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POLICE ORGANIZATIONsemis2
POLICE ORGANIZATIONsemis2
ORGANIZATIONPOLICE - one of the pillars of the criminal justicesystem that has the specific
responsibility ofmaintaining law and order and combating crimewithin the society.
ORIGIN OF THE WORD “POLICE” POLITEIA – Greek word which meansgovernment of the city
POLICE – French word which was later adopted by the English language
1. HOME RULE THEORY (H=C)-Policemen are regarded as servants of the community, who rely for the
efficiency oftheir functions upon the express needs ofthe people.-policemen are civil servants
whose key dutyis the preservation of public peace andsecurity’
2. CONTINENTAL THEORY (C=H)- policemen are regarded as state orservants of the higher
authorities-the people have no share or have littleparticipation with the duties nor
connectionwith the police organization.
1. OLD CONCEPT- police service gives the impression of beingmerely a suppressive machinery- this
philosophy advocates that themeasurement of police competence is theincreasing number of
arrests, throwingoffenders in detention facilities rather thantrying to prevent them from
committingcrimes
2. MODERN CONCEPT- regards police as the first line of defense ofthe criminal justice system, an
organ of crime prevention- police efficiency is measured by the decreasing number of
crimes - broadens police activities to cater to socialservices and has for its mission the welfareof the
individual as well as that of the
Division of work - work specialization canincrease efficiency with the same amount of
effort.Authority and Responsibility- authority includesthe right to command and the power
to requireobedience. One cannot have authority withoutresponsibility.
Discipline - necessary for an organization tofunction effectively, however, the state of
thedisciplinary process depends upon the quality of itsleaders.
Scalar Chain - the hierarchy of authority is theorder of ranks from the highest to the lowest levelsof
the organization. Shows the vertical hierarchy ofthe organization which defines an unbroken chainof
units from top to bottom describing explicitly theflow of authority.
1. FUNCTIONAL UNITS
a) Bureau - the largest organic functional unitwithin a large department; comprised ofseveral
divisions.
d) Unit - functional group within a section orthe smallest functional group within
anorganization.
2. TERRITORIAL UNITS
b) Route - a length of streets designated forpatrol purpose, also called line beat.
e) District - a geographical subdivision of acity for patrol purposes, usually with its ownstation.
1. PRIMARY OR LINE FUNCTIONS- Functions that carry out the major purposesof the organization,
delivering the servicesand dealing directly with the public- The backbone of the police department-
Examples: patrolling, traffic duties, crimeinvestigation
2. STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS- functions that are designed to support theline functions and
assist in the performanceof the line functions- examples: planning, research, budgetingand legal
advice
3. AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS- functions involving the logistical operationsof the organization- examples:
training, communication,maintenance, records management,supplies and equipment management
1. OPERATIONAL UNITS- those that perform primary or line functions- examples are patrol, traffic,
investigationand vice Control,
2. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS- those that perform the administrativefunctions- Examples are personnel,
finance, planningand training.
3. SERVICE UNITS- those that perform auxiliary functions- Examples are communication,
recordsmanagement, supplies.
1. LINE- the oldest and simplest kind; also called military- defined by its clear chain of command from the
highest to the lowest and vice versa- depicts the line functions of the organization- orders or commands
must come from the higher l level of authority before it can be carried out- involves few departments
2. FUNCTIONAL- structure according to functions and specializedunits- depicts staff functions of the
organization- Responsibilities are divided among authorities who are all accountable to the authority
above.
3. LINE AND STAFF- a combination of the line and functional kind- combines the flow of information from
the linestructure with the staff departments that service,advise, and support them- generally more
formal in nature and has manydepartments
1. AUTHORITY- the supreme source of government for anyparticular organization- the right to
exercise, to decide and tocommand by virtue of rank and position
3. DOCTRINE- provides for the organization’s objectives- provides the various actions, hence,policies,
procedures, rules and regulationsof the org. are based on the statement ofdoctrines
1. UNITY OF COMMAND- dictates that there should only be ONE MANcommanding the unit to
ensure uniformity in theexecution of orders
2. SPAN OF CONTROL- the maximum number of subordinates that a superior can effectively
supervise Factors affecting the span of control:a) Leadership qualities of the supervisorsb) Nature of the
job and work conditionsc) Complexity of taskd) Education and skill of the employees/
6. CHAIN OF COMMAND- the arrangement of officers from top to bottom on the basis of rank or position
and authority.
7. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY- dictates that immediate commanders shall beresponsible for the
effective supervision andcontrol.
1. KIN POLICING- the family of the offended individual wasexpected to assume responsibility for
justice- the family of the victim was allowed to exactvengeance
2. EGYPT- ancient rulers had elite unit to protect them- created the MEDJAYS, a form of policeforce
whose duties include guarding of thetombs and apprehending thieves- introduced the use of dogs as
guards andprotectors.
3. ROME- created the first organized police forcecalled VIGILES OF ROME, or VIGILESURBANI -
(watchmen of the city)which had the primary task offirefighting and policing- the Vigiles acted as
night watch,apprehending thieves, keeping an eye outfor burglars and hunting down runaway
personal guards
4. ENGLAND
SYSTEM
-required all males aged 12 and above to
TYTHINGMEN
tythings
the
word
“sheriff”
b) PARISH CONSTABLES
crimes
1) ENGLAND
was located.
Fielding
Commission on Appointments
KINDS OF APPOINTMENT
service.
RA 8551).
uniform)
oINSPECTOR EXAMINATION
KINDS OF PROMOTION
oEducational attainment
oCompletion of appropriate
above
SPOIV
SPOI
TIME-IN GRADE – the number of years
maintained as follows (
promotional examinations
Promotional Examination
oPolice Superintendent
Promotional Examination
GALLANTRY
POSITION.
PROMOTING AUTHORITIES:
ATTRITION SYSTEM
separated
separated
rating periods
periods;
justifiable reasons;
oKINDS OF RETIREMENT
(20) years
incident.
jurisdiction.
Regional Director.
activities.
DEPLOYMENT - shall mean the orderly and
SUSPENSION OR WITHDRAWAL OF
oAbuse of authority;
elements; or
RA 8551
case;
following cases:
discharges a firearm;
ORGANIZATION OF IAS
offices
Superintendent
complaint
ENTITY FOR
police personnel
omembership in the PLEB is a civic duty
COMPOSITION OF PLEB
panlungsod/bayan
concerned
community
evidence
service
ADMINISTRATIVE
DISCIPLINARY
the PNP.
COMPLAINTS
DAYS, or by DISMISSAL
oinsubordination
ohabitual drunkenness
Discipline
(180) DAYS
the PLEB
NOTE:
oThe PLEB decision of the suspension is final
receipt of decision.
receipt of decision.
decision.
requirement.”
PROGRAM
quota.
OF WAIVERS
oOutstanding accomplishments or
and others;
PROGRAM
(AHW)
PERSONNEL
headquarters
PNP