MAINTAINING TRUST AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

Police Character

It always surprises when one accuses somebody of having a "police character" for
having done some irregular acts. Being used without conscious consideration of its
implications, "police character" becomes a (street) jargon that is attributed to a person
when he acts with arrogance, vulgar in his language, exploits another, or employs
deceitful tactics to enrich himself at the expense of another. While some are elated for
being labeled as such, the use of "police character" as description to person (who is not
a member of the PNP) in reference to his (obnoxious) act is a grave injustice to the real
understanding of what those words actually mean. Thus, instead of having called to
mind the values of "justice, honor and service" when referring to a police character, the
contrary becomes more familiar and fitting maybe because the facts themselves justify
the usage.
 Police Morale

Morale is the term used to express a person's state of mind with reference to
courage, zeal, confidence, and similar qualities; it is esprit de corps. Morale is to the
mind what "condition" is to the body; it is the fitness of the mind for the task at
hand.

Good morale is vital to police work. A police officer needs good morale in order to
accomplish his objectives. His daily work demands that he deal with troublesome
problems, he has many setbacks and discouragements. Good morale stimulates
persistence, energy, and initiative. It also encourages patience and will-power.
 Police esprit de corps

The pride and honor shared by the members of a group. The sense
of unity and commitment to achieving a common goal. It is
persistently pulling each other together even in times of great adversity.
It is a spirit of devotion and loyalty that each organization rely on to
achieve success.
 Exemplary conduct

The Philippine National Police confers awards and medals on

its members in due recognition of outstanding performance. This
policy was established by virtue of 
NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 93-018 issued by the
National Police Commission, dated September 23, 1993, with the
subject “Prescribing the Authorized Decorations, Service Medals,
Ribbons, and Badges of the Philippine National Police” as
amended by NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular 2006-003 dated
November 30, 2006.
 THE MEDALYA NG KAGITINGAN (PNP MEDAL OF VALOR)

The Medalya ng Kagitingan or the PNP Medal of

Valor is the highest award of the Philippine
National Police. It is awarded to any member of
the Philippine National Police who have
performed in action 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. This
award may be given only if the enemy force is so
overwhelming as compared to the government
troops.
 MEDALYA NG KABAYANIHAN (PNP DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT
MEDAL)

The Medalya ng Kabayanihan is awarded

to uniformed members of the Philippine
National Police for acts of conspicuous
courage and gallantry in the face of an
armed enemy or act of heroism so
notable and involving a risk of life so
extraordinary as to set him apart from
his comrades.
 MEDALYA NG KATAPATAN SA PAGLILINGKOD (PNP
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL)
Medalya ng Katapatan is awarded to
members of the Philippine National Police for
exceptional performance of major responsibility
duly recognized as such by the service. The
accomplishment of the duty should have been
complete prior to submission of
recommendation or, if the person being
recommended has been transferred prior to
completion, the accomplishment must have
been determined to be exceptional or
significant.
 MEDALYA NG KATAPANGAN (PNP MEDAL OF
BRAVERY)
The decoration Medalya ng Katapangan or the PNP
Medal of Bravery is the fourth highest award of the
Philippine National Police, corresponding to the
Gold Cross Medal of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
It is conferred on members of the Philippine
National Police who have exhibited gallantry in
action. To qualify, awarded personnel must have
had to face a superior enemy force in actual combat.
The enemy must be superior to the government
troops during the actual combat by at least eight (8)
but not more than twenty (20) combatants.
 MEDALYA NG KATANGITANGING GAWA (PNP OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL)

The Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa is

awarded to PNP members and civilian
personnel of the Republic of the Philippines and
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.
 MEDALYA NG PAMBIHIRANG PAGLILINGKOD (PNP SPECIAL
SERVICE MEDAL)

The Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod is

awarded to any member of the Philippine
National Police and police personnel of friendly
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.
 MEDALYA NG KADAKILAAN (PNP HEROISM
MEDAL)

Medalya ng Kadakilaan to
members of the Philippine
National Police for heroism not
involving actual conflict with an
armed enemy.
 MEDALYA NG KATANGITANGING ASAL (PNP OUTSTANDING
CONDUCT MEDAL)

The Medal ng Katangitanging Asal shall be

awarded to any quasi-police force member or
other civilian volunteers for the heroic acts by
the individual while in action involving actual
conflict with an enemy in a crime situation or
life-saving situation, distinguishing himself
conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at
the risk of life above and beyond the call of
duty.
 MEDALYA NG KAGALINGAN (PNP MEDAL OF
MERIT)

Medalya ng Kagalingan is
awarded to members of the
Philippine National Police for a
single act of heroism or a series
of heroic acts in a duty
responsibility not warranting the
award of Medalya ng Kadakilaan.
 MEDALYA NG KASANAYAN (PNP EFFICIENCY
MEDAL)

Medalya ng Kasanayan is awarded to

members of the Philippine National
Police for eminently meritorious and
invaluable service to merit recognition by
the service as exceptional.
 MEDALYA NG PAPURI (PNP COMMENDATION
MEDAL)
Medalya ng Papuri is awarded to
members of the Philippine
National Police for demonstrated
exemplary efficiency, devotion
and loyalty to their duty
assignments.
MEDALYA NG SUGATANG MAGITING (PNP WOUNDED
PERSONNEL MEDAL)

Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting is awarded to

members of the Philippine National Police for
having been wounded in action against an
enemy, as a direct result of an act of the enemy
provided such wounds necessitate treatment by a
medical officer. For this purpose, a “wound” is
defined as an injury to any part of the body from
an outside force, element or agent sustained as a
result of a hostile act of the enemy.
 MEDALYA NG UGNAYANG
PAMPULISYA (POLICE RELATIONS MEDAL)

Medalya ng Ugnayang
Pampulisya is awarded to
members of the Philippine
National police for meritorious
achievement in the field of police
relations.
 MEDALYA NG MABUTING ASAL (PNP GOOD
CONDUCT MEDAL)

Medalya ng Mabuting Asal is awarded to

members of the Philippine National Police for
conspicuous devotion to duty extended to a
period of five (5) years without record of
punishment, conviction or derogatory
information whatsoever.
 MEDALYA NG PAGLILINGKOD (PNP SERVICE
MEDAL)

• Medalya ng Paglilingkod is awarded to

members of the Philippine National
Police for completion of a t least
twenty (20) years of faithful and
honorable service. One silver star shall
be added on the ribbon for every
additional five (5) years of service.
 MEDALYA NG PAGLABAN SA
MANLILIGALIG (ANTI-DISSIDENCE MEDAL)
Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manliligalig
is awarded to members of the
Philippine National Police, for active
service for any period of six (6)
months while undertaking an
operation, campaign or movement
against the dissidence between
January 1991 and a terminal due
date to be designated later.
 MEDALYA NG PAGTULONG SA NASALANTA (PNP DISASTER RELIEF
AND REHABILITATION MEDAL)

Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta is

awarded to members of the Philippine
National Police for active participation in an
undertaking involving rescue/relief and
rehabilitation operations connected with
typhoons, floods, earthquakes, conflagration,
and other disasters/calamities for any period
during and after disasters/calamities.
 TSAPA SA NATATANGING YUNIT (PNP UNIT
CITATION BADGE)

Tsapa sa Natatanging Yunit is awarded

to units of the Philippine National
Police for acts and services or
exceptional devotion and fidelity.
MEDALYA NG PAGLILINGKOD SA LUZON (LUZON
CAMPAIGN MEDAL)

Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon is

awarded to members of the Philippine
National Police for participation in the
campaign against criminality or
insurgency in Luzon for at least six (6)
months.
 MEDALYA NG PAGLILINGKOD SA
VISAYAS (VISAYAS CAMPAIGN MEDAL)

Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa
Visayas is awarded to members of
the Philippine National Police for
participation in the campaign
against criminality or insurgency
in Visayas for at least six (6)
months.
 MEDALYA NG PAGLILINGKOD SA
MINDANAO (MINDANAO CAMPAIGN MEDAL)

The Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa
Mindanao is awarded to members
of the Philippine National Police for
participation in the campaign
against criminality or insurgency in
Mindanao for at least six (6)
months.
 MGA TSAPA NG KUWALIPIKASYON (PNP
QUALIFICATION BADGES)
Mga Tsapa ng Kuwalipikasyon are awarded to
members of the Philippine National Police for
ability in specialized fields such as water surface
operations, underwater operations, airborne,
navigation, marksmanship, surveillance,
electronics and technical expertise, special
weapons, ordinance, explosives, chemical
weapons, operations such as patrol, traffic,
investigation, vice control, juvenile delinquency
control, as well as administrative and auxiliary
functions.
 Police Officers compassion

Compassion motivates people to “go out of their way to help the

physical, mental, or emotional pains of another and themselves.”
Having compassion in law enforcement can be tough. Police officers
face countless difficult situations that can negatively affect their ability to
have a sense of compassion.
Police Influence over the community

Good police-community relations are imperative for developing trust

between police and citizens. Without this trust, police work becomes
much less effective. Even if the police officers are preventing crime, the
people may not feel safe because there is no trust.
Police Practice of Courtesy

Courtesy is a manifestation or expression of consideration and

respect for others.
Good police practices, thorough training, carefully crafted policies
and appropriate allocation of resources in law enforcement can
ensure public safety and prevent abuses in encounters between police
officers and citizens.
Police leadership

Police leadership style may be either autocratic or

democratic; the autocratic style results in more hostility and
lower morale but also higher quality work. Autocratic leadership
is best in crises, while a democratic style is useful in guiding a
group toward commitment to their mission.
End of presentation