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(B) The Civil Service Commission shall adopt positive measures to promote (1) observance of these
standards including the dissemination of information programs and workshops authorizing merit increases
beyond regular progression steps, to a limited number of employees recognized by their office colleagues to
be outstanding in their observance of ethical standards; and (2) continuing research and experimentation on
measures which provide positive motivation to public officials and employees in raising the general level of
observance of these standards.
Section 5. Duties of Public Officials and Employees. - In the performance of their duties, all public officials
and employees are under obligation to:
Section 7. Prohibited Acts and Transactions. - In addition to acts and omissions of public officials and
employees now prescribed in the Constitution and existing laws, the following shall constitute prohibited
acts and transactions of any public official and employee and are hereby declared to be unlawful:
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c. Recommend any person to any position in a private enterprise which has a regular or pending
official transaction with their office.
These prohibitions shall continue to apply for a period of one (1) year after resignation,
retirement, or separation from public office, except in the case of subparagraph (b) (2)
above, but the professional concerned cannot practice his profession in connection with
any matter before the office he used to be with, in which case the one-year prohibition
shall likewise apply.
Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential information.
a. To further their private interests, or give undue advantage to anyone; or
b. To prejudice the public interest.
Any violation hereof proven in a proper administrative proceeding shall be sufficient
cause for removal or dismissal of a public official or employee, even if no criminal
prosecution is instituted against him.
Private individuals who participate in conspiracy as co-principals, accomplices or
accessories, with public officials or employees, in violation of this Act, shall be subject to
the same penal liabilities as the public officials or employees and shall be tried jointly
with them.
The official or employee concerned may bring an action against any person who obtains
or uses a report for any purpose prohibited by Section 8 (D) of this Act. The Court in
which such action is brought may assess against such person a penalty in any amount not
to exceed twenty-five thousand pesos (P25,000). If another sanction hereunder or under
any other law is heavier, the latter shall apply.
3) Solicitation or acceptance of gifts.
a. The acceptance and retention by a public official or employee of a gift of nominal value
tendered and received as a souvenir or mark of courtesy;
b. The acceptance by a public official or employee of a gift in the nature of a scholarship or
fellowship grant or medical treatment; or
c. The acceptance by a public official or employee of travel grants or expenses for travel taking
place entirely outside the Philippine (such as allowances, transportation, food, and lodging) of
more than nominal value if such acceptance is appropriate or consistent with the interests of
the Philippines, and permitted by the head of office, branch or agency to which he belongs.
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Ethics
the study and philosophy of human conduct, with emphasis on the determination of right or wrong,
the basic principles of action, with reference to a particular person, profession, etc.
Philosophy
the search for knowledge of general principles; the study of elements, powers, or causes and laws that
explain facts and existences. The study of human behavior, ethics, morals and character.
Knowledge
understanding acquired through experience, study, learned, discover or perceived.
Wisdom
the ability to discern that is true or right to make sound judgments based on such discernment.
(Common sense) An accumulated body of knowledge as in philosophy, science, etc. A god’s gift
given to human being.
DEFINITION OF TERM:
1) Neglect of duty or non-feasance
a. Absence without official leave
b. Without sufficient excuse
c. Disregarding legal obligation to perform
PNP MISSION
The PNP shall enforce the law, prevent and control crime, maintain peace and order, and ensure
public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.
PNP VISION
We are committed to the vision of professional, dynamic and highly motivated PNP, supported by a
responsive community, regarded as one of the most credible national institutions and ranked among
the best in Asia.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all maintain courageous calm in the face of
danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of the others.
Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the
laws of the land and regulation of my organization. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or
that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in
the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendship to
influence my decision; with no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I
will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill-will, never
unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities in return.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept it is a public trust to held
so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or
bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with legally authorized
agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
I know that I alone and responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take
every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will
constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideas, dedicating myself before God to chosen
profession Law Enforcement.
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a. The policeman shall be mindful of his responsibility to have strict selection of methods in
discharging the duty of his office
b. Violation of law or disregard of public safety and property on the part of the officer are
intrinsically wrong. They are self-defeating if they instill in the public mind and a like disposition.
c. The employment of illegal methods, no matter how worthy the end, is certain to encourage
disrespect for the law and its officers, If the law is to be honored, it must first be honored by those
who enforce it.
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a. The use of force including firearms is justifiable only by virtue of the doctrine of self-defense and
defense of a stranger. Nobody, including the policeman and other law enforcement authorities, is
above the law.
b. The use of force, especially firearms, should be applied only as a last resort, hen all other peaceful
and non violent means has been exhausted.
c. The use of force, especially firearms, should be confined only in the lawless elements and the
responding PNP unit. This is inherent in the police service in which the profession, the armaments
and safety life of every PNP members are dedicated to the protection and safety of the people.
10) Police Discretion
A police officer will use responsibly the discretion vested in the position and exercise it within the
law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the officer’s determinations and the officer will
consider all surrounding circumstances whether any legal action shall be taken.
PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE
DECLARATION OF POLICY
General Purpose
This manual prescribes the Ethical Doctrine for the Philippine National Police. Its purpose is to
provide moral and ethical guidance to all PNP members.
Declaration of Policy
All members of the Philippines National Police shall abide, adhere to and internalize the provisions
of this Ethical Doctrine. Towards this end, a truly professionalized and dedicated law enforce shall be
developed in promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety and enhancing community
participation guided by the principles that a public office is a public trust and that all public servants
must, at all times, be accountable to the people. They shall serve with utmost responsibility, integrity,
morality, loyalty and efficiency with due respect to human rights and dignity as hallmark of a
democratic society. They shall, at all times, support and uphold the Constituted, near faithful
allegiance to the legitimate government, respect the duly constituted authority and be loyalty to the
police service.
1) PNP Image
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The image of any organization affects the esprit d’ corps, morale and welfare of members, and sense
of pride to the organization. Thus, all members of the PNP should act in a manner that would reflect
best on the PNP and live by the PNP’s core values.
1) Commitment to Democracy
Uniformed PNP members shall commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values and
maintain the principle of public accountability. They shall at all times uphold the Constitution and be
loyal to our country, people and organization, above their loyalty to any person.
2) Commitment to Public Interest
PNP members shall always uphold public interest over and above personal interest. All government
properties, resources and powers of their respective offices must be employed and used effectively,
honestly and efficiently, particularly to avoid wastage of public funds and revenues. PNP members
must avoid and prevent the “malversation” of human resources, government time, property and
funds.
3) Non-Partisanship
PNP members shall provide services to every one without discrimination regardless of party
affiliation in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
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4) Physical Fitness and Health
PNP members shall strive to the physically and mentally fit and in good health at all times. Toward
this end, they shall undergo regular physical exercises and annual medical examination in any PNP
Hospital or Medical facility and actively participate in the Physical Fitness and Sports Development
Program of the PNP.
5) Secrecy Discipline
PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of classified information against unauthorized
disclosure, including confidential aspects of official business, special orders, communications and
other documents, roster or any portion thereof, contents of criminal records, identities of persons who
may have given information to the police in confidence and other classified information or
intelligence material.
6) Social Awareness
PNP members and their immediate family members shall be encourage to actively get involved in
religious, social and civic activities to enhance the image of the organization without affecting their
official duties.
7) Non-Solicitation of Patronage
PNP members shall seek self-improvement through career development and shall not directly or
indirectly solicit influence or recommendation from politicians, high-ranking government officials,
prominent citizens in their behalf. Moreover, they shall advise their immediate relatives not to
interfere in the activities of the police service particularly in the assignment and reassignment of
personnel.
8) Proper Care and Use of Public Property
PNP shall promote and maintain sense of responsibility in the protection proper care and judicious
disposition and use of public property issued for their official use or entrusted to their care and
custody just like “a good father of the family”. When the Commander/Director is relieved from his
post, all properties/equipment belonging to the government must be turned-over to the incoming. A
committee for the purpose shall be proper. Hence, it s a taboo for outgoing Commander/Director to
detach remove and bring home or to his new assignment properties which do not personally belong to
him.
9) Respect for Human Rights
In the performance of duty, PNP members shall respect and protect human dignity and uphold the
human rights of all persons. No member shall inflict, instigate or tolerate extra judicial killings,
arbitrary arrests, any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and
shall not invoke superior orders or exceptional circumstances such as a state-of war, a treat to
national security, internal political instability or any public emergency as a justification for
committing such human rights violation.
10) Devotion of Duty
PNP members shall perform their duties with dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm
determination, and manifest concern for public welfare, and shall refrain from engaging in any
activity which shall be in conflict with their duties as public servants.
11) Conservation of Natural Resources
PNP members shall help in the development and conservation of our natural resources for ecological
balance and posterity as these are the inalienable heritage of our people.
12) Discipline
PNP members shall conduct themselves properly at all times in keeping with the rules and regulations
of the organization.
13) Loyalty
PNP members shall be loyal to the Constitution and the police service as manifested by their loyalty
to their superiors, peers and subordinates as well.
14) Obedience to Superiors
PNP members shall obey lawful orders of and be courteous to superior officers and other appropriate
authorities within the chain of command. They shall readily accept whenever they are assigned
anywhere in the country. Therefore, it is a taboo for any personnel to petition in court or in any public
forum his assignment.
15) Command Responsibility
In accordance with the Doctrine on Command Responsibility, immediate Commanders/Directors
shall be responsible for the effective supervision, control and direction of their personnel and shall
see to it that all government resources shall be managed, expended or utilized in accordance with
laws and regulations and safeguard against losses thru illegal or improper disposition.
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Ethical Standards shall refer to established and generally moral values. Ethical acts to be observed are
the following:
1) Morality
PNP members shall adhere to high standards of morality and decency and shall set good examples for
others to follow. In no instance during their terms of office, among other things, shall they be
involved as owners, operators, managers or investors in any house of ill-repute or illegal gambling
den or other places devoted to vices, nor shall they patronize such places unless on official duty, and
tolerate operations of such establishment in their respective areas of responsibilities. They shall be
faithful to their lawfully wedded spouses.
2) Judicious Use of Authority
PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority in the performance of duty.
3) Integrity
PNP members shall not allow themselves to be victims of corruption and dishonest practices in
accordance with the provision of RA6713 and other applicable laws.
4) Justice
PNP members shall strive constantly to respect the rights of others so that they can fulfill their duties
and exercises their rights as human beings parents, children, citizens, workers, leaders, or in other
capacities and to see to it that other do likewise.
5) Humility
PNP members shall recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the master of the people
and toward this end they should perform their duties without arrogance. They shall also recognize
their own inadequacies, inabilities and limitations as individuals and perform their duties without
attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.
6) Orderliness
PNP members shall follow logical procedure in accomplishing tasks assigned to them to minimize
waste in the use of time money and effort.
7) Perseverance
Once a decision is made PNP members shall take legitimate means to achieve the goal even in the
face of internal or external difficulties and despite anything in which might weaken their resolve in
the course of time.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Customs
Established usage or social practices carried on by traditions that have obtained the force of law.
Traditions
Bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usages handed down from generation to generation with the
effect of an unwritten law.
Courtesy
A manifestation or expression of consideration and respect for others.
Ceremony
A formal act or set of formal acts established by customs or authority as proper to special occasion.
Social Decorum
A set of norms and standards practiced by members during social activities and other functions.
1) Salute
is the usual greetings rendered by unformed, members upon meeting and recognizing person entitled
to a salute.
2) Salute to National Color and Standard
Members stand at attention and salute the national color and standard as these passes by them or
when the national color is raised or lowered during ceremonies.
3) Address/Title
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Junior in rank address senior members who are entitled to salute with the word “Sir” or “Ma’am”. All
Commissioned Officers shall be addressed sir or ma’am by Police Non-Commissioned Officers and
Non-Uniformed Personnel.
4) Courtesy Calls
The following are the courtesy calls:
a. Courtesy Call of Newly Assigned/Appointed Member
PNP members who are newly appointed or assigned in a unit or command call on the chief of the
unit or command and other key personnel as a matter of courtesy, as well as for accounting,
orientation and other purposes.
b. Christmas Call
PNP members pay a Christmas Call on their local executives in their respective areas of
responsibility.
c. New Year’s Call
PNP members pay a New Year’s call on their commanders and/or key officials in their respective
areas of responsibility.
d. Promotion Call
Newly promoted PNP members call on their unit head. On this occasion, they are usually given
due recognition and congratulations by their peers for such deserved accomplishment.
e. Exit Call
PNP members pay an exit call on their superiors in the unit or command when relieved or
reassigned out of the said unit or command.
f. Courtesy of the Post
The host unit extends hospitality to visiting personnel who pay respect to the command or unit.
g. Rank Has-Its-Own Privilege (RHIP)
PNP member recognize the practice that different ranks carry with them corresponding privileges.
1) Proper Attire
PNP members always wear appropriate and proper attire in conformity with occasion.
2) Table Manners
PNP members observe table etiquette at all times.
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3) Social Graces
PNP members conduct themselves properly in dealing with people during social functions.
4) Uniform/Appearance
The public looks upon the PNP members as distinctively a man among men. It is a welcome sight when
PNP members wear their uniform properly wherever they may be. Bulging stomach is a taboo in the
uniformed service. Since disciplined PNP members are best exemplified by those who are neat in
appearance and wearing the prescribed uniform, they must therefore observe the following.
a. Wearing of prescribed uniform
b. Adherence to haircut prescribed by rules and regulations
5) Manner of Walking
Every PNP member is expected to walk with pride and dignity.
POLICE TRADITION
The following are police tradition:
1) Spirit Beliefs
PNP members are traditionally religious and God-loving person. They attend religious services together
with the members of the family.
2) Valor
History attests that the Filipino law enforcers have exemplified the tradition of valor in defending the
country from aggression and oppression and protecting/preserving the life and property of the people.
They sacrificed their limbs and lives for the sake of their countrymen whom they have pledged to serve.
3) Patriotism
The PNP members are traditionally patriotic in nature. They manifest their love of country with a pledge
of allegiance to the flag and a vow to defend the constitution.
4) Discipline
The discipline of PNP members is manifested by instinctive obedience to lawful orders and thorough and
spontaneous actions towards attainment of organizational objectives guided by moral, ethical and legal
forms.
5) Gentlemanliness
PNP members are upright in character, gentle in manners, dignified in appearance, and sincere in their
concern to fellowmen.
6) Word of Honor
PNP members word is their bond. They stand be and commit to uphold it.
7) Duty
PNP members have historically exemplified themselves as dedicated public servants who perform their
tasks with a deep sense of responsibility and if-sacrifice. They shall readily accept assignment anywhere
in the country.
8) Loyalty
PNP members are traditionally loyal to the organization, country and people as borne by history and
practice.
9) Camaraderie
The binding spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation in the police organization, extending to the
people they serve, is manifested by the PNP members deep committed and concern for one another.
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POLICE COMMUNITY RELATION
Police
a civil organization whose members are given special legal powers by the government and whose
task is to maintain public order and to solve and prevent crimes; or group of persons established,
maintained and organized for keeping order, safety, protection of lives and for properties and
detection of crimes.
Community
the public or society in general; it refers to the civilian populace in cities, municipalities or public in
general, and shall be used interchangeably with public, citizenry, society, or private sector.
Police Ideal
it refers to the expected standard of perfection or excellence in the personal, and professional conduct
of every member of the police; or the expected essence of perfection, sympathetic, courteous
intelligent, honest, and in control of his emotions and temper, at all means. It also includes courage
and highest sense of dedication to duty.
Personal Media
it is the means of communication used by the police as it deals with the community such as the use of
rallies, meetings, speeches, and house to house visits to the community.
Barangay
is the basic political unit of the Filipino nation that implements the policies of the national and local
governments (1987 Phil. Constitution); sometimes referred to as the local community.
Propaganda
any information or publicity put out by an organization (i.e., police) or government to spread and
promote a policy, idea, doctrine, or cause.
Police Community Relation
the sum total of dealings between the police and the people it serve and whose goodwill and
cooperation it craves for the greatest possible efficiency in the service.
1) Maintain and develop the goodwill and confidence of the community for the police.
2) Obtain cooperation and assistance.
3) Develop public understanding, and support and appreciation for the service of the police.
4) Create broader understanding and sympathy with the problems and needs of the public.
5) Facilitate law enforcement and compliance.
6) Build public opinion in favor of the Police.
7) Achieve the Police purpose or preserving the peace, protection of life and properly, and the
prevention of crime.
1) Formulates Police Community Relations (PCR) plans, programs, and policies geared towards enhancing
community and citizen’s participation in support of the operational plans of the Philippine National Police;
2) Exercises primary staff supervision in the planning, direction, coordination, supervision and monitoring of all
programs and activities pertaining to Public Information that enhances Police Community Relations (PCR)
3) Develops plans and programs designed to generate and shape good public perception towards the government
in general and the PNP in particular
4) Conducts studies and researches to assist national policymakers in developing laws, plans and programs that
are community based, service oriented and gender sensitive, and are geared towards the maintenance of peace
and order and the enhancement of public safety;
5) Forges relationship with communities and assists other government agencies and Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs) in the conduct of community mobilization activities contributory to the maintenance of
peace, order and safety; and
6) Conducts coordination and liaising, and appropriate policing work for foreign nationals and cultural
minorities, living, in transient or doing business in the Philippines
COMMUNITY POLICING
a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of partnerships
and problem-solving techniques, to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to
public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.
Community policing is comprised of three key components:
1) Community Partnerships Collaborative partnerships between and among other law enforcement agencies
and the individuals and organizations they serves to develop solutions to problems and increase trust in
the police as follows;
a. Other Government Agencies; d. Private Businesses; and,
b. Community Members/Groups; e. Media.
c. Nonprofits/Service Providers;
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The process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of identified problems to
develop and rigorously evaluate effective responses.
Community Policing also revolves around the basic principle that the ―Police are the Public and the
Public are the Police‖ (Principle #7, Sir Robert Peel, Founder of the British Police system). It is a
policing concept that requires every member of the community to exercise self policing, restrain other
members against doing things that may harm each other, and require other members to conduct
themselves in an orderly interaction. Requiring community members to follow certain orderly
interaction means specific obedience to a set of rules or common beliefs and aspirations with the
community.
It is necessary, therefore, that the basic policing in the community should focus on the core concept of
Police Community Relations. A policing concept that wins the trust, confidence and support of the
people in the community such that policing becomes a norm and not just obedience to a set of rules.
When community policing becomes a way of life in the community, then there will be no more need
for organizations to police the community.
1) Internal Targets
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2) External Targets
This Organization Plan aims to generate community partnerships and forge a united front for the
promotion of peace and order.
It is designed to unify and harmonize the efforts of all PCR units and to encourage broad networking,
coordination and integration of all related undertakings within the PNP, LGUs, various sectoral
groups and people’s organization.
The PNP shall organize several sectors of the community as united action against criminality, and
shall address the organizational efforts of the communist terrorist and any perceived threats in the
community. Since the enemy effort uses the sectoral organizational approach to mobilize the
communities, the PNP shall necessarily organize sectors of society to correspond to their effort.
PUBLIC RELATION
This is a program designed to make the public aware of what the agency is doing, why is it doing,
and how it contributes to the welfare of the community.
What are the Types of Public Relation?
2) INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS
providing the public with information which is directly related to the interest and needs of the
community. This includes:
a. New Arrivals
making some members of the community feel at home in their new surroundings.
b. Traffic Advisory Reports
coordinate with the media in announcing important traffic matters such as road accidents,
highway construction and traffic congestion.
c. Informational Bureaus
Information about such things as renewal of driver’s license, payments of utility bills,
availability of legal services and other items.
d. Informational Brochures
provide the public with booklets, pamphlets and other types of publications, which contain
information of community interest.
1) To evaluate public opinion and attitudes with respect to the police, methods and personnel of the
police station.
2) To advice the police station commander with regard to the public relations aspects of few or revised
department programs, policies, procedures and activities.
3) To plan and to carry out programs aimed at keeping the public informed on police activities.
4) To provide staff supervision of all police activities that may influence public support.
1. Domestic Relations
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this consist of a person’s dealing with his family, parents and immediate relatives, with
whom he has to have good relationship in order to develop a respectable family prestige as
well as cordial community relations.
2. Neighborhood Relations
this consist of a person’s dealing with neighbor who constitute a vital link to good
reputation in the community
3. Community Relations
this is made up of person’s dealing with the citizens of the community, city or town where
a person likes. These also include his membership or contributions to civil undertakings
and his membership or contribution to the organization or community associations in the
locality.
4. Church Relation
this consists of a person’s dealing with religious affiliation that is necessary for the
stability of moral principles.
5. Government Relations
this is made of the dealings, which a person has with the government and its various
instrumentalities. The recognition of government authorities, its laws and ordinance, as
well as other public responsibilities, are significant phases of an individual public
relations.
1. Police shall be habitually courteous. They shall recognize their responsibilities as public
servants and shall be particularly attentive to citizens who seek assistance or information or
who desire to register complaints or give evidence.
2. They shall accept their responsibility to the public by being punctual in their engagements and
expeditions in the performance of their duties.
3. They shall regard their office s a public trust , and in the discharge of their duties, be
constantly mindful of their primary obligation to serve the duties, be constantly mindful of
their primary obligation to serve the public efficiency and effectively.
4. They shall administer the law in a just, impartial and reasonable manner: not accord to some,
more reasonable manner: and shall not accord to some, more treatment than to others. They
shall recognize the limitations of their authority and at no time to use the power of their office
of their own personnel advantage.
5. They shall be true to their obligation as custodian of public properly and shall bear in mind
that the misuse and waste of money from the public treasury is bad.
6. They shall not limit their effectiveness in the administration of their office by accepting
tokens of gratitude, or by giving preferential treatment to certain corporations with whom they
may have official dealings.
7. They shall cooperate fully with all other public officials to the end that the safety and general
welfare of the public will be assured. They shall not permit jealousies or personal differences
to influence their cooperation with other agencies.
8. They shall add their effectiveness by diligent study and sincere attention to improvement.
They shall welcome the opportunity to disseminate practical and useful information relating
to matters of the disseminate practical and useful information relating to matters of the
public’s safety and welfare.
9. They shall not conduct their public and private life that the public will regard them as a
example of stability, fidelity and morality.
10. They shall bear faithful allegiance to their government, and be loyal to their profession. They
shall accept, as a sacred obligation their responsibility as citizens to support the Constitution
of the Philippines: as a public official, consider the privilege of defending the principles of
Liberty as define din our Constitution and law. This is greatest honor that may be bestowed
upon any man.
COMMUNITIES IN COMMUNITY RELATIONS
In PCR, the police is not actually dealing with a single community but rather to various communities
with distinct characteristics. These communities could be categorized into External and Internal
Communities.
Although these items may seem of little consequence, and perhaps in more fundamental analysis may be
relatively unimportant but most policeman are judged by their language and conversation.
Policeman at Station/Headquarters
The policemen station/headquarters should not only maintain a high standard of efficiency, but it
should give an appearance of efficiency.
This is created by a business like attitude and conduct on the part of the policemen. Thus, the
policemen must avoid the following attitude:
a) Policeman should not roughhouse among themselves in public view.
b) They should restrict their activities to the assembly room or those sections of the station
reserved for their rest of reaction. Otherwise the public may conclude that they are lofting
while on duty.
c) He shall not in the station/office or elsewhere while on duty, drink any intoxicating liquor or
take prohibited drugs or report to duty under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs; or
habitual drunkard to the prejudice of his duty.
d) Police should not indulge in loud , boisterous talk that can be heard by the public.
e) They should avoid an appearance of idleness and create an impression of business like
efficiency
3. Public Relation Program – this is designed to maintain harmony and mutual support between the
police and the community.
a. Duties of Public Relation Officers – he shall:
i. Regularly issue press releases concerning police activities which are of public concern.
ii. Evolve and conduct public rotation program to promote and closer relations between the
police and the community.
iii. Build good image through actual commendable performance, without inefficiency and
corruption.
iv. Evaluate public opinion and attitude with respect to the policies methods, personnel of the
police station.
v. Plan and carry out programs aimed at keeping the public informed on police activities.
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d. Be instrumental in the development of civic mindedness among the criminal offenders under his
custody by providing examples why crime does not pay.
1. Community Information
these are activities utilizing the various forms of media directed towards the public at large.
These are designed to increase the public’s consciousness and knowledge of facts and issues
for purpose of enhancing law enforcement , counter insurgency and crime prevention efforts,
increasing crime solution efficiency to include weakening of the will of criminal elements
and insurgents and enlightening other groups of individual critical to the government in
general and the police organization in particular.
2. Institutional Information
these are activities utilizing the various forms of Media directed towards the public at large
designed to generate trust, confidence and popular support for the police organization or
simply enhancing public perception and knowledge about the police as an institution of the
government.
What does it mean by Police Community Affairs?
These are the activities outside law enforcement but which necessities PNP support and or
participation. The end ultimately contributes to better appreciation and an enhanced support to the
police organization in whole in part by the populace. The three major sub-components are:
1. Community Assistance and Development- these are under taken upon the initiative of the police
unit or personnel for the purpose of enhancing life as a means of drawing the support,
appreciation and support of the public towards the police organization. Examples are:
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community.Executive Order No. 546 authorizes the PNP to deputize the Barangay Tanods as force
multiplier in the implementation of the peace and order plan subject to the concurrence of the
appropriate Local Chief Executive through the Local Peace and Order Council (LPOC).It is along
this line that a peacekeeping concept responsive to the unique criminality and peace and order
condition of the Philippines has been crafted and adopted. The concept shall basically entail PNP
members to lead in the fight against all forms of criminality issues/concerns distinct to their area of
responsibility, to include insurgency problem, through active citizen’s involvement and community
empowerment
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The basic concept of Barangay Peacekeeping Operations (BPKO) is through the employment of
Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs). The BPKO shall be the PNP’s ―catch-all strategy in
the maintenance of peace and order. The BPATs shall be composed of different sectors in the
community as force multipliers.
They shall be under the supervision and control of the lowest PNP unit in the locality known as the
Police Community Precincts. The BPATs, as the main actors, shall conduct community-based
activities and information campaign in support of the PNP’s anti-criminality effort, internal security
operation, and disaster management and control program.
A Barangay Peacekeeping Desk (BPDs) shall also be established at the City and Municipal Police
Stations (CPS/MPS) and at the PCPs or Kababayan Centers, where local residents and police officers
in the areashall meet regularly to discuss peace and order problems, formulate solutions, and discuss
other matters of common interest.
The general concept of Barangay Peacekeepingis to involve the Barangay Officials, Tanods, CVOs
and other Force multipliersin the task of crime prevention, control and suppression in partnership
with the PNP from the provincial down to the community precincts level and the Local Government
Executives and Heads of concerned Agencies.
The organizational structure of the police-community precincts shall facilitate the rendering of direct
assistance and service to the people by line elements. Command of line elements shall be as close as
practicable to the people. In rural areas where there are no PCPs or Kababayan Centers, BPDs shall
be at the Barangay Halls and shall be visited on a regular basis by designated Police Supervisors and
lead the force multipliers on carrying out their daily duties and functions as mentioned
1.Functions
a) Undertake close monitoring, networking and liaising activities with Muslim communities in
addressing terrorism and lawless violence in their respective areas to ensure respect of cultural
diversity and cooperation;
b) Conduct training, seminars and continuing education to the Muslim and Non-Muslim PNP personnel
in terms of counter radicalization and deradicalization efforts of the PNP to include Muslim elders,
Ulama and Muslim scholars;
c) Conduct information dissemination about Muslim beliefs, culture and traditions to Non-Muslim PNP
personnel, students from different levels and the tri-media thru dialogues, radio guesting, school
visitations and flyers distribution to promote harmony and awareness;
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d) Serves as coordinating body among the regular PNP operating units, different Salaam Police Offices
in the ground, and AFP units in the conduct of police operations against Muslim personalities or in
Muslim communities including arrest, investigation, and filing of cases to safeguard the proper
implementation of law and observance of human rights;
e) Enhance linkages with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos and the Muslim-Christian
communities to ensure effective community partnership in addressing terrorist threats and violence;
f) Strengthening of theSalaam Police Center to operate with autonomy as a separate unit, similar to the
setup of HRAO and WCPC, with appropriate personnel, logistical, and financial capability;
g) Allow the Muslim police officers to wear veil or ―Hijab‖, long skirts and pants as well as male
police officers to wear jogging pants during athletics, to hide their―aurat (private parts;
h) Increase the number of police personnel assigned at the Salaam Police Center in order to be more
effective in their basic police service, and encouraging the assignment of new recruits to the Salaam
Police Center after basic training with the permanency of assignment depending on their
performance;
i) Formulate specific PNP policy raising the consciousness of its personnel in the religious, social,
cultural aspects of the Muslims which are sensitive to Islam faith and which could build significant
development in peace process; and
j) Close coordination with the Office of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos for the Muslim
PNP personnel to participate on the Hajj mission subject to availability of funds.
2. Important Terminologies
a) Saalam is Arabic word which means peace.
b) Salaam Policerefers to a Muslim police officer assigned at the Salaam Police Center or Salaam
Division of DPCR
c) Salaam Police Center is the operating unit of the Salaam Police.
d) Salaam Division is an operating division of DPCR under a Muslim Officer which also undertakes
staff function for DPCR.
e) Mosque/Masjeed is a building of worship of the Muslims.
f) Madrasa is theIslamic School of the Muslims.
g) Imamis the Muslim religious leader or priest.
h) NCMF refers to the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
1) He is the father to all the kids–Discipline in the community starts from homes where the father of the
family sets house rules which every member has to follow. Fathering however can no longer be felt
by the kids the moment they leave their respective homes for school or elsewhere. The community
police therefore supplements this fathering vacuum in the street. The PCR operator should show
concern for the kids he meets in the street like every father does. He asks the kids how well they are,
how they fared in school, give them guidance not to cut classes, study their lessons, be courteous to
elderly and their teachers, offers assistance to intervene when abused by their parents or siblings. In
short, when the kids can’t find somebody to ally with him, it is not the peers or the destructive gangs
in the street that the kids should seek for support. The police should intervene in this dysfunction
before a child seeks somebody else for support.
2) He is a friend to the working adults–The police in the neighborhood is a dependable ally of the
working sector of the community who leaves their homes unattended and at the mercy of burglars
and brigands. The police makes a round and checks homes if they are properly secured, if kids or
elderly were left alone and sees if they may need some help from the appropriate agencies.
3) He is the loving son to the elderly–He is a policeman in the neighborhood who visits elderly who
normally need some attention. He visits the sick elderly and those living alone, and sees that the
appropriate agencies in the government like the DSWD are attending to their needs. He takes
conscious efforts to bring food when needed during the visit, or takes time to bring the visited elderly
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for medical check- up to a government hospital, run errand to call the attention of the nearest kin, or
takes the elderly for a joy ride or walk in a public park.
REFERENCES
RA 8551
Organizational Plan “SAMBAYAN”
LOI 22/09 “BAYANIHAN” (Barangay Peacekeeping Operations)
LOI 20/04 (Salaam Police Center)
Revised PCR Master Plan
PNP Communication Plan “Santinig”
LOI Tamang Bihis
Sir Robert Peel’s Principles of Law Enforcement (1829)
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