SELF-PACED LEARNING MODULE

COLLEGE

MODULE 3
Subject:

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL

STANDARDS (CRIM4-PCES)

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INFORMATION SHEET PR-1.1.1

“POLICE ETHICS”

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 Determine the laws that define the institutional framework
 Understand the police ethics
 Determine the important terms in police ethics

Importance of Ethics in Law Enforcement Ethics in Law Enforcement is extremely important. The
public puts their trust in to law enforcement agencies to be able to perform their jobs in a responsible,
ethical and effective way. This is essential to effective crime control and policing communities. Law
Enforcement agencies which are ethical on a day to day basis are typically more effective and builds
mutual respect in the community between the police officers and the citizens. As societies evolve,
concerns and questions that relate to ethics and ethical behavior become more and more difficult to
address and standard become more complex.

THE LEGAL POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS

A. United Nations General Assembly Resolution 34/169 of 17 December 1979.

Accordingly, Law enforcement official shall;

1. At all times fulfill their duty imposed by law with the high degree of responsibility.
2. Respect and protect human dignity
3. Use force only when strictly necessary
4. Matters of a confidential nature in the possession shall be kept confidential.
5. Not instigate or tolerate any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or
punishment to any person.
6. Ensure the full protection of the health of the persons in their custody.
7. Not commit any acts of corruption.
8. Respect the law and present Code.

B. The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

1. Article II, Section 27 - Maintain honesty and integrity in the public service.
2. Article XI, Section 1 - “ Public office is a public trust”

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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C. Republic Act 6713, “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees”

 Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy of RA 6713 – Promote a high standard of ethics in public service

POLICE ETHICS
- A practical science that treats the principles of human morality and duty as applied to
law enforcement.

Brief Historical Background on the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards

According to Section 37 of RA 6975. “There shall be established a performance evaluation

system which shall be administered in accordance with the rules, regulations and standards, and a CODE
OF CONDUCT promulgated by the Commission for members of the PNP…”

NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 92-4

- The resolution issued by the NAPOLCOM approving the draft of the PNP Code of
Professional Conduct and Ethical standards by the PNP.
- Approved on 12 March 1992.

Purpose of the Code:

1) To foster individual efficiency, behavioral discipline and organizational effectiveness, as

well as respect for constitutional and human rights of citizens, democratic principles and
ideals and the supremacy of civilian authority over the military;
2) To set the moral tone and norms of professional conduct in the police service]
3) To provide moral and ethical guidance to all PNP members; and
4) To enlighten members of the police service of what behavior is really acceptable – to
define “what is permitted and what is prohibited.”

Laws Related to the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards
 RA 3019
- The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
 RA 6713
– Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for Public Officials and Employees. To uphold the
time-honored principle of public service being a public trust, granting awards and incentives
for exemplary service, enumerating prohibited acts and transactions and providing penalties
for violations thereof and for other purposes.
– Approved: February 20, 1989.

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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 RA 7080
- Anti-Plunder Act.
 People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) Rules and Regulation.

TERMS TO FONDER:
1. CRIME – an act committed or omitted in violation of law forbidding or commanding it. Simple
nonfeasance, misfeasance, or malfeasance by public servants or police officers that violates the
provisions of the RPC and other statutes may constitute the commission of the crime.
2. DISHONESTY – the concealment or distortion of truth in a manner of a fact relevant to one’s
office or connected with the performance of his duties.
3. DISLOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT – Consist of abandonment or renunciation of one’s loyalty
to the government of the Philippines, or advocating the overthrow of the government.
4. ETHICAL STANDARD – refers to the conduct and behavior governing a group, a class, or
organization.
5. GIFT – Refers to the thing or right disposed gratuitously, or any act of liberty in favor of another
who accepts it, and shall include a simulated sale or ostensibly onerous disposition thereof. It
shall not include an unsolicited gift of nominal or insignificant value not given in anticipation of,
or exchange for a favor.
6. INCOMPETENCY – It is the manifested lack of adequate ability and fitness for the satisfactory
performance of police duties. This refers to any physical and intellectual quality, the lack of
which substantially incapacitates one to perform the duties of peace officers.
7. MALFEASANCE – It is the performance of some act which ought not to be done. It is the doing
either through ignorance, inattention or malice, of that which the officer had no legal right to do
at all, as when he acts without any authority whatsoever, or exceeds, ignores or abuse his
powers. Or the performance of some act which is unlawful or wrongful or which one has
specially contracted not to perform or it is sometimes called official misconduct.
8. MISCONDUCT – This is generally premeditated, obstinate or intentional purpose. It usually
refers to transgression of some established and definite rule of action, where no discretion is left
except what necessity may demand. It does not necessarily means corruption or criminal
intention but implies wrong intention and not mere error of judgment.
9. MISFEASANCE or Irregularities in the Performance of a Duty – It is the improper performance
of some act which might lawfully be done or the performance of a lawful act in an unlawfully or
culpably negligent manner.
10. MORALS AND MORALITY – It refers to what is judged as good conduct. The term moral is also
used to describe someone who has the capacity to make value judgments and discernment from
wrong.

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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11. MOONLIGHTING – An act of a member of the PNP pursuing or following any calling or
occupation or the act of engaging in any business, which includes but not limited to all activities,
jobs, work, and similar functions, performed, engaged in or undertaken by him, in or off duty
hours with or without compensation, which is inconsistent or incompatible with the PNP duties
and/or functions.
12. NONEFEASANCE OR NEGLECT OF DUTY – It is omission of some act, which ought to be
performed. It is the omission or refusal without sufficient excuse, to perform an act or duty,
which is a peace officers legal obligation to perform.
13. OPPRESSION – Imports an act of cruelty, severity, unlawful execution, or excessive use of
authority.
14. POLICE CUSTOMS AND SOCIAL DECORUM – A set of norms and standards practiced by
members during social and other functions.
15. POLICE ETHICS – It is the practical science that treats the principle of human morality and duty
as applied to law enforcement.
16. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – It refers to the set of behavioral standard governing particular
profession or professionals.
17. PUBLIC OFFICIAL – Includes elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or
temporary, whether in the career or non- career service, including military and police personnel,
whether they receive compensation or not, regardless of amount.
18. PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE – Any persons holding any public office or employment by virtue
of an appointment, election, contract and any persons holding any office or employment, by
appointment or contract in any state-owned or controlled corporation.
19. VIOLATION OF LAW – Presupposes conviction in court of any crime or offense penalized under
RPC or any special law or ordinances.
20. Conflict of interest arises when a public official or employee is a member of a board, an officer,
or a substantial stockholder of a private corporation or owner or has a substantial interest in a
business, and the interest of such corporation or business, or his rights or duties therein, may be
opposed to or affected by the faithful performance of official duty.
21. Commitment to public interest - Public officials and employees shall always uphold the public
interest over and above personal interest. All government resources and powers of their
respective offices must be employed and used efficiently, effectively, honestly and economically,
particularly to avoid wastage in public
22. Professionalism - Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with
the highest degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence and skill. They shall enter public
service with utmost devotion and dedication to duty. They shall endeavor to discourage wrong
perceptions of their roles as dispensers or peddlers of undue patronage.
23. Nationalism and patriotism - Public officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the
Republic and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally produced goods, resources and

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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technology and encourage appreciation and pride of country and people. They shall endeavor to
maintain and defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion.
24. Solicitation or acceptance of gifts - Public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept,
directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value
from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being
regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.
25. Values – are beliefs, principles and philosophies that are important, cherished, prized, upheld
and defended.
26. Virtue – the quality of moral excellence, righteousness, probity, responsibility and goodness;
conformity to standard morality or mores (as by abstention from vices, rectitude); specific type
of moral excellence or other exemplary quality considered meritorious, a worthy practice or
ideal
27. Maximum Tolerance - A conceptual policy laid down for observance of all law enforcement
personnel to exercise utmost restraint and self-control in the performance of their official
functions.
28. Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Financial Disclosure - All public officials and
employees, except those who serve in an honorary capacity, laborers and casual or temporary
workers, shall file under oath their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth and a
Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections and those of their spouses and
unmarried children under eighteen (18) years of age living in their households.

Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Financial Disclosure: The documents must be filed:
a. within thirty (30) days after assumption of office;
b. on or before April 30, of every year thereafter; and
c. within thirty (30) days after separation from the service.

References:
 https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Importance-Of-Ethics-And-Law-Enforcement-
F3GVHSV3RY3W#:~:text=Importance%20of%20Ethics%20in%20Law%20Enforcement%20Ethics
%20in%20Law%20Enforcement,crime%20control%20and%20policing%20communities.
 https://www.scribd.com/document/371714647/Syllabus-Police-Ethics

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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SELF-CHECK PR-3.1.1

A. Identify the following. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

___________1. __________ refers to the conduct and behavior governing a group, a class, or
organization.
___________2. A conceptual policy laid down for observance of all law enforcement personnel to
exercise utmost
___________3. ____________ are beliefs, principles and philosophies that are important, cherished,
prized, upheld and defended.
___________4. Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest
degree of excellence, professionalism, intelligence and skill.
___________5. It is the practical science that treats the principle of human morality and duty as applied
to law enforcement.

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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SELF-CHECK ANSWER KEY PR-3.1.1

1. ETHICAL STANDARDS
2. MAXIMUM TOLERANCE
3. VIRTUE
4. PROFESSIONALISM
5. POLICE ETHICS

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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STUDENT NAME: __________________________________ SECTION: __________________

WRITTEN WORK PR-3.1.1

WRITTEN WORK TITLE: Police ethics

WRITTEN TASK OBJECTIVE: To enable the learner to impart their knowledge regarding the
discussion.
Question:
Answer this in an essay form.

1. Identify the Ethics presented by the police in your community.

ASSESSMENT METHOD: WRITTEN WORK CRITERIA CHECKLIST

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher
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STUDENT NAME: __________________________________ SECTION: __________________

WRITTEN OUTPUT CRITERIA CHECK LIST PR-3.1.1

CRITERIA SCORING
Did I . . .
1 2 3 4 5
1. Focus - The single controlling point made with an awareness of task
about a specific topic.
2. Content - The presentation of ideas developed through facts, examples,
anecdotes, details, opinions, statistics, reasons and/or opinions
3. Organization – The order developed and sustained within and across
paragraphs using transitional devices and including introduction and
conclusion.
4. Style – The choice, use and arrangement of words and sentence
structures that create tone and voice.
5. Conventions – Grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence
formation.
TEACHER’S REMARKS:  QUIZ  RECITATION  PROJECT

GRADE:

5 - Excellently Performed
4 - Very Satisfactorily Performed
3 - Satisfactorily Performed
2 - Fairly Performed
1 - Poorly Performed

______________________________________
TEACHER

Date: ______________________

SUBJECT TEACHER APPROVED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:

PRELIM MODULE 1st – 3rd MS. HANSELLE MAE ONGCOY, MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
S 3 Meeting RCRIM. School Director
Subject Teacher