POLICE - Simply mean the public officials with the extraordinary powers of arrest who performs the direct

police
services of patrol, criminal investigation, and/or traffic control. With the definition, we can dissect the police into three
elements, namely: 1) public official; 2) extraordinary power of arrest; and 3) direct police services.

POLICE ETHICS – A philosophical study of morality, of the foundation on which morality is based, and of the
practical implications of a systematic moral outlook as applied to law enforcement.

Ethics and Morality, Distinguished.

In fact there is no distinction between ethics and morality since the two words, ethics came from Greek word
“ethos” which Greek word “mos” or “moris” which also means custom.

PNP Philosophy

1. Service
2. Honor
3. Justice
PNP Core Values

1. Makadios (God-Fearing)
2. Makabayan (Nationalistic)
3. Makatao (Humane)
Standards of Police Behavior:

Ethical standards are reflected in code of ethics of professional policeman.

Organizational and political standards include those established by individual police departments;
those created by what are called statute affecting the police like Republic Act No. 6975, as amended
by RA 8551.
Legal standards are derived primarily from substantive and procedural criminal laws.

R.A. No. 6713 – The law that provides the Code of Ethics for public officials, officers and employees.

R.A. 3019 – The Anti-graft and corrupt practices act.

NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 93-023 (Section 17, Rule 1) –

It established the duties and responsibilities of policemen. It provides also the policemen
code of professional conduct and ethical standards.

PNP Stand on Basic Issues:

PNP Image—all members of the PNP should conduct themselves in a manner that would not place
the PNP in bad light. Instead, they should live in accordance with the PNP core values and posses
the following virtues: honor, integrity, valor, justice, honesty, humility, charity and loyalty to the
service.
Career Management—its proper implementation will greatly enhance personal and professional
advancement to wards police professionalism.
Police Management Leadership—the effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the
managerial capabilities arid competent leadership of the men and women in the PNP.
Equality the tile service—there shall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity to prove
one’s worth in the police service.
Delicadeza—is consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP, all members
must have the moral courage to sacrifice self-interest in keeping with the time-honored principle of
delicadeza.
Police Lifestyle—the PNP shall endeavor to promote a life for every member of’ the PNP that is
acceptable to the eyes of the public. Further, its members should set good example to the
subordinate and follow good example from the superiors.
Human Rights—all PNP members must respect and protect human dignity and man’s inalienable
rights to life, liberty and property.

Professional Conduct of the Police:

Commitment to Democracy—uniformed members of the PNP 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 the police organization.
Commitment to Public Interest—members will al ways uphold public interest over and above
personal interest. All government parties, resources and power of their respective offices must be
employed and used effectively, honestly and efficiently, particularly to avoid wastage of public funds
and revenues.
Non -Partisanship—PNP members shall provide services to everyone without discrimination
regardless of party affiliation in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
Physical Fitness and Health—all PNP members shall strive to be physically and mentally fit and in
good health at all times. Towards this end, they shall undergo regular physical exercise and manual
medical examination I any PNP hospital or medical facility.
Secrecy Discipline—all PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of classified documents and
information against unauthorized disclosure.
Social Awareness—all PNP members and their immediate family members shall be encouraged to
actively get involved in the religious, social and civic activities to enhance the image.
Non-Solicitation of Patronage—all 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, persons affiliated with civic or religious
organizations with regard to their assignments, promotions, transfer or those of other members of
the force, nor shall they initiate any petition to be prepared and presented by citizens in their behalf.
Proper Care and Use of Public Property—members shall be responsible for the security, proper
care and use of public property issued to them and/or deposited under their care and custody.
Unauthorized use of public property for personal convenience or gain and that of their families,
friends or relatives are strictly prohibited.
Devotion to Duty—policemen shall perform their duties with devotion, 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.
Conservation of Natural Resources—policemen shall help in the development and conservation of
our natural re sources for ecological balance and posterity as these are inalienable heritage of our
people.
Discipline—they shall conduct themselves at all times in keeping with the rules and regulations of
the Philip pines.
Loyalty—above all, policemen must be loyal to the Constitution and to the police service as
manifested by their loyalty to their superiors, peers and subordinates as well.
Obedience to Superior—policemen of lower ranks must be always courteous and obedience to
their superior officers.
Command Responsibility—supervisor or immediate superior 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, expanded or utilized in accordance with law and regulations and safe guarded
against losses thru illegal and improper disposition.

Ethical Standards of Policemen

Morality—policemen shall adhere to high standard of morality and decency and shall set food
examples for others to follow. Hence, among others, and in no instance during their terms of office
shall they be involved as owners, operators, managers, or inventors in any illegal gambling den or
houses of ill-repute or other placed 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.
Judicious Use of Authority - policemen shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority in the
performance of duty.
Integrity—policemen shall not allow themselves to be victim of corruption and dishonest practices in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 6713 and other applicable laws.
Justice—policemen shall strive constantly to respect their rights as human beings, parents, children,
citizens, workers, leaders or in other capacities and to see to it that others do likewise.
Humility—policemen shall recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the masters of
the people and toward this end; they should perform their duties without arrogance. They should
also recognize their own inadequacies, inabilities and limitations as individuals and perform their
duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.
Orderliness—policemen shall follow procedures in accomplishing their tasks assigned to them to
minimize waste in the use of time, money and effort.
Perseverance—once a decision is made, all PNP members shall take legitimate action or means to
achieve the goals even in the face of internal or external difficulties, and despite anything which
might weaken their resolve in the course of time.

Customs and Traditions of Policemen

Customs are established usages or social practices carried on by tradition that have obtained the
force of law; whereas,
Traditions are bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usages handed down from generation to
generation with the effect of unwritten law.

Courtesy is a manifestation or expression of consideration and respect for others. Social decorum is
a set of norms and standards practiced by policemen during social and other functions.

Police Customs on Courtesy

Salute—the usual greetings rendered by uniformed members upon meeting and recognizing
persons entitled to a salute.
Salute to National Color and Standard - PNP members must stand at attention and salute the
national color and standard as it pass by them or when the national color is raised or lowered during
ceremonies.
Address/Title—junior in rank addresses senior member who are entitled to salute with the word
“sir.”
Courtesy Calls

Courtesy Call on Newly Assigned/Promoted/Appointed Member—a policeman who is newly

appointed, promoted or assigned in a unit or command must first report or call on the Chief of the
same or other key officials for accounting, orientation and for other purposes.
Christmas Call—PNP members pay a Christmas call on their local executives in their respective
areas of responsibility. This call remembers does not include call on the businessmen and gambling
lord.
New Year’s Call—PNP members pay New Year’s call on their Chiefs or key officials in their areas of
responsibility.
Exit Call—PNP members pay an exit call on their superiors when relieved or rea