Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government National Police Commission ] NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE Camp Crame, Quezon City Directorate for Police Community Relations, PNP October 2002 SUBJECT: LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS_30/2092 (PNP ORGANIZATION PLAN “SAMBAYAN") |. REFERENCES: (ANNEX A) a. O.N.E. PNP Program b. PCR Plan 2002 ¢. Community Oriented Policing System (COPS) il. PURPOSE 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 peoples’ organizations. Ml. SITUATION Active Community Support is essential to the success of PNP operations. More than anyone else, the people in the community are aware of their problems. They often know what is happening to their neighbors. They are more concemed about these things because of the impact it may have on their lives. Hence, the police can use this feeling of concern in the prevention of crime and its solution when it occurs. Acknowledging that the community is a virtual minefield of information, it would be advantageous for the PNP to channel it towards the attainment of the ends of law enforcement. On the other hand, one of the constraints of the community is the lack of knowledge on how to relay any information to the authorities and make it useful. This is aggravated by the fear of reprisal from criminal syndicates. The PNP therefore needs to lay down the groundwork so that the community can be mobilized for the maintenance of peace and order. DPCR (October 2002) SamBtyanOne of the actions to be taken must be to organize the community in order io empower them for the promotion of peace and order in their area. The organized community then becomes the source of strength to overcome any kind of fear from elements who disturb the peace. When they are so organized, they can form the united front against crime and thus become the first line of defense against any threat. However, to be able to realize this objective, the PNP must take the role as the pace-setter in this effort. Policemen on the streets must take the lead role. Necessarily, they must capitalize on the “intrinsic goodwill which characterizes the relationship of the police and the community.” This goodwill must not be abused but nurtured by the establishment of a friendly and trusting relationship. It should be the objective of every PNP member to “win a friend" everyday. The strength is fostered by adhering to the Motto of Sambayan: “Magkaibigan at Magkasama sa Hirap at Ginhawa’ and to make it an everyday effort. This established and strengthened goodwill then becomes the capital to organize communities and empower them towards the promotion of peace and order. Among other things; these organized communities become validators of police actions and performance. They also become effective media to impart information for crime prevention. Furthermore, these organized communities become force multipliers bridging the gaps in police strength. Experience would show that the community when properly organized even bridges the constraints in materiel resources of operating police units; or they find ways to tap the resources from political and economic leaders to aid in PNP operations. The organizational efforts would be challenging. In order to hurdle the challenges, the PNP needs to form linkages with National Government Agencies, LGU's and civic-oriented organizations. These linkages shall pave the way for directing the organized communities towards contributing to the creation of a tourist- friendly atmosphere. This is expected to pave the way for the influx of tourists to the country. : Knowing all these potentials in the community, the PNP then has to adhere to the COPS philosophy in order to establish the congruence between the reality of police actions to the message of friendship that it foists on the people. Using this Philosophy, the individual police validates goodwill and enhances credibility, and Paves the way for the easy organizational effort. It is believed, and several studies would point to this evidence, that countries with high levels of organized communities are more progressive, and more disciplined. It is thus that the O.N.E. PNP shall engage in the effort of organizing in order to form a network of Strong Communities as the nucleus of a STRONG REPUBLIC. DPCR (October 2002) Sambayan ieMISSION The PNP shall undertake and orchestrate community organization and mobilization campaign designed to bring about a peaceful environment favorable to investment and tourism. A. Objectives: 1. To strengthen police-community goodwill and create an environment of friendship between the police on the street and the people. 2. To organize the community and forge the team which will forward efforts for the establishment of a tourism friendly environment. 3. To cultivate and create the tone of a citizen-police partnership to serve the cause of peace and order in the community. 4. To seek the cooperation and active support of the community for crime prevention and control, by creating an unfavorable environment ior criminal elements and enemies of the State; 5. To mobilize the community to change the conditions that generate crime. 6. To facilitate the transition towards proactive policing activities from the reactive incident-driven model. 7. To form force-multipliers thru the empowerment of the people towards community involvement. V. EXECUTION The primary weakness of the law enforcement pillar in suppressing criminality can be traced to its weak bond with the community pillar; giving the notion that the Police is detached from the community they are bound to serve. More often than not, the Police is perceived to be isolated in their offices and worse, are not familiar with the key personalities in their AOR. Cognizant of these constraints which deter the success of an effective shared responsibility there is the need to orchestrate the organization of individuals“and institutions to build a united front against criminality and other threats to peace and order. A. Strategic Concept. This Organization Plan is designed to pave the way for the establishment of a united front against criminality and other threats to peace and order. This united DPCR (October 2002) Sambayan4 front, which shall be composed of different sectors, shall serve as the force multiplier of the PNP in its continuing effort to harness the community in its campaign against all forms of criminality. 1. Neighborhood Partnership [0.N.E. PNP Program of Action] The ONE PNP program focuses on people-driven efforts because the people know best what their needs and priorities are. Neighborhood partnerships shall be developed and nurtured for there is no tool more powerful in the fight against criminality and other threats to national security than the support and confidence of every member of the community. Strong neighborhood partnerships shall be developed through the enhancement of the Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) in all police units as its philosophy nationwide. A strong COPS program is crucial in making the presence of the police more strongly felt in the communities, which is an important factor in effectively forging closer neighborhood partnerships. 2. United Front Against Criminality The PNP shal! develop a united front, composed of the different sectors of the community, which shall serve as its force multiplier in the fight against all forms of criminality. Considering the limited resources of the police force, especially in terms of manpower, the development of various groups such as the barangays, security guards and other sectors as partners of the PNP shall serve to further boost its anti-crime efforts. B. Operational Concept. This Plan sets forth the general guidelines and concepts that will serve as a guide for the PNP in the conduct of an organization campaign program designed to forge a strong PNP-community partnership. To effectively carry out this Plan, the PNP shall utilize the AOM concept, which involves three phases namely: ‘Awareness and Education, Organizing Community, and Mobilizing Communication. Furthermore, it shall involve a sustained alliance building effort, tapping the various sectors of the community and strengthening all linkages with the LGUs and NGOs and other community movers-who can effectively support and contribute to the achievement of the PNP's anti-crime objectives. To be able to actualize this desired partnership, there must be congruence what the PNP says is its philosophy, and the real actions its personnel does in the streets. It is imperative therefore that the PNP must look inward and identify retardants to the successful implementation of this PCR Plan. DPCR (October 2002) Sambayan "%1. Awareness and Enlightenment The effort is geared towards awakening the citizenry on their rules and responsibilities in the peace and order effort, making them fully realize that the problem of criminality is a shared responsibility between the community and the police. The effort shall, at the same time, aim to generate or win back the trust and confidence of the peoplé. This effort focuses on continuously informing the pubiic on the facts and issues vital to the transformation of the police force into a more efficient and respected organization. 2. Organization This effort involves the organization of groups and allies within various sectors of the community who can be tapped to assist in the conduct of law enforcement and other public safety concerns. It includes the conduct of such activities as seminars, trainings, and similar undertakings to heighten the involvement of individuals in worthwhile community endeavors. Through this effort, linkages with government agencies, non-government organizations and other people organizations will be developed and enhanced 3. Mobilization This involves mobilizing allies within the various sectors of the community who will constitute the united front to assist in the conduct of law enforcement and other public safety services. The community shall be mobilized to participate in community-based crime prevention activities, pro-democracy rallies and assemblies and other similar undertakings. Moreover, the community shall be mobilized to participate in rescue and relief activities during disasters and calamities. Organized sectors shall also be mobilized to conduct community work activities such as skills development trainings, _livelihood/cooperative development, socio-cultural development, agricultural regeneration activities and medical/dental outreach services. Vi. TASKS: A. NHQ Directorial Staff a, Directorate for Police Community Relations (DPCR) 1. OPR in the overall implementation of this Plan. 2. Train PCR officers on psy-ops and on peace advocacy and social mobilization. 3. Organize Mobile Training Teams. DPCR (October 2002) Sambayan g as6 4. Assist the FROs in the establishment of inter-agency linkages with concerned GOs and NGOs. o Establish monitoring and feedback mechanism to ensure effective continuity of this plan 6. Perform other tasks on orders b. Directorate for Intelligence (DI) 1. Provide policy direction to PROs on matters pertaining to intelligence relative to the QUAD concept of operation. 2. Provide assessment of enemy threats to PCR efforts and its impact on peace and order situation. 3. Perform other tasks on orders. ¢. Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM) 1. Provide policy direction to PROs on matters pertaining to investigation relative to the QUAD concept of operation. 2. Provide assessment of enemy threats to PCR efforts and its impact on peace and order situation. 3. Perform other tasks on orders. ¢. Directorate for Operations (DO) 4. Institutionalize and strengthen Task Force Turista to complement this PCR Plan. 2. Tailor PNP programs/plans towards COPS orientation. 3. Perform other tasks on orders. €. Directorate for Comptrollership (DC) 1. Allocate the necessary fund support to ensure the successful implementation of this Plan. 2. Perform other tasks on orders. DPCR (October 2002) Sambayan rsf. Directorate for Logistics (DL) | Provide the necessary logis implementation of this Plan | support to ensure the successful 2. Perform offier tasks on orders g. Directorate for Plans (DPL) 1. Make necessary modifications in the evaluation of performance of police units to ensure success in the implementation of the Plan. 2. Perform other tasks on orders. h. Directorate for Research Development (DRD) 1. Conduct research, test and evaluation and provide policy direction on PNP equipment and uniforms that will contribute or enhance PNP efforts to make every personnel a public relation officer. 2. Perform other tasks on orders. Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM ) 4. Review and evaluate Unit disposition at ali levels of Command to ensure maximum deployment of personnel for field assignment 2. Perform other tasks on orders. B. National Support Units/Offices a. Police Community Relations Group (PCRG) 1. Serves as the lead operating unit in the implementation of this Plan within Metro Manila. 2. Establish linkages with government and _ non-government organizations/agencies, peoples’ organizations, community leaders and impel their continuing support and collaboration to police programs and activities. 3. Provide public affairs support to PROs and NSUs. 4. Enhance the capability of the Complaints Referral Action Center (CRAC) through the use of information technology. DPGR (October 2002) Sambayan ~5. Train and develop psy-ops officers and community organizers ° Develop information materials to support the PCR, Communica‘uns and Organizations Plan. 7. Perform othér tasks as directed b. Civil Security Group (CSG) 1. Organize license gun owners, gun clubs, and licensed security guards to form a united front against crime. 2. Design a training program to make the security guards updated and attuned to police operations. 3. Organize and mobilize license firearms holders for the promotion of peace and order. 4. Perform other tasks on orders. c. Traffic Management Group (TMG) 1. Address issues raised by motorists, truckers, pedestrians and other road users which retard this Plan. 2. Re-orient personnel towards COPS philosophy. 3. Perform other tasks on orders. C. Other National Support Units 1. Provide the. necessary admin/operational support within their competency (© PROs to ensure the successful implementation of this D. Police Regional Offices PROs 1-12, NCRPO, CAR, ARMM & CARAGA 4. Implement this Organization plan through the PROs/CPOs/CPS/MPS . 2. Establish close linkages with LGUs, GOs, NGOs with the end in the new of promoting this Plan. 3. Address issues raised by business, transport and other sectors such as “rascals’ in uniform, kotong, and others which retard this Plan. 4. Train and develop community organizers. DPCR (October 2002) SambayanVil. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS {. All PNP units should move for ihe effective utilization of force ‘multipliers which would optimize the scarce resources of the PNP. 2. Pursue continuing education effort at the grass roots level to raise consciousmress of the importance of the community involvement. 3. Print and distribute-info materials, conduct teach-ins/discussions and seminars. 4. Identify key communicators in the community to advocate their concems. 5. Create community projects that will keep going the interests of stakeholders and give them sense of belonging 2 . Organize strong support groups to build confidence and overcome fear factors that deter the active participation of the community in the peace and order efforts. 7. Tap business and civic organizations to sponsor livelihood projects to provide stakeholders additional income. 8. Existing rules of engagement defining the conduct of behavior of police personnel shall be observed and strictly enforced © . Implementing unit commanders shall submit the following to DPCR: a. Communication Action Plan (15 days after publication of this Plan) b. Communication Campaign Accomplishment Report every 1% week of the succeeding months. 10. Lateral coordination with adjacent units/OPCON units and civilian agencies and NGOs is authorized and highly encouraged. 11. All police units are encouraged to initiate mass mobilizations such as indignation rallies, and other similar actions to preempt similar enemy efforts. iv HERMOGEN epoca - Police Director Gendtal Chief, PNP. DPCR (October 2002) Sambayan