MODULE 3

Lesson 2
THEORIES AND PRINCIPLEA OF POLICE SERVICE

THE PNP

A. PNP Mandate
Republic Act 6975 entitled, An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under a Reorganized
Department of the Interior and Local Government and other Purposes as amended by RA 8551
Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998 and further amended by RA 9708.

B. PNP Vision
Imploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030, we shall be a highly capable, effective and credible police
service working in partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safer place to
live, work and do business.

C. PNP Mission
The PNP shall enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure
public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.

D. PNP Philosophy
Service, Honor and Justice

E. PNP Core Values

 Maka – Diyos (Pro-God0
 Makabayan (Pro- Community)
 Makatao ( Pro- People)
 Makakalikasan ( Pro – Environment)

F. PNP Functions
1. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties;

2. Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety;

3. Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring offenders to justice and
assist in their prosecution;

4. Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in accordance with the Constitution
and pertinent laws;

5. Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law, informing the person so
detained of all his rights under the Constitution;

6. Issue licenses for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance with law;

7. Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies and issue licenses to operate
security agencies, and to security guards and private detectives, for the practice of their professions;
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 8. Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as may be provided by law.

G. Home Rule and Continental Theory

Basic Theories about Police Service

1. Home Rule Theory

- Police are considered servants of the community.
- The effectiveness of the police in their functions depends on the expressed wishes and needs of the
people.
- In this theory, police are civilian employees whose primary duty is the preservation of the public peace
and order.
- This applied in countries with decentralized government structure.

2. Continental Theory
- Police are considered servants of a higher authority.
- Ordinary people have little or no share in all of the police duties nor have any direct connection or
cooperation with police functions.
- This theory is applied in countries that have centralized government.

H. Concepts of Police Service

1. Old Concept
- Police service is looked upon as a repressive and suppressive machinery of the government.
- The yardstick of police service efficiency is the increase number of arrest.
- The job of the police is to arrest and put people in jail rather than prevent people from committing
crime or keep them of jail.
- Punishment is the sole instrument of crime control.

2. Modern Concept
- Police service is instrument of crime prevention.
- The modern philosophy of police service is not only focused on criminal apprehensions but also social
services.
- The objective of the police is to promote the welfare of the individual citizen as well as the society in
general.
- The yardstick of the police efficiency is the absence of crime or low crime rate.

I. Four Primal conditions of the PNP Organizations

1. Authority
- This is the supreme source of government for any particular organization. It is the right to direct,
command and control the behavior of the employees by the senior officer by virtue of the rank and
position.

2. Mutual Cooperation / Coordination / Consultation

- An organization exists because it serves a purpose. This purpose is viewed by society as beneficial to it.
This becomes the social legitimacy for the organization to perform its functions in the society. It
constitutes recognition by an agreement with the public on the rationality of its existence. PNP serves
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 the community and which in turn demands mutual cooperation, coordination and consultation with
the community in order to have an integrated and holistic approach to achieve crime prevention and
peace and order.

3. Doctrine
- It is the organization’s objectives. It is also provides the very source of various actions which are
performed to assure organizational coordination. Hence, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of
the organization are based on the statement of doctrines.

Primary PNP Doctrine

a. Fundamental Doctrine – contains rules, policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to the

operational and administrative functions of particular PNP unit. It covers the
operational,administrative, and technical areas that are functionally relevant to the PNP unit
concerned.

b. Ethical Doctrine – the fundamental principles governing the rules of conduct, attitude, behavior, and
ethical norms of the PNP.

4. Discipline
- In any organization, discipline is necessary to promote coordination. Understood as comprising
behavioral regulations, it is imposed either by command or self –restraint to insure supportive behavior
from people composing the organization.

J. Principles of Police Organization

1. Principles of Unity of Objectives

- An organizational structure is effective if it enables individuals to contribute to the organizations/
unit objectives.

2. Principle of Organizational Efficiency

- An Organization structure is effective if it is structured to aid the accomplishment of the
organization’s objectives with a minimum of unsought consequences or costs.

3. The Scalar principle

- It prescribes the vertical hierarchy of organizations. It defines an unbroken chain or scale of units
from top to bottom describing explicitly the flow of authority.
This principle demands the following conditions to achieve effective coordination:
a. Unity of Command – it defines a hierarchical system in which a subordinate is accountable to one
and only immediate superior. This is indispensable to achieve effective coordination and
cooperation. Any violation to this principle undermines authority, jeopardizes discipline, disturbs
order and threatens stability in the organization.

b. Span of Control – this relates to the number of subordinates a superior can effectively supervise.
There is no exact mathematical ration in superior –subordinates relationship. A satisfactory span
of control is determined by the four ( 4 ) factors combined :

 Managerial ability of superior;

 Effectiveness of organizational communication system;
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  Effectiveness of management control exercised over operation;
 Organizational philosophy on centralization versus decentralization of authority and
function.
c. Delegation of Authority – scalar process refers to the growth of the chain of command resulting in
the creation of additional levels in the organizational structure with the corresponding position
and officer to assume the delegated authority. Span of control necessitates delegation of
authority.

4. Functional Principle – prescribes the horizontal growth of the organization which applies to both
line and staff functions in organization. The dynamic foundation of the functional process is for the
division of labor. It simply means the breaking up of work units to achieve specialization. As the
organization grows, the work must be divided and distributed among the concerned office and to be
assigned to some personnel who has knowledge of the same or to one who has the eagerness to
learn the work in order that the same would not be so inclusive to an extent that it could hardly be
performed. Such division must be defined to identify the clear areas of specialization. The division of
work will support the operational performance of the organization.

5. Line and Staff principle –a line organization refers to the functions that carry the direct
accomplishment of its objectives. The staff on the other hand, refers to organization’s functions in
an advisory, facilitative and supportive capacity to the line functions. Another viewpoint contends
that those having relatively unlimited authority over those whom orders are given are considered
line officials while those having authority restricted their functional area are called staff officials.

6. Directorial Staff Principles – prescribes the directorial authority of the directorate in the national
and regional levels and other equivalent units to which the functions of the line and staff programs
are aligned.

7. Principle of Balance – in every structure there is a need for equilibrium or equality. The application
of principles or techniques must be balance to ensure the overall effectiveness of the structure in
meeting the organization’s objectives.

8. Principle of Delegation – authority delegated to all individual managers should be clear, adequate
and unequivocal to ensure their ability to accomplish the expected results.

9. Principle of Absoluteness of Responsibility - the responsibility of the subordinates to the superiors

for performance is absolute, and the superiors are accountable for their subordinate’s activities.

10. Principles of Parity of Authority and Responsibility – the responsibility for actions cannot be greater
than that expressly or impliedly delegated authority nor should it be less.

11. Authority Level principle – maintenance of intended delegations requires that decisions within the
authority of individual commander should be made by them and not to be referred upward in the
organizational structure.

12. Principle of Flexibility – the more provisions are made for building flexibility in an organizational
structure, the more adequately an organization’s structure can fulfill its purpose. Devices and
techniques for anticipating and reacting to change must be built into every structure. Every unit
moves towards its goal in a changing environment, both external and internal. The units develops
inflexibilities , whether these are resistance to change , too complicated procedures , or too firm

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 department lines , risking inability to meet the challenges of behavior , technical , biological , political
and social change.

13. Principle of Leadership Facilitation – the organization’s structure and delegated authority enable its
leaders/commanders to design and maintain an environment for performance, thus it will help its
leaders and organization to accomplish its purpose.

14. Completed Staff Work Principle – actions of staff officers must be completed staff actions. A
completed staff action includes a thorough analysis of a problem, consideration of all feasible
courses of action, and recommended solution in which the commander can approve or disapprove.
This procedure usually gives more work for staff officers, but provides the commander more
freedom to think and decide.

15. Chain of Command – it is the hierarchical relationship of positions through which the primary
functions of the organization are performed. It is a line or chain of superior from top to bottom;
the route taken for all communications which may either start from or go to thru top authority in the
chain. A unit director exercises his authority and responsibility through a “command”. It consists of
different levels as follows:

a. Top Echelon - the top most level in the chain where the overall responsibility and authority over
subordinate commands and units is placed.

b. Middle Echelon – the next lower echelon constitutes subordinate commands/units apportioned
by the commander in order to accomplish his tasks. Each of these subordinate commanders is
responsible to the common superior for the accomplishment of his assigned task. The Regional
Commanders and National Support Units and Provincial City Commands/ NCR Districts belong to
the middle echelon. However for purposes of clarify, the echelon is further categorized as
follows:

 Police Regional Offices – top middle echelon

 Provincial /City Police Offices/NCR District Offices – intermediary middle echelon
 Municipal Police Offices / Numbered Police Stations – lower middle echelon

c. Lower Echelon – the lower echelon is comprised of the subordinate units further apportioned by
subordinate commanders, such as the municipal and city police stations. A commander
apportions his tasks to his subordinates to an extent dictated primarily by the nature of the task,
availability of material and human resources.

16. Command Authority – this is responsibility of the commander to plan, organize, direct, coordinate,
and control PNP forces or units in order to accomplish an assigned mission or task. Included on such
responsibility are matters of health, welfare, moral, training and discipline of subordinate.

17. Command Responsibility – the commander is responsible for all that his subordinates or unit does
or fails to do. This responsibility can never be delegated otherwise it would constitute an abdication
of his role as a commander. He alone answers for the success or failure of his command in all
circumstances.

18. Staff Authority – it is the commander that delegates authority to a particular staff officer to take
action on matters within the bounds or command policies. The staff officer issue orders in the name
of the commander who assumes responsibility for such orders. The authority delegated among the
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 staff officer varies with the level and mission of the command, the urgency of operations and the
relationship of the staff officer’s functional area.

19. Staff Responsibility – staff officers are those tasked with a functional areas of interest. Each is
responsible for the accomplishment of all staff actions within his area of interest. However, such
responsibility does not carry, command authority over other staff officer or other elements of the
command.

II. COMMON TERMINOLOGIES IN POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT

Accountability – this refers to the obligation to be responsible and oversee the authority delegated and
tasks assigned to subordinates.
Authority – it is the right to decide and command.
Attrition from the Service – it is the retirement or separation in the police service of PNP Uniformed
Personnel pursuant to any of the means mentioned in Section 24 to 29 of RA 8551.
Average Monthly Crime Rate – Crime incidents divided into the number of months in a year.
Base Pay – It is the fixed amount received by the uniformed PNP personnel on a monthly basis.
Collateral Function – function performed by the PNP in collaboration with other law enforcement
agencies and police volunteers.
Command - the authority vested to a senior or superior police officer by virtue of his rank or assigned
over his subordinates.
Commissioned Officer (PCO) - a police officer with a police rank of police lieutenant (Inspector) and
higher.

Competency – refers to an individual’s knowledge, skills and attitudes that lead to superior and maximum
performance.
Compulsory Retirement – it is the retirement in the service upon attainment of age fifty six (56).
Crime Clearance Efficiency – the percentage of cleared cases out of the total number of crime incidents
handled by the police for a given period of time.
Crime Cleared – a crime/case is considered cleared when:

a. At least one of the offenders has been identified.

b. There is sufficient evidence to charge the offender and
c. The offender has been charged in court.

Crime Prevention – an act that aims to prevent the commission of crimes by adopting measures that
leads to early detection, deterrence or denial of a crime.

Crime Rate – the number of crime incidents in a given period of time for every 100,000 inhabitants of an
area.

Crime Reporting – it is the act of reporting a crime committed by a victim or concerned citizens to the
police station and other similar law enforcement agencies/ institutions.
Crime Solution - the act of investigation the crime leading to the prosecution of perpetrators.
Crime Solution Efficiency – the percentage of solved cases out of the total number of crime incidents
handled by the police for a given period of time.

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Crime Solved - a crime is considered “solved” when:
a. The offender /perpetrator has been identified.
b. The offender /perpetrator has been charge based on evidence.
c. The offender /perpetrator has been taken into custody
d. The offender /perpetrator has been charged before the prosecutor’s office or court of
appropriate jurisdiction
e. Elements beyond police control prevent the arrest of the offender ,as when the victim refuses to
prosecute or the death of the offender
f. Arrest of one offender can solve several crimes or offenders maybe arrested in the process of
solving crime.
Crime Volume – the number of crime incidents committed in a given area over a period of time which
include index and non-index crime.

Delegated Authority–it is the action by which the Chief PNP assigns part of his authority to his Deputies,
Directorial Staff, and Regional Directors.

Departmental Rules/Policies – the rules established by the police department /administrators to control
and conduct of the members of the police force.

Dismissal from theService – it is the separation of as a result of his/her case that includes cancellation of
eligibility , forfeiture of retirement benefits , and disqualification in the re – employment in the
government service.

Dropped from Rolls – it is a non- disciplinary action against erring personnel where he/she is no longer
receiving salary and the issued firearms will be taken by the PNP.

Duty Manual – a book of instruction that describes the procedures and defines the duties of officers
assigned to a specified post or position.
Flying Pay – it is given to all PNP pilots and crew of aircrafts whose duty requires regular and frequent
aerial flights, provided that they maintain an average of four (4) hours aerial flight per month. The rate of
flying pay is placed at fifty percent (50%) of their authorized base pay.

Fundamental Doctrine – It states the basic principles policies and bases in the planning, organizing and
management of the PNP in support of the PNP vision, mission and strategic action plan towards the
attainment of national objectives.

Hazard Pay – it is given to the PNP uniformed personnel as basic occupational hazard pay considering that
law enforcement is a hazardous occupation.

Heroic Deed/Act – the act of conspicuous courage and gallantry at the risk of his/her life above and
beyond the call of duty.
Index Crime – these are crimes which are serious in nature and which occur with sufficient frequency and
regularity such that they serve as an index to the crime situation. These are the crimes of murder,
homicide, physical injuries, catnapping, cattle rustling, robbery, theft and rape.

Investigation – it is the collection of fact to identify the suspect, locate the suspect, and provide evidence
of the guilt.
Killed Police Operation – it refers to a PNP personnel when is killed in the actual performance of duty or
by reason or an account of previous discharge of function.
Leave of Absence – it is the right to officials and employees not to report for work with or without pay as
may be provided by law and as the rules prescribed in the Omnibus Rule of Leave.

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Longevity Pay – it is an incentive given to PNP Uniformed Personnel amounting to ten percent (10%) of
their basic monthly salaries for every five (5) years of service.

Manage – the direct or conduct the affairs or interest of various police units ; to control the direction,
operation and business of a police unit or the police organization as a whole.
Morale and Esprit – de Corps–this refers to the mental state of the troop /group characterized by
confidence, zeal and pride in their organization. In peace, it is measured by their contentment and well-
being; in war, it is measured by their will and courage to execute the arduous tasks assigned to them.
Individual moral and sense of Esprit de – Corps denotes optimism and confidence on good leadership,
thorough and comprehensive training and pride of the individual in himself and his unit.
Non –Commissioned Officer (PNCO) – a police officer with a rank of Police Executive Master Sergeant
(SPO4) and lower.
Non – Index Crimes – these are violations of special laws such as illegal logging or local ordinances.
Off – Duty – the nature of which the police office is free from specific routine duty.
On –Duty – it is period when an officer is actively engaged in the performance of his duty; also called
Active Duty.
Operational Manual – it contains the principles and rules governing the planning, organization, direction,
and employment and deployment of the PNP forces in the accomplishment of basic security operational
mission in crime prevention and solution ; law enforcement , public safety and security.
Optional Retirement – it is the retirement upon accumulation of the at least twenty years (20) of
satisfactory active service of his/her own request and with the approved of NAPOLCOM.
Organize – to form a police unit for the purpose of accomplishing a common objective; to arrange
systematically a group of police unit.

Organizing – the act of systematically arranging police units in hierarchical order to perform specific
functions thus active desired objectives.
PNP Doctrines – a body of officially sanctioned beliefs and fundamental principles that guides the
organization in support of national objectives.

PNP Ethical Doctrine – it defines the fundamental principles governing the rules of conduct, attitude
behaviour and ethical norms of the PNP.
Police Accountability – it refers to the legal responsibilities of the police officers to face any consequence
that may arise while exercising their powers, duties and functions.
Police Attaché - Senior Police Commissioned Officer with duties and function of police officer and a
diplomat at the same time. He may also be called as Police Liaison Officer, Police Liaison Attaché or as the
case maybe depending on the accreditation of the host country.
Police Management – the art or manner of administering, controlling, or handling all the various aspects
of the police organization; the skilful use of means to accomplish the task, purpose or objective of a police
unit or organization.

Police Organizational Chart – it is the framework of the organization showing the hierarchy of offices and
positions to effectively manage a police force.
Police Politics – the study of public administration or affairs of the government in relation to police
matters; manoeuvring for power within the police organization.

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Position of Collateral Responsibility – a position that assumes a primary responsibility to supervise and
orchestrate the activities of the command/unit or office supportive/vital to the accomplishment of the
mission /function of the officer holding the position of major responsibility.

Position of Hands –on Responsibility – a position that has the immediate hands –on responsibility in the
machine/ equipment operation, clerks, resources operation or plan execution.

Position of Major Responsibility – a position that has major decision – making prerogative and ultimate
assumption of responsibility or a key position of leadership.

Posthumous Promotion – a special promotion given for acts of heroism exhibited in the face of an armed
enemy or in the conduct of rescue /disaster operations resulting in the loss of life.
Posthumously Separated Personnel – it refers to a PNP personnel with at least 20 years of active service
who died in line of duty.
Promotion – it is the conferment to the next higher rank with an increase in duties and responsibilities as
authorized by law, usually accompanied by the corresponding increase in salary.
Regular Promotion – it refers to the promotion to the next higher rank granted to any uniformed
personnel who passed the minimum qualification standard.
Sea Duty Pay – it is given to a PNP Maritime Group personnel amounting to 25% of the base pay given at
the end of the month or each end of the quarter.

Second Level Promotion – promotion from the rank of Patrolman/Patrolwoman to Police Colonel
provided that he/she meets the approved qualification standards required for every rank.

Special Promotion – it refers to the promotion to the next higher rank granted to any uniformed
personnel who has exhibit acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry at the risk/her life above and
beyond the call of duty.

Specialist Pay - it is given to a deserving PNP non-officer personnel who is not assigned in critical areas
and has demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness through skills, aptitude training, experiences and
knowledge of specific police duties and specialties.
Spot Promotion – it is a special promotion conferred by the President of the Republic of the Philippines
which shall be exempted from the validation of NAPOLCOM.
Subordinate – it refers to an officer belonging to the lower or inferior rank.
Superior Officer – an officer having supervisory responsibilities (either temporary or permanent) over an
officer of lower rank.
Third Level Promotion – promotion from the rank of Police Colonel (PCOL) to Police General (PGEN)
provided he/she is within the Promotional Zone or Consideration and designated to the approved to
position.
Time – In – Grade – it is the minimum period required before a third level becomes eligible to be
promoted to the next rank.
Total Permanent Physical Disability – it is a permanent and total disability as a result of injuries suffered
or sickness contracted in the performance of duty wherein a member is unfit or unable to further perform
the duties of his position.
Wounded in Police Operation – it is a PNP personnel who is wounded in the actual performance of duty
or by reason or on account of previous discharge of function.

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 Lesson 3
ORGANIZATIONAL SET –UP OF THE PNP

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP OF THE PNP AND THE NAPOLCOM

I. National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)

The National Police Commission is the agency mandated by the 1987 Constitution and the Major Police
Reform laws, Republic Act No. 6975 and 8551 to administer and control the Philippine National Police
under RA 8551 , otherwise known as the ‘ PNP REFORM AND ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998”, the
Commission’s authority over the PNP were strengthened and expanded to include the administration of
police entrance examinations, the conduct of per –charge investigation of police anomalies and
irregularities , and summary dismissal of erring police officers.

A. Powers and Functions

(a) Exercise administrative control over the Philippine National Police;

(b) Advise the President on all matters involving police functions and administration;

(c) Foster and develop policies and promulgate rules and regulations, standards and procedures to
improve police services based on sound professional concepts and principles;

(d) Examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such purposes on a continuing
basis, the performance, activities, and facilities of all police agencies throughout the country;

(e) Prepare a police manual prescribing rules and regulations for efficient organization,
administration, and operation, including recruitment, selection, promotion and retirement;

(f) Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;

(g) Conduct surveys and compile statistical data for the proper evaluation of the efficiency and
effectiveness of all police units in the country;

(h) Render to the President and to Congress an annual report on its activities and accomplishments
during the thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar year, which shall include an appraisal of the
conditions obtaining in the organization and administration of police agencies in the municipalities, cities
and provinces throughout the country, and recommendations for appropriate remedial legislation;

(i) Approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical requirements,
communications, records, information systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting;

(j) Affirm, reverse or modify, through the National Appellate Board, personnel disciplinary actions
involving demotion or dismissal from the service imposed upon members of the Philippine National Police
by the Chief of the Philippine National Police;

(k) Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the regional appellate boards over administrative cases
against policemen and over decisions on claims for police benefits;

(l) Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days before the
commencement of each calendar year, a crime prevention;
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 (m) Prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms and, after consultation with
the Philippine Heraldy Commission, for insignia of ranks, awards and medals of honor;

(n) Issue subpoena and subpoena ducestecum in matters pertaining to the discharge of its own
powers and duties, and designate who among its personnel can issue such processes and administer
oaths in connection therewith; and

(o) Perform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and as the
President may direct.

B. Mission and Vision

Vision:
“The national Police Commission shall be a competent and responsive overseer of an effective police
service”
Mission:

“To exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP, with the end view of
ensuring a highly capable, effective and credible police service “

C. Composition of the NA:POLCOM

The NAPOLCOM as a collegial body is composed of an ex-officio Chaiperson, four (4) regular

Lesson 4

RANKS AND UNIFORM

I. PNP RANK CLASSIFICATION IN THE PNP

OLD NEMENCLATURE NEW NOMENCALTURE ABBREVIATION

Police Director General Police General PGEN

Police Deputy Director General Police Lieutenant General PLTGEN
Police Director Police Major General PMGEN
Police Chief Superintendent Police Brigadier General PBGEN
Police Senior Superintendent Police Colonel PCOL
Police Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel PLTCOL
Police Chief Inspector Police Major PMAJ
Police Senior Inspector Police Captain PCPT
Police Inspector Police Lieutenant PLT
Senior Police Officer IV Police Executive Master PEMS
Sergeant
Senior Police Officer III Police Chief Master Sergeant PCMS
Senior Police Officer II Police Senior Master Sergeant PSMS
Senior Police Officer I Police Master Sergeant PMSg
Police officer III Police Staff Sergeant PSSg
Police Officer II Police Corporal PCpl
Police Officer I Patrolman/Patrolwoman Pat

NOTE: RA No. 11200 dated February 8, 2019 and Memo from the Chief Directorial Staff Re:
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Modification of Rank Classification in the PNP dated March 23, 2019.

II. PNP RANK INSINIA AND UNIFORM

PNP Rank Classification with Respective Rank Insignia

A. Police Commissioned Officer Insignia

1. Police General 4 Stars

2. Police Lieutenant General 3 Stars

3. Police Major General 2 Stars

4. Police Brigadier General 1 Star

5. Police Colonel 3 Sampaguita Insignia

6. Police Lieutenant Colonel 2 Sampaguita

7. Police Major 1 Sampaguita

8. Police Captain 2 Anahaw leaf Inside a Diamond

9. Police Lieutenant 1 Anahaw leaf Inside a Diamond

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 B. Police Non- Commissioned Insignia
Officers

10. Police Executive Master Sergeant Chevron with 3 Bars with a star between the Chevron and
Bars

11. Police Chief Master Sergeant 3 Chevron with 3 Bars

12. Police Senior Master Sergeant 3 Chevron with 2 Bars

13. Police Master Sergeant 3 Chevron with 1 Bar

14. Police Staff Sergeant 3 Chevron

15. Police Corporal 2 Chevron

16. Patrolman/Patrolwoman 1 Chevron

III. PNP STAR RANK POSITION

A. POLICE GENERAL ( Exclusive)

1. Chief , PNP
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 B. POLICE LIEUTENANT (Entry)
1. The Deputy Chief , PNP for Administration
2. The Deputy Chief , PNP for Operation
3. The Chief Directorial Staff

C. POLICE MAJOR GENERAL (Exclusive)

1. The Director for Personnel and Records management
2. The Director for Intelligence
3. The Director for Operations
4. The Director for Logistics
5. The Director for Plans
6. The Director for Controllership
7. The Director for Police Community Relations
8. The Director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development
9. The Director for Investigation and Detective Management
10. The Director for Research and Development
11. The Director for Information and Communication Technology Management
12. The Director for Integrated Police Operation Western Mindanao
13. The Director for Integrated Police Operation Eastern Mindanao
14. The Director for Integrated police Operation -Visayas
15. The Director for Integrated Police Operation Southern Luzon
16. The Director for integrated Police Operation Northern Luzon
17. Regional Director ,NCRPO
18. Director , Special Action Force
19. Director , Criminal Investigation and detection Group
20. Director , Civil Security Group
21. Deputy Inspector General , Internal Affairs Service
22. Director , PNPA
23. Director , NPTI

D. POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL ( Entry)

1. Deputy Director for Personnel and Records Management
2. Deputy Director for Intelligence
3. Deputy Director for Operations
4. Deputy Director for Logistics
5. Deputy Director for Plans

E. M

Entry Positions – refers to positions that may be occupied by PCOs holding one (1) rank lower than the
prescribed rank of the said positions.

Exclusive Positions – refer to positions that can only be occupied by PCOs already holding the rank
prescribed for the said positions.

IV. PNP AWARDS AND DECORATION

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  PNP Awards and Incentives are given for outstanding achievement and or performance of any
member of the Philippine National Police, quasi- police forces and civilian volunteers (PNP Circular
Number 2006 -014)

A. Operational Awards

1. MedalyangKagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor)

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb above and beyond the call of
duty. In order to justify the award, a member of the PNP must perform a deed of
personal bravery and self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty so conspicuous
as to distinguish himself clearly above his comrades in the performance of more
than ordinary hazardous service.

 In case of actual combat with armed enemies, this award may be given only
if the enemy force is so overwhelming as compared to the government troops.

2. MedalyangKabayanihan ( PNP Distinguish Conduct Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for acts of conspicuous courage
and gallantry in the face of an armed enemy in a combat situation wherein the enemy
force is greater than the government troops.
 An act or acts of heroism so notable and involving risk of life as extraordinary
as to set him apart from his comrades.
 An operational accomplishment not warranting the MedalyangKagitingan.

3. MedalyangKatapangan ( PNP Bravery Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for gallantry in action or

warranting the MedalyangKagitingan or MedalyangKabayanihan.

4. MedalyangKadakilaan ( PNP Heroism Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for heroism not involving
conflict with an armed enemy and acts of heroism not warranting the
MedalyangKatapangan.

5. MedalyangKatangi – tanging Asal (PNP Outstanding Conduct Medal)

 It is an award given to Quasi-Police Forces and other Civilian Volunteers for

heroic acts by the individual while in action involving actual conflict with an enemy in a
crime situation wherein the enemy force is greater than the government force and the
government.
 Lifesaving situation distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty.

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6. MedalyangKagalingan ( PNP Merit Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed memebers of the PNP for heroic

achievements not warranting the award of MedalyangKadakilaanb.
 For single act of heroism or series of heroic acts in a duty responsibility: a.
neutralization of criminal element; b. arrest of most wanted person; c. recovery of
firearms/illegal drugs.

7. MedalyangPapuri ( PNP Commendation Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation in a
successful police operation in a supporting capacity;
 For other operational accomplishment not warranting the
MedalyangKagalingan.

8. MedalyangSugatangMagiting
 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for having been
wounded in action against an enemy as a direct result of an act of enemy provided
such wounds necessitate treatment by a medical office.

B. Administrative Awards

1. MedalyangKatapatansaPaglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal)

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP who have an

exceptional performance of major responsibility duly recognized as such by the
service.

2. MedalyangKatangi-tanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP, Citizens of the Republic

of the Philippines and Citizens of friendly foreign nations for distinguished or
extraordinary achievement or service in the advancement of science, socio economic,
technical and or police related to public service of the highest order.
 For excelling in the field of sport, schooling and other competitions held
abroad besting participants from other country by occupying the topmost slot or
position;
 For excelling in the performance of the highest position in any international
body or organization.

3. MedalyangPambihirangPaglilingkod ( PNP Special Service Medal )

 It is an award given in any member of the PNP police personnel of friendly

foreign nations, Citizens of the Republic of the Philippines and Citizen Friendly of
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 foreign nations for eminently meritorious and invaluable service in the field of police operations while in
position of major responsibility. The performance of duty must be such as to merit recognition by the
service as exceptional.

4. Medalyangkasanayan ( PNP Efficiency Madal)

 it is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP

5. MedalyangPapuri ( PNP Commendation Medal )

 It is an award given to any member of the PNP for demonstrated exemplary
efficiency , devotion and loyalty to their duty assignment ;
 Participation in any operation or administrative undertaking in supporting
capacity;
 Other minor administrative accomplishments;
 Garnering 2nd and 3rd place in graduation merit of any PNP career course;
 Given to the other personnel of the RD, NSU, PRO, on the relied of RD
/Director
 Commendation from and covered by a resolution of the Senate House of
Representative.

C. Miscellaneous Awards

1. MedalyangUgnayangPampulisya (PNP Police Relations Medal )

 It is an award given to any member of the PNP for meritorious achievement in

the field of police relations.

2. MedalyangMabutingAsal (PNP Good Conduct Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for conspicuous

devotion to duty extended for a period of five (5) years without any record of
punishment, conviction or derogatory information whatsoever.

3. MedalyangPaglilingkod (PNP Service Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for completion of at

least twenty (20) years of faithful and honourable service.

4. MedalyangPaglabanasaManliligalig ( Anti Dissidence Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for active service for
the period of six (6) months while undertaking an operational, campaign or
movement against dissidence between January 1991 and terminal date determined.
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5. MedalyangPagtulongsaNasalanta ( PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation medal )

 It is an award given to any member of the PNP for active participation in an

undertaking involving rescue/relief and rehabilitation operations connected with
typhoon, floods earthquakes, conflagration, and other disaster/calamities for any
period during and after disaster/calamities.

6. TsapangNatatangingYunit ( PNP Unit Citation Badge )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for exceptional devotion and
fidelity.

7. MedalyangPaglilingkodsa Luzon ( Luzon Campaign Medal)

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation

in the campaign against criminality or insurgency in Luzon for at least (6)
months.

8. MedalyangpaglilingkodsaVisayas ( Visayas Campaign Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation in the

campaign against criminality or insurgency in Visayas for at least (6) months.

9. MedalyangPaglilingkodsa Mindanao ( Mindanao Campaign Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the campaign against
criminality or insurgency in Mindanao for at least (6) months.

10. TsapangKuwalipikasyon (PNP qualification Badge )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP

for ability in specialized field such as water surface operations ,
under water operations , airborne , navigation , marksmanship
, surveillance , electronics, and electrical expertise , special
weapons, ordinance , explosives, chemical weapons ,
operations such as patrol , traffic , investigation, vice control,
juvenile delinquency control as well as administrative auxiliary functions.

11. MedalyangPaglilingkod Laban saKriminalidad (Anti-Criminality Campaign Medal )

 It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for significant improvement in the peace
and order situation and successful implementation of anti-criminality campaign for at least six (6)
months.

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