internal Policy Planning is the responsibility of the

C/PNP and other chiefs of the different units or headquarters
within their area of jurisdiction to achieve the objectives or
mission of the police organization. They are responsible for
planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating,
controlling, reporting and budgeting for the police organization
within existing policies and available resources. For maximum
police effectiveness, they shall be responsible for the technical
operation of the police organization and management of its
personnel.

What are the approaches in

Police Planning?

A variety of approaches are employed in the

planning processes. Each is unique and can be
understood as a method of operationalizing the word
planning. There are basically five major approaches to
planning which are:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Synoptic Approaches
Incremental Approach
Transactive Approach
Advocacy Approach
Radical Approach

What is Synoptic Planning?

Synoptic planning or the rational

comprehensive approach is the dominant
tradition in planning. It is also the point of
departure for most other planning approaches.

This model is based on a problem-oriented

approach to planning especially appropriate for
police agencies. It relies heavily on the problem
identification and analysis of the planning
process. It can assist police administrators in
formulating goals and priorities in terms that
are focused on specific problems and solutions
that often confront law enforcement.

Steps in Synoptic Planning

Prepare for Planning The task of planning should be detailed in
a work chart that specifies (a) what events and actions are
necessary, (b) when they must take place, (c) who is to be
involved in each action and for how long, and (d) how the
various actions will interlock with one another.
Describe the present situation Planning must have a mean for
evaluation. Without an accurate beginning database there is no
reference point on which to formulate success or failure.
Develop projections and consider alternative future states
Projections should be written with an attempt to link the current
situation with the future, keeping in mind the desirable
outcomes. It is important for the police executive to project the
current situations into the future to determine possible,
probable and desirable future states while considering the
social, legislative, and political trends existing in the community.

 Identify and analyze problems the discovery of the problems

assumes that a system to monitor and evaluate the current
arena is already on place. Closely related to the detection and
identification of issues is the ability of the police to define the
nature of the problem, that is to able to describe the
magnitude, cause, duration, and the expense of the issues at
hand. A complete understanding of the problem leads to the
development of the means to deal with the issues.
Set goals Making choices about goals is one of the most
important aspects of planning. It makes no sense to establish a
goal that does not address a specific problem. Remembering
that the police departments are problem oriented, choices
about goals and objectives should adhere to the synoptic
model.
Identify alternative course of action As stated earlier,
alternatives are means by which goals and objectives can be
attained. These are options or possible things to be done in case
the main or original plan is not applicable.

Select preferred alternatives there are three

techniques to select alternative:
1.

Strategic analysis this include the study on the courses of

actions; suitability studies; feasibility studies; acceptability
studies; and judgment.

Suitability each course of action is evaluated in

accordance with general
policies, rules and laws.

Feasibility these include the appraisal of the effects of a

number of factors weigh separately and together.

Acceptability those judged to be suitable and feasible are

then realized in acceptability studies.
2.
Cost effectiveness Analysis This technique is sometimes
called cost-benefit or cost performance analysis. The purpose of
this form of selection is that the alternative chosen should
maximize the ratio of benefit to cost.
3.
Must-wants Analysis This method of selecting a preferred
course of action combines the strengths of both strategic and
cost effectiveness analysis. Must wants analysis is concerned
with both the subjective weights of suitability, feasibility, and
acceptability and the objectives weights of cost versus benefits.

 Plan and carryout implementation The police administrator must

be aware that the implementation requires a great deal of tact and
skill. It maybe more important how an alternative is introduced to
a police department than what actually is.
Monitor and evaluate progress Evaluation requires comparing
what actually happened with what was planned for-and this may
not be a simple undertaking. Feedback must be obtained
concerning the results of the planning cycle, the efficiency of the
implementation process, and the effectiveness of new procedures,
projects or programs. This is an important step of synoptic
planning, trying to figure out what, if anything happened as a
result of implementing a selected alternative.
Summation of the synoptic planning approach This can be done by
making a summary of the presentation, could be tabular or other
forms of presentation.
Repeat the Planning Process repetition of the process of planning
enables the planner to thresh out possible flaws in the plan.

What is Incremental Planning?

Incrementalism concludes that long range and comprehensive
planning are not only too difficult, but inherently bad. The
problems are seen as too difficult when they are grouped
together and easier to solve when they are taken one at a time
and broken down into gradual adjustments over time.

What is Transactive Planning?

Transactive planning is carried out in face-to-face interaction
with the people who are to be affected by the plan and not to an
anonymous target community of beneficiaries. Techniques include
field surveys and interpersonal dialogue marked by a process of
mutual learning.

What is Advocacy Planning?

Beneficial aspects of this approach include a
greater sensitivity to the unintended and negative side
effects of plans.

What is Radical Planning?

The first mainstream involves collective actions to
achieve concrete results in the immediate future. The
second mainstream is critical of large-scale social
processes and how they permeate the character of social
and economic life at all levels, which, in turn, determine
the structure and evolution of social problems.

CONSIDERATIONS IN POLICE PLANNING

1.

Primary Doctrines

Fundamental Doctrines These 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 plan of the attainment of the national
objectives.
Operational Doctrines These are the principles and rules
governing the planning, organization and direction and
employment of the 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 These provide guidance for
specialized activities of the PNP in the broad field of
interest such as personnel, intelligence, operations,
logistics, planning, etc.

2.

Secondary Doctrines

3.

Complimentary Doctrines Formulated jointly by two or more

bureaus in order to effect a certain operation with regard to public
safety and peace and order. These essentially involve the
participation of the other bureaus of the Bureau of Jail and
Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Fire and Protection
(BFP), Philippine National Public Safety College (PPSC), National
Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and other law enforcement agencies.
Ethical Doctrines These define the fundamental principles
governing the rules of conduct, attitude, behavior and ethical norm
of the PNP.

The Principles of Police Organization

The principles of organization are presented in chapter
three. These
principles are considered in police planning in
order not to violate them but rather for the effective and efficient
development of police plans.

4. The Four (4) Primal Conditions of the Police

Organization

Authority The right to exercise, to decide, and to

command by virtue of rank and position. Doctrine
It provides for the organizations objectives. It
provides the various actions. Hence, policies,
procedures, rules and regulations of the
organization are based on the statement of
doctrines.
Cooperation or Coordination
Discipline It is imposed by command or selfrestraint to insure supportive behavior.

Classifications of Police Plan

According to coverage: Police Plans could be Local
Plans (within police precincts, sub-stations, and
stations), Regional Plans, and National Plans.
According to Time: Police Plans are classified as:
1.

Strategic or Long Range Plan It relates to plan

which are strategic or long range in application and it
determine the organizations original goals and
strategy.
Example: Police Action Plan on the Strategy
DREAMS and Program P-O-L-I-C-E 2000, Three Point
Agenda, and GLORIA (These are discussed on the
latter part of this Chapter).

2.

Intermediate or Medium Range Planning It relates to plans,

which determine quantity and quality efforts and
accomplishments. It refers to the process of determining the
contribution on efforts that can make or provide with allocated
resources.
Example:
6 Masters Plans:
Master Plan Sandigan-Milenyo (Anti-Crime Master Plan)
Master Plan Sandugo (Support to Internal Security Operations
Master Plan)
Master Plan Banat (Anti-Illegal Drugs Master Plan)
Master Plan Sang-ingat (Security Operations Master Plan)
Master Plan Saklolo (Disaster Management Master Plan)
Sangyaman (Protection and Preservtion of Environment, Cultural
Properties, and Natural resources Master Plan)

3.

Operational or Short Range Planning Refers to the productions

of plans, which determine the schedule of special activity and are
applicable from one week or less than year duration. Plan that
addresses immediate need which are specific and how it can be
accomplished on time with available allocated resources.

Examples of OPLANS

Oplan Jumbo Aviation Security Group Strategic Plan against

terrorist attacks

Oplan Salikop Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)

Strategic Plan against Organized Crime Groups

LOI PAGPAPALA is the entry point in the conceptualization of the

PNP Pastoral Program for the next five years with a Total Human
Development Approach (THD Approach).

The TMG through its OPLAN DISIPLINA that resulted in the

apprehension of 110,975 persons, the confiscation of 470
unlawfully attached gadgets to vehicles, and rendering various
forms of motorists assistance.

OPLAN BANTAY DALAMPASIGAN that sets forth the operational

guidelines on the heightened security measures and sea borne
security patrols.

Factors affecting Police Planning

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7.

Condition a consideration of political atmosphere, public opinion;

ideological aspirations; peace and order; national/community ethics,
behavior and discipline in the area where the plan will be
implemented.
Time It is the period available to establish plan before putting it into
effort. Consider the time of execution/implementation, the time
interval and time allowed for the revisions and modifications of plan.
Resources Available Allocation of manpower, money and materials
Skills and Attitudes of Management Refers to the level of experiences
of the personnel who are involved in the preparation of the plan and
those who will execute the plan. Applicability of good management
principles shall be exploited.
Social and Political Environment Refers to social and political
practices, which will be affected b the plan or plan affecting these
practices, beliefs and norms of society.
Physical Facilities Refers to machinery, instrument or tools in the
attainment of the goals of the plan. A certain system or structural
designs in order to meet expected results.
Collection and Analysis of Data Ready sources and basis of good
decision-making by the makers of the plan may be properly obtain
through research and other means of information gathering techniques.

Parts of a Police Operational Plan

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Security Classification
Number of Copies and Pages
Name of Headquarters
Plan Title or Name
Reference The source of authority in formulating a
plan is based on:
Organizational Policy or Guidelines
Orders of Superior Officers or Authorities
Documents, maps, books, etc.
6. Situation General Situation and Specific Situation

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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Mission
Task Allocation
Coordinating Instructions Refers to the manner of
giving alarm or signal when encountering such
problems which needs immediate action
Command Refers to the relationship between
operating personnel or units with that of Police
Headquarters; who to summon for assistance.
Signal Defines communication network, which is to
be used during a particular operation like using
passwords.
Signature
Distribution Refers to what unit will be given copies
of the plan. For instance, A All units, B Selected
units, C Very selected, and D Only 1 unit

TYPES OF PLAN in general

Reactive Plans are developed as a result of crisis. A

particular problem may occur for which the department
has no plan and must quickly develop one, sometimes
without careful preparation.

Proactive Plans are developed in anticipation of

problems. Although not all police problems are
predictable, many are, and it is possible for a police
department to prepare a response in advance.

Visionary Plans are essential statements that

identify the role of the police in the community and the
future condition or state to which the department can
aspire. A vision may also include a statement of values
to be used to guide the decision making process in the
department.

Strategic Plans are designed to meet the long-range,

overall goals of the organization. Such plans allow the
department to adapt anticipated changes or develop a new
philosophy or model of policing (e.g. community policing).
One of the most important aspects of strategic planning is to
focus on external environmental factors that affect the goals
and objectives of the department and how they will be
achieved. Important environmental factors include personnel
needs, population trends, technological innovations, business
trends and demand, crime problems, and community
attitudes.

Operational Plans are designed to meet the specific tasks

requires to implement strategic plans. There are four types of
operational plan:

1.

Standing Plans provide the basic framework for

responding to organizational problems. The
organizational vision and values, strategic statement,
policies, procedures, and rules and regulations are
examples of standing plans. Standing plans also
include guidelines for responding to different types of
incidents; for example, a civil disturbance, hostage
situation, crime in progress, and felony car stops.

2.

Functional Plans include the framework for the

operation of the major functional units in the
organization, such as patrol and investigations. It also
includes the design of the structure, how different
functions and units are to relate and coordinate
activities, and how resources are to be allocated.

3.

Operational-efficiency, effectiveness, and

productivity plans are essentially the measures or
comparisons to be used to assess police activities and
behavior (outputs) and results (outcomes). If one of
the goals of the police department is to reduce the
crime rate, any change that occurs can be compared
to past crime rates in the same community or crime in
other communities, a state, or the nation. If the crime
rates were reduced while holding or reducing costs, it
would reflect an improvement not only in
effectiveness but also in departmental productivity.

4.

Time-specific Plans are concerned with specific

purpose and conclude when an objective is
accomplished or a problem is solved. Specific police
programs or projects such as drug crackdown, crime
prevention program, and neighborhood clean-up
campaign are good examples of time-specific plans.

KINDS OF POLICE PLANS

Policy and Procedural Plans to properly achieve the

administrative planning responsibility within in the unit, the
Commander shall develop unit plans relating to: (a) policies or
procedure; (b) tactics; (c) operations; (d) extra-office activities;
and (e) management.
Further, standard-operating procedures shall be planned to
guide members in routine and field operations and in some
special operations in accordance with the following procedures:
Field Procedure Procedures intended to be used in
all situations of all kinds shall be outlined as a guide to
officers and men in the field. Examples o these procedures are
those related to reporting, to dispatching, to raids, arrest,
stopping suspicious persons, receiving complaints, touring beats,
and investigation of crimes. The use of physical force and clubs,
restraining devices, firearms, tear gas and the like shall, in
dealing with groups or individuals, shall also be outlined.

Headquarters Procedures Included in these procedures

are the duties of the dispatcher, jailer, matron, and other
personnel concerned which may be reflected in the duty
manual. Procedures that involve coordinated action on
activity of several offices, however, shall be established
separately as in the case of using telephone for local or
long distance calls, the radio teletype, and other similar
devices.
Special Operation Procedures Certain special
operations also necessitate the preparation of procedures
as guides. Included are the operation of the special unit
charged with the searching and preservation of physical
evidence at the crime scenes and accidents, the control o
licenses, dissemination of information about wanted
persons, inspection of the PNP headquarters, and the like.

Tactical Plans These are the procedures for coping with

specific situations at known locations. Included in this category are
plans for dealing with an attack against buildings with alarm
systems and an attack against the PNP headquarters by lawless
elements. Plans shall be likewise be made for blockade and jail
emergencies and for special community events, such as longer
public meetings, athletic contests, parades, religious activities,
carnivals, strikes, demonstrations, and other street affairs.

Operational Plans these are plans for the operations of

special divisions like the patrol, detective, traffic, fire and juvenile
divisions. Operational plans shall be prepared to accomplish each
of the primary police tasks. For example, patrol activities must be
planned, the force must be distributed among the shifts and
territorially among beats, in proportion to the needs of the service,
and special details must be planned to meet unexpected needs.
Likewise in the crime prevention and in traffic, juvenile and

vice control, campaigns must be planned and

assignments made to assure the accomplishment of the
police purpose in meeting both average and regular needs.
Each division or unit has primary responsibility to plan
operations in its field and also to execute the plans, either
by its own personnel or, as staff agency, by utilizing
members of the other divisions.
Plans for operations of special division consist of two
types, namely: (1) those designed to meet everyday, yeararound needs, which are the regular operating program of
the divisions; and (2) those designed to meet usual needs,
the result of intermittent and usually unexpected
variations in activities that demand their attention.

Regular Operating Programs these operating

division/units shall have specific plans to meet current
needs. The manpower shall be distributed throughout the
area of jurisdiction in proportion to need. Assignments
schedules shall be prepared that integrate such factors as
relief days, lunch periods, hours, nature, and location
of regular work. Plans shall assure suitable supervision,
which become difficult when the regular assignment is
integrated to deal with this short
time periodic needs.
Meeting usual needs the usual needs may arise in any
field of police activity and nearly always met in the
detective, vise and juvenile division by temporary
readjustment of regular assignment.

 Extra-office Plans the active interest and the

participation of individual citizen is also a vital to the
success of the PNP programs that the PNP shall continuously
seek to motivate, promote and maintain an active public
concern in its affairs. These are plans made to organize the
community to assist in the accomplishment of objectives in
the fields of traffic control, organize crime, and juvenile
delinquency prevention. The organization may be called
safety councils for crime commissions and community
councils for the delinquency prevention.
They shall assist
in coordinating community effort, in promoting public
support, and in combating organized crime. Organization
and operating plans for civil defense shall also be prepared
or used in case of emergency or war in coordination with
the office of the Civil Defense.

 Management Plans Plans of management shall

map out in advance all operations involved in the
organization management of personnel and
material and in procurement and disbursement of
money, such as the following:
Budget Planning present and future money needs for
personal, equipment and capital investments must be
estimated. Plans for supporting budget request must be
made if needed appropriations are to be obtained.
Accounting Procedures procedures shall be established
and expenditure reports be provided to assist in making
administrative decisions and holding expenditures within
the appropriations.
Specifications and Purchasing Procedures Specifications
shall be drawn for equipment and supplies. Purchasing
procedures shall likewise be established to

insure the checking of deliveries against specification of

orders. Plans and specifications shall be drafted for new
building and for modeling old ones.
Personnel procedures shall be established to assure
the carrying out of personnel programs and the
allocation of personnel among the component
organization units in proportions need.
Organization a basic organization plan of the
command/unit shall be made and be posted for the
guidance of the force. For the organization to be
meaningful, it shall be accompanied by the duty manual
which shall define relationships between the component
units in terms of specific responsibilities. The duty
manual incorporates rules and regulations and shall
contain the following: definition of terms, organization
of rank, and the like, provided the same shall not be in
conflict with this manual.

STEPS IN POLICE OPERATIONAL

PLANNING
1.

2.

Frame of Reference This shall based on a careful view

of the matters relating to the situation for which plans
are being developed. Opinions or ideas of persons who
may speak with authority of the subjects and views of
the police commanders, other government officials, and
other professionals shall be considered.
Clarifying the Problems This calls for the
identification of the problems, understanding both its
records and its possible solution. A situation must exist
for which something must and can be done. For
example, an area in a city or municipality is victimized
by a series of robbers. There is a need for reaching the
preliminary decision that robberies may be reduced in
the area, and that the pattern of operation, in general,
is one by which the police can reduce them.

3.

Collecting all Pertinent Facts No attempt shall be

made to develop a plan until all facts relating to it
have been carefully reviewed to determine the modus
operandi, suspects, types of victims, and such other
information as may be necessary. Facts relating to
such matters as availability, deployment, and the use
of present personnel shall be gathered.

4.

Developing the Facts After all data have been

gathered, a careful analysis and evaluation shall be
made. These provide the basis from which a plan or
plans are evolved. Only such facts as any have
relevance shall be considered.

5.

Developing Alternative Plans In the initial phases of plan

development, several alternative measures shall appear to
be logically comparable to the needs of a situation. As the
alternative solutions are evaluated, one of the proposed
plans shall usually prove more logical than the others.

6.

Selecting the Most Appropriate Alternative A careful

consideration of all facts usually leads to the selection of
the best alternative proposal.

7.

Selling the Plans A plan, to be effectively carried out,

must be accepted by persons concerned at the appropriate
level of the plans development. For example, in a robbery
case, the patrol division head may be preparing the plan.
At the outset, the detective chief is concerned and shall be
consulted. As the planning develops, there may be a need
it involve the head of the personnel, records and
communication units and all patrol officers.

8.

9.

Arranging for the Execution of the Plan the execution

of a plan requires the issuance of orders and directives
to units and personnel concern, the establishment of a
schedule, and the provision of manpower and the
equipment for carrying out the plan. Briefing shall be
held and assurance shall be received that all involved
personnel understood when, how, and what is to be
done.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Plan The results
of the plan shall be determined. This is necessary in
order to know whether a correct alternative was chosen,
whether the plan was correct, which phase was poorly
implemented, and whether additional planning may be
necessary. Also, the effects of the executed plan or
other operations and on total police operations shall be
determined. Follow-up is the control factor essential for
effective command management.

How Operational plans are

executed in the PNP?
The plans are made, same shall be put into operation and the result
thereof evaluated accordingly. Operations in the PNP shall be
directed by the police commander to attain the following objectives:
(1) protection of persons and property; (2) preservation of peace and
order; (3) prevention of crimes; (4) repression of suppression of
criminal activities; (5) apprehension of criminals; (6) enforcement of
laws and ordinances and regulations of conduct; (8) prompt
execution of criminal writs and processes of the courts; and (9)
coordination and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies.

Prevention of Crimes This activity requires the members of

the PNP to mingle with the members of the community where
criminal activities originate and bred and criminalistic tendencies of
individuals are motivated to indulge in anti-social behavior; and seek
to minimize the causes of crime. This activity or mission also requires
the individual members of the PNP to understand the people and the
environment in which they live.

Repression or Suppression of Criminal Activities

This activity or mission emphasizes the presence of an
adequate patrol system including the continuous effort
toward eliminating or reducing hazards as the principal
means of reducing the opportunities for criminal action.
The saying the mouse will play while the cat is away
is equally true in law enforcement and in public safety.
The presence of a policeman in uniform would be
deterred or discouraged the would-be criminal or
would-be offender-regulations. Crime repression means
the elimination of the opportunity that exists on the
part of the would-be criminal to commit a crime.

Preservation of Peace and Order This activity or

mission requires the individual members of the PNP to
gain the sympathy of the community to close ranks in
combating crimes and any other anti-social behavior of
the non-conformists of the law and order. The
community, therefore, should be informed through
proper education, of their share and involvement in law
enforcement and public safety.

Protection of Lives Properties The responsibilities of the

members of the PNP in providing for the safety and convenience of
the public are analogous with those of the doctor. The doctor
protects life by combating diseases while the PNP promotes public
safety of accidents and in guarding the citizens public safety by the
elimination of hazards of accidents and in guarding the citizens
against the attacks of the bad elements of the society. The
policeman though, has a collateral responsibility in his obligation to
protect life and property a responsibility that is fundamental to
every duty he performs. The police have the obligation to preserve
the citizens constitutional guarantees of liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.

Enforcement of Laws and Ordinances - these activities and

mission requires the members of the PNP to constructively
integrate or enforce and implement the laws of the land and
city/municipal ordinances without regard to the personal
circumstances of the individual citizens and any other persons
sojourning in the Philippines. This is to provide tranquility among
members of society. These also include the regulations of noncriminal conduct, specifically to obtain compliance through
education of the public in the dangers inherent in the disobedience
of regulations. This makes use of warnings, either oral or written,
which informs the citizen but not to personalize.

Apprehension of Criminals this activity defines

specifically the power of the police as possessed by every
member of the integrated police, as a means to discourage the
would-be offender. The consequence of arrest and prosecution
has a deterrent effect intended to make crime or any unlawful
act less worthwhile. Consequently, apprehension and the
imposition of punishment for the corresponding unlawful act are
committed, lessens repetition by causing suspects to be
incarcerated, and provides an opportunity for reformation of
those convicted by final judgment. This activity also includes the
recovery of stolen property in order to restrain those who are
accessories to the crime and thereby benefiting from the gains
of crime.

Coordination and Cooperation with other Agencies This

activity requires the duty of a commander of any unit of the PNP
and its unit subordinates to establish report or good relationship
with other law enforcement agencies of the government.
Through rapport, a police station commander and his
subordinates ma be able to maintain a harmonious working
relationship with other law enforcement agencies of the
government whereby coordination and cooperation between
them maybe established. Coordination is an essential conduct of
command.

Safeguard Public Health and Morals This

involves many activities or mission peripheral to
basic law enforcement and public safety. Such as
for instance, sanitation, search and rescue
operations, licensing, inspection of buildings in
order to determine whether or not the Presidential
Decree on fire prevention is strictly obeyed. This
also includes supervising elections, escorts duties,
civic actions, and many other activities or missions
related to law-enforcement and public safety.

FIELD OPERATIONS: How planning

affects them?
Field Operations shall be directed by the police
commander and the subordinate commanders and the
same shall be aimed at the accomplishment of the
following primary tasks more effectively and
economically:

Patrol The patrol force shall accomplish the

primary responsibility of safeguarding the community
through the protection of persons and property, the
preservation of the peace, the prevention o crime, the
suppression of criminal activities, the apprehension of
criminals, the enforcement of laws and ordinances and
regulations of conduct, and performing necessary
service and inspections.

Investigation The basic purpose of the

investigation division unit shall be to investigate
certain designated crimes and clear them by the
recovery of stolen property and the arrest and
conviction of the perpetrators. To this end, the
investigation division shall supervise the investigation
made by patrolman and undertake additional
investigation as may be necessary of all felonies.

Traffic Patrol Police control of streets ort

highways, vehicles, and people shall facilitate the
safe and rapid movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
To this end, the inconvenience, dangers and economic
losses that arise from this moment, congestion,
delays, stopping and parking of vehicles must be
lessened. Control of traffic shall be accomplished in
three (3) ways:

a. Causes of accidents and congestion shall be discovered,

facts gathered and analyzed for this purpose;
b. Causes shall be remedied; charges shall be made in
physical condition that create hazards, and legislation
shall be enacted to regulated drivers and pedestrians;
and
c. The public shall be educated in the provisions of traffic
and ordinances. Motorists and pedestrians shall be
trained in satisfactory movement habits, and
compliance with regulations shall be obtained by
enforcement. The police shall initiate action and
coordinate the efforts of the agencies that are
concerned in the activities.

Vice Control it shall be the determinant of the PNP in

the control of vices to treat vice offenses as they shall do
to any violation, and exert efforts to eliminate them, as
there attempt to eliminate robbery, theft, and public
disturbance. Control of vice, shall be based on law rather
than on moral precepts, and intensive operations shall be
directed towards their elimination. A primary interest in
vice control results from the close coordination between
vice and criminal activities. Constant raids of known vice
dens shall be undertaken.

Juvenile Delinquency Control effective crime control

necessitates preventing the development of individuals as
criminals. The police commander shall recognize a need for
preventing crime or correcting conditions that induce
criminality and by rehabilitating the delinquent.

STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES (SOPs)
Standard Operating Procedures or SOPs
are products of police operational planning
adopted by the police organization to
guide the police officer5s in the conduct of
their duties and functions, especially
during field operations.

The following are Police Security Service Package of

the PNP with the following standard operating procedures
and guidelines:
a.

b.

c.

SOP #01 POLICE BEAT PATROL PROCEDURES This SOP

prescribes the basic procedures to be observed by all PNP
Units and mobile patrol elements in the conduct of
visibility patrols.
SOP #02 BANTAY KALYE This SOP prescribes the
deployment of 85% of the PNP in the field to increase
police visibility and intensifies anti-crime campaign
nationwide.
SOP #03 SIYASAT this SOP prescribes the guidelines in
the conduct of inspections to ensure police visibility.

e.

f.

g.
h.

SOP #05 LIGTAS (ANTI-KIDNAPPING) with the creation of the

Presidential Anti-organization Crime Task Force (PAOCTF), the
PNP is now in support role in campaign against kidnapping in
terms of personal requirements. SOP #05 sets forth the PNPs
guidelines in its fight against kidnapping activities.
SOP #06 ANTI-CARNAPPING This SOP prescribes the conduct
of an all-out and sustained anti car napping campaign to
stop/minimize car napping activities, neutralize syndicated car
napping groups, identify/prosecute government personnel
involved in car napping activities, and to effectively address
other criminal activities related to car napping.
SOP #07 ANTI-TERRORISM this prescribes the operational
guidelines in the conduct of operations against terrorists and
other lawless elements involved in terrorist activities.
SOP #08 JOINT ANTI-BANK ROBBERRY ACTION COMMITTEE
(ANTI-BANK ROBBERY) this SOP provides overall planning,
integration, orchestration or coordination, and monitoring of
all efforts to ensure the successful implementation.

i.

SOP #09 ANTI-HIJAKING/HIGHWAY ROBBERY this SOP sets

forth the guidelines and concepts of operations to be
observed in the conduct of anti-highway robbery/holdup/hijacking operations.
j. SOP #10 PAGLALANSAG/PAGAAYOS-HOPE this SOP sets
forth the concepts of operations and tasks of all concerned
units in the campaign against Partisan Armed Groups and
loose fire.
k. SOP #11 MANHUNT BRAVO (NEUTRALIZATION OF WANTED
PERSONS) this SOP sets forth the objectives and concept
of operation tasks of all concerned units in the
neutralization of wanted persons.
l. SOP #12 ANTI-ILLEGAL GAMBLING this SOP sets forth the
operational thrusts to be undertaken by the PNP that will
spearhead the fight against all forms of illegal gambling
nationwide
m. SOP #13 ANTI-SQUATTING this SOP sets forth the
concept of operation in the campaign against professional
squatters and squatting syndicates.

n.

o.

SOP #14 JERICHO This SOP prescribes the

operational guidelines to be undertaken by the
National Headquarter (NHQ) of PNP in the
establishment of a quick reaction group that can be
detailed with the office of the Secretary of Interior
and Local Government (SILG), with personnel and
equipment requires of that reaction group supported
by the PNP.
SOP #15 NENA (ANTI-PROSTITUTION/VAGRANCY)
This SOP sets forth the operational thrusts to be
undertaken by the PNP that will spearheaded the
fight against prostitution and vagrancy.

p. SOP #16 ANTI-PORNOGRAPHY This prescribes the

guidelines to be followed by the tasked PNP
Units/Offices in enforcing the ban on pornographic
pictures, videos and magazines.
q. SOP #17 GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF ARREST
SEARCH, AND SEIZURE This SOP prescribes the
procedures and manner of conducting an arrest,
raid, search and/or search of person, search of any
premises and the seizure of properties pursuant to
the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Rules of Court, as
amended and updated decision of the Supreme
Court.
r. SOP #18 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF SANDIGAN MASTER
PLAN
s. SOP #19 ANTI-ILLEGAL LOGGING
t. SOP #20 ANTI-ILLEGAL FISHING
u. SOP #21 ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS

SAMPLE OF POLICE PLANS and the PNP Programs

and Strategies
The acronym SMART describing the characteristics of a Plan:
S IMPLE
M EASURABLE
A TTAINABLE
R EALISTIC
T IME BOUND
The acronym POLICE 2000 also describes another police plan:
P REVENTION and suppression of crime through community
oriented policing system
O ODER, maintenance, peacekeeping and internal security
L AW enforcement without fear or favor
I - MAGE, credibility and common support
C OORDINATION with other government agencies and nongovernment agencies organizations and internal securities
E FFICIENCY and effectiveness in the development and
management of human and material resources

 The acronym DREAMS stands for:

D ISPERSAL of policeman from the headquarters to the street
and enhancement of crime prevention program
R ESTORATION of trust and confidence of the people on their
police and gain community support
E LIMINATION of street and neighborhood crimes and
improvement of public safety
A RREST of all criminal elements common or organized in
coordination with the pillars of the CJS and other law
enforcement agencies
M APPING up and removal of scalawags from the pole of ranks
S TRENGHTENING the management and capability of the PNP to
undertake or support the dreams operations and activities
The Three Point Agenda known as ICU:
I NEPT
C ORRUPT
U NDISCIPLINE

To curb out the ICU, the PNP should:

1. Prevent by moral persuasion of inept, corrupt and the
undisciplined police officer.
2. Re-invent the PNPS system and procedures to assure
everyone a culture of transparency, integrity and honesty
and
3. Rebuilt the police institution into an agency that can find
its distinction in the protection of rights and not in their
violation.
To cure the ICU, the police
administrator have to
build Aptitude, Integrity and Discipline.

The acronym GLORIA stands for:

G RAFT free organization

L EADERSHIP by example
O NE stop shop mechanism for a faster police
response to complaints and reports
R ESULT oriented culture in the anti-criminality
effort
I NVESTMENT climate, which is business friendly
as a result of the peace and order
A CCOUNTABILITY and ownership of peace and
order campaign

DECISION MAKING:
An Essential Element in Planning

What is Managerial Decision?

To decide to make up ones mind. A decision is
a choice from among a set of available
alternatives. Managerial decisions are choices
between alternative courses of action translated
into administrative behavior designed to achieve
an organizations mission through the
accomplishment of specifically targeted goals and
objectives.

What are the elements of Managerial Decisions?

1.

2.

3.
4.

In coming up with the appropriate decisions, police

managers should consider the following elements:
Choices If a police administrator does not have the
opportunity or the ability to make a choice, there is no real
decision. Following rules, obeying orders or being coerced
to act in certain ways cannot without a great deal of
distortion be construed as making decisions.
Alternatives There must be more than one possible
course of action available in order for the police
administrator to have a choice. Effective police managers
look for and try to create a realistic option for resolving
problems.
Targets Goals and objectives come together to perform a
vital function. They activate give direction to the decisionmaking process.
Behavior Making decision is irrelevant unless they are
translated into action.

What is the importance of DecisionMaking in Police Planning?

Police planning is involved in a problemsolving process. Problem solving and decisionmaking are used interchangeably in the
context of management and administration
because police managers spend most of their
time making decisions to resolve problems.

The decision-making process consists of three stages

as used in police planning.
These three stages are described as follows:
1.
2.
3.

Intelligence this involves scanning the environment for

condition that require the decision.
Design entails creating, developing, and analyzing
possible courses of action (creative problem solving).
Choice refers to the actual selection of a particular
course of action from among available alternatives.
Based on these concepts, decision making and planning
can be describe as multi-step process through which
problems are recognized, diagnosed, and defined
alternative solution are generated, select and
implemented.

What are some general principles involved in

Decision Making?

Rule 1. Make a decision effective police managers are

graded on their ability to make decision. This is because
indecisiveness is easily perceived and generates disrespect,
destroys confidence, lowers morale, and adversely affects
performance.

Rule 2. Dont Worry avoid anxiety by not worrying

about decisions already made. The only time of
reconsidering a decision is when there is a genuine need to
consider an alternative course of action.

Rule 3. Expect Criticism criticism is inevitable. In a

positive sense, it means the police manager is doing
something that is worthy of attention.

What is Organizational Decision Making?

Organizational decision making refers to the formal
exercise of an authority to decide based on a designated
level of management and the scope of decision
proportionate to the total organization. The greater the
proportion, the broader the scopes of decision, hence the
levels of management are arranged in a hierarchical order
indicative of formal authority or position power.
1.

Upper-level Managers the elected or appointed

top executives who serves as administrators, heads
and directors.

2.

Middle-level Managers located between the top and

the lower levels of the organization. Examples are
bureau chiefs, division heads who acts in behalf of their
superiors to interpret policies, coordinate activities,
motivate employees, and maintain discipline. Their
decision-making authority is limited and always
constrained by preexisting policy.

3.

Lower-level Managers (Supervisory) responsible for

job related activities of others. They are the work group
leaders charged with getting their subordinates to carry
out specific tasks as set down by middle level managers.
They do make decision though highly structured and
related almost exclusively to operational consideration.

What are the influences on

Decision?
A. Internal Factors
1. The specificity of organizations mission, goals and
objectives.
2. The delegation of sufficient authority to enable
managers to carry out their assigned duties.
3. The degree of autonomy given to management
personnel at different levels in the organization.
4. The leeway granted to the managers by
departmental policies, procedures, rules, and
regulation.

5. The availability of valid, reliable, and objective

information on which to base decision.
6. The time and energy used to select, retain qualified
managers.
7. The nature, extent and effect of intra-organizational
conflict.
8. The adequacy of the reward system in promoting
timely ad effective decision-making.

A. External Factors
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Social Instability
Rising Expectation
Professional Ethics
legal Constraints
Dwindling Resources
Political Conflict
Technological change

Internal and external environmental

factors are never under the direct control
of the decision-maker. Effective decisionmaker learns and accepts to cope with this
uncertainly, complexity, and risk.

Situational Variables
No two decisions are exactly the same. There are
simply too many variables. Every police problem that
elicits a decision is unique in terms of its
Nature and Extent
Difficulty
Urgency
Seriousness
Complexity
Solution

Personal Variables

Mental health
Intellectual Capacity
Education and Experience
Values, attitude and perception
Motivation to act

Nine (9) Steps in Rational Decision Making

1. Awareness of the need to make decision Decision-making is
activated by the recognition of opportunities as well as problems.

2. Identifying an existing problem When feedback suggests

there is a problem, it must be diagnosed and defined in explicit
terms.

3. Listing possible and probable causes Once the problem has

been identified and articulated, all possible causes must be
considered.

4. Designing alternative solutions develops and tests a fairly

wide creative solution.

5. Evaluating alternative solution evaluation must be

interim of probability, effect, importance, feasibility, sufficiency,
and realism.
6. Choosing an alternative solution all available options
must be analyzed and compared to one another in order to
select objectively the best alternative.

7. implementing a decision a decision is meaningless if it is

not translated into effective action.

8. Analyzing feedback analyze feedback in order to assess

the effectiveness of a given solution on a targeted problem

9. Making necessary adjustments be proactive and do not

hesitate to make necessary midcourse corrections.

What are the Rules of Effective DecisionMaking?

1. Differentiate between really big decisions
and little problems
2. Rely on existing policies, procedures, rules,
an regulations whenever possible
3. consult and check with significant others
before making major organizational
decisions
4. avoid making crisis decisions

5. Do not attempt to anticipate all eventualities

associated with resolution of the problem
6. Do not expect to make the right decision all of
the time
7. Cultivate decisiveness
8. Implement major decisions once they have
been made
9. Accept decision making as a challenge rather
than unwanted chore.

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PLANNING

Emergency and disaster planning is one of the most
important interrelated function in a security
system. It is important in any organization as
physical security, fire protection, guard forces,
security of documents and personnel security.
Emergency and disaster planning refers to the
preparation in advance of protective and safety
measures for unforeseen events resulting from
natural and human actions.

Disaster plans outline the actions to be taken by those

designated for specific job. This will result in
expeditious and orderly execution of relief and
assistance to protect properties and lives. These plans
must also be rehearsed so that when the bell ring,
there will be speed and not haste in the execution.
Speed is the accurate accomplishment of a plan as per
schedule, while haste is doing a job quickly with
errors. Plans therefore must be made when any or all
of the emergencies arise. Those plans, being special in
nature, must be prepared with people whose
expertise in their respective field is legion together
with the coordination and help of management,
security force, law enforcement agencies, and
selected employees.

Planning is necessary to meet disaster and

emergency conditions and it must be continuing
and duly supported by management. On aspect of
the plans will be to consider recovery measures to
be undertaken by the organization. Being prepared
for the eventuality gives better chances of
protection and eventual recovery than those not
prepared. Without planning, the emergency or
disaster can become catastrophic. With a good,
suitable plan to follow, the unusual becomes
ordinary, hence, the mental preparedness for easy
survival and recovery.

Understanding Disaster
A DISASTER is a sudden, unforeseen,
extraordinary occurrence. It can be considered
as an EMERGENCY but an emergency may not
always be a disaster.

An emergency falls into 2 broad

categories:

Disaster
(Natural Crisis)

Induced
Catastrophe
(Man-made Crisis)

Floods, earthquake, flamine

typhoon, diseases, volcano
eruption, crashes industrial
accident, fires, landslide
avalanches tsunamis, etc.

Arson, bombing, kidnapping,

robbery, hostage-taking,
skyjacking, assassination,
ambush, and other acts
terrorism

Commodities:
Identify the type of disaster occurred in the
area
Identify those that could affect your operation
in the area
Determine which scenarios are plausible
Survey your physical facilities and operating
procedures to determine preparedness
Survey surrounding area to determine if there
are operations or facilities near which might
create emergencies.

Commodities:
Establish a liaison with law enforcement
agencies and emergency response groups
Know where to get help, how to get help, and
what help you can expect
Know who currently has authority to make key
decisions with in your organization and who
control access to decision makers in an
emergency
Review emergency procedures, its
completeness and accuracy

Elements of Effective Crisis (Disaster)

Management
Like any other construction project, the
crisis (disaster) management pyramid requires a
solid foundation

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
The Crisis (Disaster) Management Pyramid

Placed within the pyramid are

the following
Think about the unpopular (1)
This is recognizing the managements willingness and
involvement. There must be a clear recognition that
emergencies distinct possibilities is anytime and that
preparation for them must begin NOW!
Recognizing dangers and opportunities (2)
Defining the control and crisis response (3)
To do the right thing at the right season is a great
art AESOP
Harness and Environment (4)
Ability to organize, willingness and delegate
Providing an atmosphere in which personnel can do job
for which they are selected
Providing the right facilities and backups

 Containing the Damage (5)

Physical damage frequently is impossible to
control but emotional and public relation is not.
Successful Resolution (6) damaged has been
contained
Return to Normalcy (7)
Assistance to victims and safety of equipment
while normal operations are going on
The emergency has been totally addressed
Avoid Repetition (8) through aggressive
countermeasures and reduction o vulnerability to
similar emergencies in the future.

List of Effective Crisis (Disaster)

Management based on the Pyramid
A. Good Planning
Consider all possibilities
Dont focus only on immediate problem
Establish contacts

B. Good Personnel

Look for experience and knowledge

Train, test and evaluate
Use people effectively and humanely
Organize to mitigate stress

A. Good Shakedowns
Test plans and people
Evaluate and revise plans
Keep an open mind

B. Maintain Control Be creative

Look for the real problem
Have confidence in your plans
Keep records

C. Get Back to Normal

Evaluate and document
Give reward
Analyze implications

Phases in Emergency/Disaster Planning

Phase I

Assessment of
the Situation
This will be a research in depth by a knowledgeable and
specially trained group on the vulnerabilities as well as the resources
available for the disaster plan. Surveys and Inspection may be
conducted
Phase II

Writing the
Plan
The plan will have to be written based on the findings in Phase
I. the plan can be code title, management will just call for the name
of the plan.

Phase III
Testing the
Plan

Phase IV
Critique the
Plan

This involves the analysis of feedbacks. The unworkable

procedures should be noted and finally corrected.

Checklist for Reviewing Policies,

Procedures and Plans
Compile and review your organizations policies
on various contingencies before establishing
your plans
Ensure that these policies are known
throughout the organization and that they are
included in your emergency manuals
Ensure that your procedures and plans are
consistent with your organizations established
policies and goals

 Identify appropriate outside consultants and other

sources of assistance in developing and
implementing your plans and procedures
Ensure that the appropriate personnel have any
security clearances or background checks which
might be required
Establish a viable record-keeping system and
procedures to ensure they are followed

Organizing Disaster Management

Team
Disaster team leadership is vested primary tasks is
to ensure that the control is maintained over the
teams activities, information flow, and the
implementation of decisions and organizational
policies. For these reason, the team leader should be
a person who has demonstrated abilit7y to function
under pressure, must have sufficient authority to
make on the spot decisions with in the framework of
overall organizations policy, access to decision makers
when required, and the ability to recognize which
decisions to make independently an which to refer to
upper management.

Disaster Action Team Duties

On Pre-event

Supervise the formulation of policies

Ensure the development of procedures
Participate in preparing plans
Oversee and anticipate in exercise of plans
Select crisis management/disaster center
Participate in personnel training
Review preparation of materials
Delegate authority
Brief personnel
Ensure the assembly of supplies
Ensure preparation of rest, food, medical areas

During the Event

Establish shift schedules immediately

Delegate tasks
Focus underlying problem
Maintain control
Follow organizational policies
Use prepared procedures
Innovate as needed
Ensure that information is shared with the entire team
Review all press release and public statements
Double check or confirm informations if possible
Aid victim and their families
Try to anticipate future consequences
Control stress of team members
Ensure log maintenance

On Post Event (after the Incident)

Evaluate effectiveness of plans

Evaluate adequacy of procedures
Debrief personnel
Evaluate equipment and training used
Revise plans and procedures in the light of new
experience
Reward personnel as appropriate
Document events
Prepare after-action reports
Arrange an orderly transition to normal conditions

The Chain of Events during a Crisis/Disaster

Incoming Advisory

Security

Notifies

Decision - - - - Disaster
Action Team
Leader
Assembly at the
Crisis or
Disaster Center

No
Immediate
Action

Team Leader
Notifies
Initial Actions:
Log Created, Family/
Government Contacted,
Press Guidance, Others

Appropriate
Action

The chain of events during a disaster is

simplified as follows:
Security receives initial report of emergency
Security notifies Disaster Team Leader
Team leader decides if immediate action is
required
If action is required, he notifies the other team
members to convene at the crisis management
center
Initial liaison established and actions taken: create
log, contact of family, employees involved,
government or law enforcement liaison contacts,
prepare contingency press guidance, others.
Respond to event

Crowd Control and Riot Prevention

Riot, in general is an offense against the public

peace. It is interpreted as a tumultuous disturbance
by several persons who have unlawfully assembled
to assist one another, by the use of force if
necessary, against anyone opposing them in the
execution of some enterprise of a private nature,
and who execute such enterprise in a violent
manner, to the terror of the people.

 Under the law, it is punishable for any organizer

or leader of any meeting attended by armed
persons for the purpose of committing any of the
crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code,
or any meeting in which the audience is incited
to the commission of the crimes of treason,
rebellion or insurrection, sedition or assault upon
a person in authority or his agents (Art. 146,
RPC). It is also punishable for any person who
shall cause any serious disturbance in a public
place, office, or establishment, or shall interrupt
or disturb public functions or gatherings or
peaceful meetings (Art. 153, RPC).

Some Basic Definition of Terms

Tumultuous The disturbance or

interruption shall be deemed tumultuous if
caused by more than three persons who are
armed or provided with means of violence.

Outcry The means to shout subversive or

proactive words tending to stir up the people
to obtain by means of force or violence.

 Crowd It consists of a body of individual people

with no organization, no single partnership. Each
individuals behavior is fairly controlled and ruled
by reason. All the participants have been thrown by
circumstance into a crowd for some common
purpose that may give them a least one thing in
common.

Mob A mob takes on the semblance of

organization with some common motive for action,
such as revenge for a crime committed on the scene
where the crowd assembled, an aggravated fight, or
a confrontation with the police. At time like this,
there is already a strong feeling of togetherness
(we are one attitude).

Riot It is a violent confusion in a crowd. Once

a mob started to become violent, it becomes a riot.

What is the Role of Planning in Crowd Control

or Riot Prevention?
A sound organizational planning, training,
logistical support and a high departmental
morale are the essential success elements in
modern counter-riot operations.
The control of violent civil disorder
involving large segments of the population,
especially in congested urban areas, requires a
disciplined, aggressive police counter-action
which at the same time adheres to the basic
law enforcement precepts. This is done through
effective police operational planning.

Through planning, the law violators can be

arrested and processed with in the existing
legal frameworks by the exercise of reasonable
force. Without an immediate decisive police
action, the continually recurring conditions of
civil unrest and lawlessness could quickly
evolve into a full-scale riot. Police planning
could provide the best police reaction and
order can be restored with a minimum of
property damage and injury.

What are the Police Purpose and

Objectives in Anti-Riot
Operations?

Containment Unlawful assembly and riot are as

contagious as plagued unless they are quarantined from
the unaffected areas of the community. In here, all persons
who are at scene should be advised to leave the area,
thereby reducing the number of potential anti-police
combatants.

Dispersal The crowd of unlawful assembly or riot

should be dispersed at once. It may appear at first to be a
legal assembly but the nature of assembly at the time of
the arrival of the police may clearly distinguish it as being
unlawful. Once it is determined, the responsibility of the
police to command the people to disperse. Crowd control
formations may be done if necessary to expedite their
movements.

Prevention of Entry or Reentry The police have

to protect the area once the people have been moved
out or dissipated into smaller groups to prevent them
from returning. Enforce quarantine by not allowing the
group to resume their actions.

Arrest Violator One of the first acts of the police

upon arrival at the scene of the disturbance is to locate
and isolate individuals who are inciting the crowd to
violate or fragrantly violating the law. Prevent any
attempt by the crow or mob to rescue those arrested by
enforcing total quarantine.

Establish Priorities Depending upon the

circumstances, it is always necessary to establish
priorities. Assessing the situation to determine the
nature of assistance and number of men needed is part
of the planning process.

What are the Basic Procedures in

Anti-Riot Operations?

1. Assess the Situation

Determine whether the original purpose of the

gathering was lawful or not
Determine also the lawfulness at the time of
arrival at the scene
Assess their attitude, emotional state, and their
general condition
Determine any state of intoxication and other
conditions that may lead to violence
Identify the cause of the problem
Locate and identify leaders or agitators

2. Survey the Scene

Determine as soon as possible the best condition of

the command post
Locate the best vintage point of observations
Consider geographical factors such as natural
barriers, buildings, and weather condition
Note the best method of approach

3. Communicate

Report on your assessment, keeping your

assessment brief but concise, giving your superior
the sufficient data with which to proceed for plans
of action
Ask for assistance or help from the command post
hence remain close to the radio as possible until
additional units arrived or to communicate new
developments.

4. Maintain a Watchful Waiting

Make your presence known to the people in the

vicinity
If the crowd is too much to handle, stay near the
command post and wait for additional supports
units
Use radio or other means of communications to
call for assistance
Make preparations for decisive police action.

5. Concentrate on Rescue and Self-Defense

Take care of the immediate needs of the situation

until help arrives
Apply first aid to the injured people and self
protection must be considered
Remember the primary objective of protecting
lives, property and the restoration of order

6. Maintain an Open Line of Communication

Keep the dispatcher advised on the progress of the

scene
Continue directing the support units to the scene
and the general perimeter control

7. Establish a Command Post

Follow what is in your contingency plan for civil

disturbance
Make every officer aware of the command post for
proper coordination

8. Take immediate action for serious violations

Arrest perpetrators
Isolate the leaders or agitators from the crowd
Show full police force strength

9. Give the dispersal order

Disperse the crowd upon order

Anti-riot formations and procedures must be used
Use of force necessary for dispersal maybe considered

What are the General Guidelines

in Handling Riot?

1. Preplanning must be high on the agenda

whenever the department anticipates any
disorder or major disturbance.
2. Meet with responsible leaders at the scene
and express your concern for assuring them
their constitutional guarantees. Request
them to disperse the crowd before
attempting to take police action.
3. Maintain order and attempt to quell the
disturbance without attempting to punish
any of the violators.

4. Use only the force that is necessary but

take positive and decisive action.
5. Post the quarantine area with signs and
barricades, if necessary.
6. Keep the traffic lane open for emergency
and support vehicle.
7. Consider the fact that most impressive
police action at the scene of any type of
major disturbance is the expeditious
removal of the leaders by a well disciplined
squad of officers.

8. For riot control, consider the following:

Surprise Offensive The police action in its initial

stages at a riot must be dramatic. The elements of
surprise may enhance effectiveness of riot control.
Security of Information Plans for action and
communications regarding the movement of personnel
and equipment should be kept confidential
Maximum utilization of Force A show of police force
should be made in a well-organized manner, compact,
and efficient in a military-type squad formation.
Flexibility of Assignments Officers and terms should
be flexibility assigned to various places where the
need is greatest.
Simplicity Keep the plan as simple as possible and
the instructions are direct to avoid mass confusion
among the officers.

What are the Special Problems in

Crowd Control and Riot
Operations?

Snipers Certain psychopathic people may attempt

to take advantage of the mass confusion and excitement at a

riot scene by taking a concealed position and shooting at
people with some type of weapons, usually rifle.
How to handle this?
clear the area of innocent bystanders
isolate the area and guard against possible escape of
the suspects
use whatever force necessary to take him into
custody
assign anti-snipers team especially in aggravated
situations

Arsonist Persons holding torch in their hands are

potential arsonists. They must be taken into custody
immediately.

Looters Acts of simple misdemeanor thefts or

may consists of robbery of breaking and entering. Take
the suspects into custody by whatever means are
necessary.

DECISION-MAKING MODELS
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2.
3.
4.
5.

The Rational Model

The Incremental Model
Heuristic Model
Organizational Process Model
Government Politics Model

Group Decision Making

Group Assets

Greater Total Knowledge and Information

Greater Number of Approaches to a Problem
Participation in Problem Solving Increases
Acceptance
Better Comprehension of the Decision

Group Liabilities

Social Pressure
Individual Domination
Groupthink

Factors that can Serve as Asset

and Liabilities
1.
2.
3.
4.

Disagreement
Conflicting Versus Mutual Interest
Risk Taking
Time Requirements

Brainstorming
1. Sessions should last 40 minutes to an hour
2. Problem to be discussed should not be
revealed before the session
3. The problem should be stated clearly and not
too broadly
4. A small conference table should be used

Personal Characteristics of
Decision Making

Ideology versus Power Orientation

Emotionality versus Objectivity
Creativity versus Common Sense
Action Orientation versus Contemplation

Common Errors in Decision Making

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7.

Cognitive Nearsightedness
Assumption That the Future will Repeat itself
Oversimplification
Overreliance on Ones Own Experience
Preconceived Notions
Unwillingness to Experiment
Reluctance to Decide