CHECKPOINT

OVERVIEW
 CHECKPOINT is a place where the police check
vehicular/ pedestrian traffic in order to enforce
circulation control measure and other laws, orders,
and regulations.

 The establishment of checkpoints must always be

authorized by the Head of Office of the territorial
PNP Unit and manned by uniformed PNP
personnel. Other units directly involved in an
operation may establish mobile checkpoints in
coordination with the Unit Commander in the area.
Composition:
1. Team Leader (TL) - shall lead and take responsibility in the
conduct of checkpoint preferably an officer with the rank of at
least Police Inspector;
2. Spotter - personnel who will point/profile suspected vehicle
subject for checkpoint;
3. Spokesperson - personnel who is solely in charge of
communicating with the motorists subject for checkpoint;
4. Investigation Sub-team - in charge of investigation and
documentation of possible incidents in the checkpoint to include
issuance of Traffic Citation Ticket (TCT) or Traffic Violation
Report (TVR);
5. Search/Arresting Sub-Team - designated to conduct
search, seizure and arrest, if necessary;
6. Security Sub-Team - tasked to provide security in
the checkpoint area;
7. Blocking/Pursuing Sub-Team - team tasked to
block/pursue fleeing suspects/vehicle.
(Sec. 1 Rule 11, Revised PNP Operational Procedures)
Purpose:
Checkpoints are established to enforce
circulation control measure, laws,
orders and regulations and when there
is a need to arrest a criminal or fugitive
from justice.

(Sec. 3 Rule 11, Revised PNP Operational

Procedures)
Kinds:
1. Regular Police Checkpoint
 conducted in strategic areas in the city to deter lawless
elements from creating trouble and disrupt the peace and
order situation.
2. On- the Spot Checkpoint
 usually located in area of responsibility (AOR) of every
station and entrance & exit points of the city, municipality,
province or region.
3. COMELEC Checkpoint
 to effectively implement the firearms ban during the
election period
DO’S & DON’T’S
OF CIVILIANS
DURING
CHECKPOINT
Checkpoint must be well- Click icon to add picture

lighted, properly
identified, and manned by
uniformed personnel.
Upon approach, slowdown,
dim headlights, and turn on
cabin lights. Never step out
of the vehicle.
Lock all doors. Only
visual search is
allowed.
Do not submit to a
physical or body
search.
You are not obliged to
open glove compartment,
trunk or bags.
Ordinary/Routine questions
may be asked. Be courteous
but firm with answers.
Assert your rights, have
presence of mind and do
not panic.
Keep your driver's
license and car
registration
handy and within reach.
Be ready to use your cellphone at
anytime. Speed Dial emergency
number.
Report violations
immediately. Your actions
may save others.
 INSTANCES WHEN THE
POLICE ARE AUTHORIZED
TO CONDUCT A
THOROUGH SEARCH
OF YOU
AND YOUR VEHICLE
 They have a search warrant for you or your
vehicle.

 They see suspicious objects or markings on you

or your vehicle such as weapons, illegal drugs
or substances, broken glasses/window on your
vehicle, and other contrabands that makes you
or your car suspicious.
• The police officers conducting the
checkpoint have been given prior
alarm that you or your vehicle had
been involved in a crime.
THANK YOU….