MODULE 3

THE PEOPLE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD [PLEB]

The PLEB is a Disciplinary board created by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod/Bayan in every city and municipality which hear and decide citizen’s
complaint against erring officers of the PNP.

There is AT LEAST ONE (1) PLEB for EVERY 500 city or municipal police
personnel and for each of the legislative districts in a city. In addition, it serves as
CENTRAL RECEIVING entity for any citizen’s complaint against officers and members
of the PNP. lt take cognizance of or refer the complaint to the proper disciplinary or
adjudicatory authority WITHIN 3 DAYS upon the filing of the complaint.

Composition
1. A member of the Sanggunian Panlungsod/bayan chosen by his/her respective
sanggunian;
2. A punong-barangay of the city or municipality concerned chosen by the Liga ng
mga Barangay; and
3. Three (3) other members, who can be removed only for cause, chosen by the
city/municipal peace and order council from among the respected members of the
community known for their probity and integrity, one/ (1) of whom must be a woman
and another, a member of the Bar or in the absence thereof, a college graduate, or,
the principal of the central elementary school in the locality.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS SERVICE (IAS)
Established by virtue of R.A.8551. It has an investigative and adjudicatory
power over the PNP members. It is a part of the PNP BUT enjoining an independence
from the PNP.

Organization of the Internal Affairs Service:

National Office- Headed by Inspector General to be assisted by Deputy
Inspector General
Area (Regional) Office- Headed by Director
Provincial office- Headed by a Superintendent

Note: The head of the IAS shall be a civilian.

Powers of the IAS Over the PNP

1. Pro-active conduct inspections and audits of PNP personnel and units
2. Investigate complain and gather evidence in support of an open investigation.
3. Conduct summary hearing on PNP members facing administrative charges.
4. Submit a periodic report on the assessment, analysis, and evaluation of the
character and behavior of the PNP personnel and units to the Chief PNP and the
NAPOLCOM.
5. File appropriate criminal cases against PNP members before the court as
evidence warrants and assist in the prosecution of the case.
6. Provide assistance to the Office of the Ombudsman in cases involving
personnel of the PNP.

Motu Proprio Investigation

1. Incidents where police personnel discharge a firearms
2. Incidents where death, serious physical injuries, or any violation of human
rights occurred in the conduct of police operations.
3. Incidents where a suspect in the custody of police was seriously injured.
4. Incidents where the evidence is compromised, tampered with, obliterated, or
lost while in custody of police personnel.
5. Incidents where the established rules of engagement have been violated.

Recommendatory Duty in the Promotion: Tasked to provide documents or

recommendations as regards to the promotion of the PNP members or the assignment
of the PNP personnel to key position.

Recommendatory Power in Discipline: Disciplinary measures recommended by

IAS against an erring PNP personnel, once final, cannot be revised, set-aside, or
unduly delayed by any disciplining authority without just cause. Any disciplining
authority who fails to act or who acts with abuse of discretion on the recommendation
of the IAS shall be made liable for gross neglect of duty. The case of erring disciplinary
authority shall be submitted to the Director General for proper disposition.

Entry Qualification to the Internal Affairs Service: Voluntary subject to rigid

screening where only those who, with at least 5 years experience in the Law
enforcement, and no derogatory records. may allowed to enter.

Aside from allowances allowed by law, IAS members are granted occupational
specialty pay not exceeding 50% of the base pay.

Inclusions of Supervisors and Superiors in Internal Affairs Service Investigation:

Immediate supervisor or superior of the personnel of unit being investigated is
automatically included in the investigation to determine lapses in administration and
supervision.

Note: Decision of the Provincial IAS is appealable to Regional Internal Affairs

Service within 10 days. While the decision of RIAS is appealable to National Appellate
Board (NAB)/Court; Complaint against member of the Internal Affairs Service shall be
brought to the office of Inspector-General or to the NAPOLCOM.
GENDER SENSITIVITY PROGRAM

Gender Sensitivity Program in the PNP

1. Creation of Women’s Desk in all police stations throughout the country- to
administer and attend to cases involving crime against chastity, sexual harassment,
abuses committed against women and children and other similar crimes.
2. Prioritization of women for the recruitment and training within five (5) years
from the effectivity of RA 8551- to serve in the Women’s desk. To achieve it, in
every recruitment nationwide, 10% of its quota are allocated for women.
3. Establishment of equal opportunities for women in the PNP, the prevention of sexual
harassment in the workplace, and the prohibition of discrimination on the basis
of gender or sexual orientation.
4. Administrative Liability to any personnel who shall violate the established rules and
regulations regarding gender sensitivity and gender equality [The penalty for the
violator shall be suspension without pay for not less than thirty (30) days and shall
undergo gender sensitivity seminar or training: Provided, That any personnel who
violates the rules more than twice shall be recommended for demotion or dismissal
from the PNP].

Relationship of the DILG with DND in Counter Insurgency (COIN) Functions.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government is relieved of the primary
responsibility on matters involving the suppression of insurgency and other serious
threats to national security.

COIN became the function of the DND through the AFP. However, the PNP,
through information gathering and performance of its ordinary police functions
supports the AFP upon matters involving suppression of insurgency. Likewise, the
President may call on the PNP to support the AFP in combat operations.
PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVES IN THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PNP

Governors and/or Mayors, once elected are automatically become deputies of

the NAPOLCOM in the administration of the PNP personnel assigned in their area
of jurisdiction.

A. Power to Choose PD and/COP

Governor: from the 3 recommendees by the Regional Director.
Mayor: from the 5 recommendees by the Provincial Director

B. Power to employ and deploy: authority to recommend to the Chief of Police or

Provincial Director the transfer, reassignment or detail of PNP members outside
of their respective city or town.

C. Control and Supervision of Anti-Gambling Operations

Note: The term “operational supervision and control” shall mean the power to
direct, superintend, and oversee the day-to-day functions of police investigation of
crime, crime prevention activities, and traffic control in accordance with rules and
regulations set by the NAPOLCOM. It shall also include the power to direct the
employment and deployment of units or elements of the PNP through the Chiefs of
Police concerned.

D. Employment: Refers to the utilization of units or elements of the PNP for the
purpose of protection of lives and properties, enforcement of laws, maintenance of
peace and order, prevention of crimes, arrest of criminals and bringing the
offenders to justice, and ensuring public safety, particularly in the suppression of
disorders, riots, lawless violence, rebellious and seditions conspiracy, insurgency,
subversion and other related activities.
 Deployment: Means the orderly and organized physical movement of elements or
units of the PNP within the city or municipality for purposes of employment thereof.

E. Grounds for Suspension or withdrawal of Deputation by the NAPOLCOM:

Unless reversed by the President; after consultation with the provincial governor
and congressman concerned, the NAPOLCOM may suspend or withdraw the
deputation of any local executive for any of the following grounds:
1) Frequent unauthorized absences
2) Abuse of authority
3) Providing material support to criminal elements OR
4) Engaging in acts inimical to national security or which negate the effectiveness
of the peace and order campaign