Ethics

I  .DEFINITIONS
Ethics- A normative science of the conduct of human being living in a society. They are rules of conduct.
Police Ethics- A practical science  that treats the principles of human morality and duty as applied to law enforcement.
Virtue- A habit that inclines person to act in a way that harmonizes with his nature.
Moral Virtue- It concerns those actions pertaining to one’s duties towards his neighbors and himself.
Conscience- It is a voice of reason bending oneself to something right or avoids something wrong.
Command- It is an authority person lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of his rank or assignment or position.
Responsibility- The obligation to perform duties and functions and to the consequences of activities under one’s
command.
Command Responsibility- The doctrine the impose commensurate accountability to the one who is vested with
authority to exercise management leadership functions.
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.
II.           FOUR (4)CARDINAL VIRTUES THAT SERVE AS  THE BASESOF FORMULATING STANDARD BEHAVIOR OF A POLICE
OFFICER

A.    Prudence- ability to govern and discipline oneself is means of reason and sound judgment. It is a virtue that attracts
the intellect to choose the most effective means of accomplishing what is morally good and for avoiding what is evil.
B.   Temperance- ability to moderate or avoid something. It is a virtue that regulates the carnal appetite for sensual
pleasure
C.   Fortitude- Firmness of mind. It is the courage to endure without yielding. A virtue that incites courage. It is exercise
by means of:
1)    Patience- calmness and composure in enduring something;
2)    Perseverance- the ability to go on despite of the obstacles and opposition; and
3)    Endurance- it is the ability to last.
D.   Justice- The virtue that inclines the will to give to each one of his rights. There are three (3) division of justice, to wit:
1)    Commutative- virtue that regulates those actions that involve the rights that exist between one another;
2)    Distributive- it regulates those actions that involve the rights that an individual may claim form society; and
3)    Legal- virtue that regulates those actions which society may justly require to the individual for the common
good.

III.           THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE CODE OFPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARS

1. Foundations of PNP Ethical Doctrine

1.    Divine and moral precepts
2.    Section 1, Article XI, 1987 Constitution
3.    Articles 203-245, Title VII(Crimes Committedly Public Officers) of the Revised Penal Code
4.    Republic Act 6713- Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
5.    Republic Act 3019- Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act
6.    Republic Act 6975- DILG Law of 1991 as Amended
7.    The Original Police Manual
8.    Related Special Laws such as: RA7080-Anti-Plunder Act; RA9485-Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, etc.
9.    NAPOLCOM  Resolution  No. 92-4 (12 March 1992)- Approving the draft of the PNP Code of Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards.
10.  NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 93-023-Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards of Policemen
11. PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards (COPCES)

Fundamental  Police Principles

1.    Prevention of Crime and Disorder
2.    Community Approval
3.    Willingness of the People to Assist
4.    Use of Physical Force and Compulsion
5.    Offering of Individual Service to Preserve Public Favor
6.    Resort Minimum Degree of Physical Force when Necessary
7.    Police is the People and the People in the Police
8.    Refrain from Usurping the Power of Judiciary
9.    Test of Police Efficiency
10. Test of Law Enforcement Integrity
11. Constant Development of Police Education and Training
12. Stability on the Republic and the Strength of Democracy
13.    Magnificent Principle:  Love God; Honor the Government; and Respect the People.
14.  People-Peacemaker,  Police- Peacekeeper,  LGU-Peace observer

Canons of Police Ethics

1.    Primordial Police Responsibility
2.    Limitation of Police Authority
3.    Knowledge of the Law and other Responsibilities
4.    Use of Proper Means   to Obtain Proper Ends
5.    Cooperation with Public Officials
6.    Proper Conduct and Behavior
7.    Conduct Towards the Community
8.    Conduct in Arresting Law violators
9.    Firmness in Refusing Gifts
10. Impartial presentation of Evidence
11. Attitude Towards Police Profession

Purposes of the COPCES

1.    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.    Set the moral tone and norms of professional conduct in the police service;
3.    Provide moral and ethical guidance to all PNP members; and
4.    Enlighten members of the police service of what behavior is really acceptable- to define what is permitted and what
is prohibited.

1. Policies and Principles the Guide the PNP Towards Professionalized and Dedicated Law Enforcers (Section 2,
Chapter 1-Declaration of Policy)
1.    Public office is a public trust
2.    All public servants must at all times be accountable to the people
3.    Serve with utmost responsibility, integrity, morality, loyalty and efficiency
4.    Respect to human rights and dignity as a hallmark of a democratic society
5.    Bear faithful allegiance to the legitimate government
6.    Support and uphold the Constitution
7.    Respect the duly constituted authority and be loyal to the police service

Basic Police Values  (Sec. 1, Chap. II- Police Officers Creed and Stand on Basic Issues)
1.    Love of God
2.    Respect to authority
3.    Selfless love and service for people
4.    Respect for women and sanctity for marriage
5.    Responsible dominion and stewardship over material things
6.    Truthfulness

Police Officers Creed (Sec. 2, Chap. II)

I believe in God, The Supreme Being, A Great Provider, and the Creator of all men and everything dear to me.
                      In return, I can do less than love Him above all by obeying His word, seek His guidance in the performance of
my sworn duties and honor Him at all times.

I believe that respect for authority is a duty.

a)          I respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws of the land and the applicable rules and regulations.
b)          I recognize the legitimacy and authority of the leadership; and obey legal orders of my superior officers.

I believe in selfless love and service to people.

                      Towards this end, I commit myself to the service of my fellowmen over and above my personal interest.

I believe in the sanctity of marriage and respect for women.

                      I shall set the example of decency and morality and shall have high regard for family life and value of marital
fidelity.

I believe in the responsible dominion and stewardship over material things.

a)          I shall inhibit myself from extravagance and ostentatious display of material things;
b)          I shall help protect the environment and conserve nature to maintain ecological balance; and
c)          I shall respect private and public properties and prevent others from destroying it

I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness.

                      I must be trustworthy and I shall speak the truth at all times.  

PNP Stand on Basic Issues  (Sec. 3, Chap II)

1.     PNP Image
All PNP members should conduct themselves in a manner they would not place the PNP in the bad light. Instead
they must live in accordance with the PNP core values and possess the following virtues:

a)    Honor;
b)   Integrity;
c)    Valor;
d)   Justice;
e)    Honesty;
f)    Humility;
g)   Charity; and
h)    Loyalty to the service

2.     Career Management
The PNP shall formulate and implement policies and human resources development system for all personnel, from
recruitment to retirement.

3.     Police Management Leadership

The primary basis in the selection of personnel for employment and deployment shall be the individual’s capabilities and
competent leadership.

4.     Equality in the Service

There’s hall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity to prove one’s worth in the PNP service and it shall
strictly adhere  to the rule of merit and fitness system            .
5.     Delicadeza
PNP members must have moral courage to sacrifice self-interest.

6.     Police Lifestyle
Police Officer must be free from greed, corruption and exploitation. The public expects a police officer to live a simple,
credible and dignified life.

7.     Political Patronage
All PNP members must inhibit himself  soliciting political patronage on matters pertaining to assignment, awards,
trainings and promotion.

8.     Human Rights
All PNP members must respect and protect human dignity and man’s inalienable rights to life, liberty and property.

9.     Setting Example
All PNP members shall set good example to their subordinates and follow good example from their superiors.

Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards (Sec. 1-3, Chap. III)

Standard of Police Professionalism- All PNP members shall perform their duties with excellence, competence, integrity,
intelligence and expertise in the application of specialized skill and technical knowledge.

Police Professional Conduct

1.     Commitment to Democracy
PNP personnel must commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values; maintain the principles of public
accountability, uphold the Constitution at all times and be loyal to the country, people and the organization.

2.     Commitment to Public Interest

PNP personnel must always uphold public interest over and above personal interest. They shall use public resources and
properties economically and judiciously to avoid wastage of public funds.

3.     Non- Partisanship
PNP members shall provide services to everyone without discrimination.

4.     Physical Fitness and Health

shall strive to be physically and mentally fit and in good health at all times.

5.     Secrecy Discipline
shall guard the confidentiality of classified information against unauthorized disclosure.

6.     Social Awareness
All PNP personnel and their immediate family members shall be encouraged to actively get involved in the religious,
social and civic activities to enhance the image of the organization but without affecting their official duties.

7.     Non-Solicitation of Patronage
shall seek self-improvement through career development and shall not directly or indirectly solicit influence or
recommendation from politician, government officials, prominent citizens, person affiliated with civic or religious
organization with regards to promotion, assignments, transfer etc.

8.     Proper Care and Use of Public Property

 shall be responsible for the security, proper care and use of public property issued to them or deposited under their
custody.

9.     Respect for Human Rights

shall respect and protect human dignity and uphold the human rights of all persons.

10.  Devotion to Duty
shall perform their duties with dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm, determination, and manifest concern
for public welfare.

11.  Conservation of Natural Resources

shall help in the development and conservation of the natural resources for ecological balance and posterity.

12.  Discipline
shall conduct themselves properly at all times in keeping with the rules and regulations of the organization.

13.  Loyalty
Above all, must be loyal to the Constitution and the police service as manifested by their loyalty to their superiors, peers
and subordinates.

14.  Obedience to Superiors
members shall obey lawful orders and be courteous to superior officers and other appropriate authorities within the
chain of command.

15.  Command Responsibility
Immediate commanders shall be responsible for the effective supervision, control and direction of their personnel.

Ethical Standards

Refer to established and generally accepted moral values and ethical acts

1.     Morality
must adhere to high standard of morality and decency and shall set good examples for others. During their term of
office they should not be involved as owners, operators or investors of any house of ill refute or activities that promote
vices. They should be likewise faithful to their lawfully wedded spouses. 

2.     Judicious Use of Authority  

shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority in the performance of duty.

3.     Integrity
shall not allow themselves to be victims of corruption and dishonest practices.

4.     Justice
shall strive constantly to respect rights of others.

5.     Humility
must perform their duties without arrogance. They should recognize their own inadequacies, inabilities and limitations
as individuals and perform their duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.

6.     Orderliness
members shall follow logical procedures in accomplishing task assigned totem to minimize waste in the use of time
money and effort.
7.     Perseverance
Once decision is made, all PNP members shall take legitimate means to achieve the goal even in the face of internal and
external difficulties and despite anything, which might weaken their resolve in the course of time.

Police Customs and Traditions

Definitions
      
1.    Customs-established usage or social practices carried on by traditions that have obtained the force of law.

2.    Traditions- bodies of belief , stories , and customs usages banded prom the generation to generation with the effect
of unwritten law.
                                                                                                                                                                  
3.    Courtesy- manifestation or expression of consideration and respect for others.

4.    Ceremony- a formal acts established by customs or authority as proper to special occasion.

5.    Social Decorum-a set of norms or standard practiced by members during social and other functions.

 Police Customs on Courtesy

1.    Salute- the usual greeting rendered by uniformed members upon meeting and recognizing person entitled to salute.

2.    Salute to the National Color and Standard- members stand at attention and salute the national color and standard
as it pass by them or lowered during ceremonies.

3.    Address/Title-junior in rank address senior members who are entitled to salute with word “Sir”

Police Customs and Courtesy Calls

1.    Courtesy Call of Newly Assigned/ Appointed Members - PNP members who are newly appointed or assigned in a
unit or command call on the chief of the unit or command and to other key personnel for accounting, orientation and
other purposes.

2.    Christmas Call- pays a Christmas call on their local executive in their respective area of responsibility.

3.    New Year’s Call-PNP members pay a new year’s call on their superiors or key officials on their respective area of
responsibility.

4.    Promotion Call –newly appointed PNP members call on their unit heads. On this occasion, they are usually given due
recognition and congratulations by their peers for such deserved accomplishment.

5.     Exit Call – PNP members pay an exit call in their superior in their command when relieved or reassigned out of the
said unit or command.

6.    Courtesy of the Post – the host unit extends hospitality to visiting personnel who pays respect to the command or
unit.

7.    Rank-Has-It-Own Privilege (RHIP) – PNP members recognize the practice that different ranks carry with them
corresponding privileges.

Police Customs on Ceremonies

1.    Flag Raising Ceremony – The PNP members honor the flag by raising it and singing the National Anthem before the
start of official day’s work.

2.    Flag Retreat Ceremony – At the end of the official day’s work, then members pause for the moment to salute the
lowering of the flag.

3.    Half-Mast– The flag is raised at half-mast in deference to deceased uniformed members of the command.

4.    Funeral Service and Honors – Departed uniformed members, retirees, war veterans, PC/INP members are given
vigil, neurological services, and graveside honors as a gesture of farewell.

5.    Ceremonies Tendered to Retirees – In recognition to their long and faithful and honorable service to the PNP, a
testimonial activity is rendered to their honor.

6.    Honor of Ceremony – Arrival and Departure honor ceremonies are tendered to visiting dignitaries. VIP’s, PNP officer
with the grade of Chief Superintendent and above and AFP officers with the equivalent grade , unless waived.

7.    Turn-over Ceremony- The relinquishment and assumption of command or key position of command is publicity
announced in a turn-over ceremony by the outgoing and incoming officer in the presence of the immediate supervisor
or his representative.

8.    Wedding Ceremonies- During marriage of PNP members , a ceremony is conducted with participant in uniform and
swords drawn.

9.    Anniversary- The birth or institutional establishment of the command or unit is commemorated in an anniversary

ceremony.

Police Customs on Social Decorum

1.    Proper Attire – always wear appropriate and proper attire in conformity with the occasion.

2.    Table Manners – always observe table etiquettes at all times.

3.    Social Graces – should conduct themselves properly in dealing with people during social functions.

4.    Uniform/Appearance–the public looks upon the PNP members as distinctively a man among men. It is welcome
sight when the PNP members wear their uniform wherever they may be, since disciplined PNP members are the best
exemplified by those who are in neat appearance and wearing the prescribed uniform, they must therefore observe the
following, to wit;
4.1.Wearing of prescribed uniform;
4.2 . Wearing as part of the uniform, awards, and decorations earned in        accordance with the prescribed
rules and regulations.
4.3.Adherence to haircut prescribed by rules and regulations.

5.    Manner of Walking – Every PNP member is expected to walk with pride and dignity.

Other Police Customs

1.    Visiting the Sick –PNP members who are sick in the hospital, their residence or any place of confinement are visited
by their immediate commanders or other available officers of the unit in order that their needs are attended to.

2.    Survivor Assistance to Heirs of Deceased Members – When PNP members die, a survivor officer is designated to
render maximum assistance to their legitimate bereaved family until all benefits due shall have been received.
3.    Visiting the Religious Leader – PNP officers visits religious leaders in their area of assignment to establish or
maintain rapport or cooperation between the different religious leaders and the PNP.

4.    Athletics–All PNP members indulge in physical fitness activities to insure that their proper physical appearance and
bearing are maintained with waistline measurement always smaller that the size of his chest and in conformity in the
standard set forth by the organization.

5.    Happy Hours –Usually on Friday or any other day suitable for the occasion, PNP members gathered together at their
PNP club for light hearted jesting or airing of minor gripes.

Police Traditions
1.    Spiritual Beliefs – Then members are traditionally religious and God-loving person. They attend religious services
together with the members of their family.

2.    Valor – History attest that the Filipino law enforcers have exemplified the traditions of valor in defending the
country from aggression and oppression. They sacrificed their limbs and lives for the sake of their countrymen whom
they have pledged to serve.

3.    Patriotism–The PNP members are traditionally patriotic by nature. They manifest their love of country with a pledge
of allegiance to the flag and a vow to defend the constitution.

4.    Discipline–the discipline of the PNP members are manifested by instinctive obedience to lawful orders and through
spontaneous action towards attainment of organizational objectives guided by moral, ethical, and legal norms.

5.    Gentlemanliness–the PNP members are upright in character, polite in manners, dignified in appearance, and sincere
in their concern to their fellowman.

6.    Word of Honor –the PNP members’ word is their bonds. They stand by and commit to uphold it.

7.    Duty – the have historically exemplified themselves as dedicated public servants who perform their tasks with deep
sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice.

8.    Loyalty – the policemen are traditionally loyal to the organization, country, or people, as borne by history and
practice.

9.    Camaraderie–the binding spirit that enhances the teamwork and cooperation in the police organization, extending
to the people they serve, is manifested by the’ deep commitment and concern to one another.

Q.    The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard life and property; to protect the
innocent against deception; the weak against oppression or intimidation; and the peaceful against violence or disorder;
and to respect the Constitutional right of all men, to liberty, equality, and justice.

            I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all,  maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or
ridicule, develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and in deed in my
both personal and official life, I will be the exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and regulations of my organization.
Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret
unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

            I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings , prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my
decision. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminal, I will enforce the law courteously
and appropriately, without fear or favor, malice or ill-will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never
accepting gratuities in return.

            I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept its  public trust to be held so long as Aim
true to the ethics of the police service. I will never engage in the acts of corruption, or bribery, nor will I condone such
acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit
of justice.

            I know that I alone, am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every
reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive to
achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession……law enforcement.

1. Police Officers’ Pledge

1.    I will love and serve God, my country and people;

2.    I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders of the duly constituted authorities;
3.    I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of morality and professionalism;
4.    I will respect the customs and traditions of the police service; and
5.    I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an example to others.

IV.          POLICECOMMUNITY RELATIONS (PCR)

Background on Police-Community Relations

Section 2of the RA 6975 reads:

Sec. 2.DECLARATION OF POLICY – it is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to promote peace and order, ensure
public safety and further strengthen local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of the basic
services to the citizenry through the establishment of a highly efficient and competent police force that is national in
scope and civilian in character. Towards this end, the state shall bolster a system of coordination and cooperation
among the citizenry, local executives and the integrated law enforcement and public safety agencies  created under
this act.

Said provision was later amended by RA 8551, which reads:

Sec 2.DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PRINCIPLES – it is hereby declared the policy of the state to establish a highly
efficient and competent police force which is national in scope and civilian in character administered and controlled by
national Police Commission.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be a  community and service oriented agency  responsible for the
maintenance of peace and order and public safety.

1. PNP VISION
Theme and women of the PNP is committed to a vision of a professional, dynamic and highly motivated Philippine
National Police working in partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safe place to live,
work, invest and do business with.
1. PNP MISSION
To enforce the law, to prevent and control crimes, to maintain peace and order, and to ensure public safety and internal
security with the active support of the community.

DEFINITIONS
Ø  POLICE
-         A group of persons established, maintained and organized for keeping order, safety, protection of lives and
property, and for the prevention and detection of crimes.

Ø  COMMUNITY
-         Refers to the civilian populace or the publican general, and shall be used interchangeably with the terms, public,
citizenry, society and private sectors.
-         A body of people organized into political, municipal or social unity or a body of persons living in the same locality.
-         Derived from the Latin word “communist” which means “common” and “tats” which means “fellowship”.

Ø  POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS
-         The sum total of the dealings between the police and the people it serves, and whose goodwill and cooperation it
craves, for the greatest possible efficiency in the service.
-         Refers to the reciprocal attitudes of the police and the community

Ø  PUBLIC RELATIONS
-         The act of bringing about better understanding, confidence and acceptance for an individual or an organization.

Ø  POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS

-         The continuing process by which endeavors are made to obtain the goodwill and cooperation of the public for
effective enforcement of the law and accomplishment of the police purposes.

Ø  HUMAN RELATIONS
-         Consists of the fundamental rules both moral and legal, which govern the relationship of men in all aspects of life.

Ø  MEDIA/MASS MEDIA
-         The channels through which information is disseminated to the public.
-         May be in form of television, movies, radio or newspaper, and the like.

Ø  PROPAGANDA
-         The planned use of mass communication for public purposes.

Ø  POLICE PUBLIC IMAGE

-         Refers to how people in the community perceive or regard the police.

1. FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The foundation of community relations is EFFICIENTSERVICE.

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1.    Sincerity in serving the public;

2.    Full knowledge of the job;
3.    Deep conviction in the mobility of his work as a necessary service to promote individual or national welfare;
4.    Sound police ethics; and
5.    High standards of management and operations.
THREE ASPECTS OF POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1.     Community Service
-         Activities that provide service to the community may be in form of medical-dental mission, sports clinic, feeding
programs, seminars, etc.
2.     Community Participation
-         Involvement of the community in the various social projects, particularly, in the area of crime prevention
-         Awareness of the community of their role in crime prevention.
3.     Public Relations
-         Activities directed at creating and maintaining favorable impressions to the public.
-         Projection of the police public image to the people to gain their support and cooperation

OBJECTIVES OF POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1.    To maintain and develop the goodwill and confidence of the community for the police;
2.    To obtain cooperation and assistance;
3.    To develop public understanding and support, and appreciation for the service of the police;
4.    To create broader understanding and sympathy with the problems and needs of the police;
5.    To facilitate law enforcement and compliance;
6.    To build public opinion in favor of the police; and
7.    To achieve the police purposes of preserving the peace, protection of life and property, and the prevention of crime.

PRINCIPLES OF POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1.    Community support must be maintained.
2.    Community resentment must be avoided.
3.    Community goodwill must be developed.
4.    Community must be kept informed.

FOUR (4) GENERAL APPROACHES IN POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1.    Externally-Oriented Approach
-         Directed towards the general public or various enclaves within the society.

2.    Youth-Oriented Approach
-         Directed the majority of police efforts towards the youth of the community

3.    Service-Oriented Approach
-         Emphasis is given to the alleviation of social problems as the basic objective of the program.

4.    Internally-Oriented Approach
-         Essential characteristics is the realization that the officer on beat creates community relations because “Every
officer of the organization, is a police-community relations officer”

TYPES OF POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1.     Public Information Program

-         Designed to bridge the communication gap between the police and the public

Forms of Media used:

a.    Personal Media

-         Consists of face-to-face communication , such as meetings, rallies, delivering speeches and house-to-house
visitation.

b.   Mass Media

-         Includes printed matter and audio-visual communications.

2.     Public Relations Program

-         Designed to maintain harmony and mutual support between the police and the community.
-         Designed to “sell” the police to the public.

3.     Civic Action Program

-         Designed to maintain and encourage community development.

4.     Psychological Program

-         Designed to condition both friendly and hostile public, ensuring the facilitation of the attainment of police
objectives.

DUTIES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

1.     He shall issue press releases from time to time regarding police activities which are public concern;

2.     He shall build good image through actual commendable performance, without inefficiency and corruption; and

3.     He shall evaluate public opinion and attitude with respect to policies, methods, and personnel of the police stations.

DUTIES OF A CIVIC ACTION OFFICER

1.     He shall encourage and actively participate in athletic competitions to promote youth development by wisely
coordinating with the social elements of the populace;

2.     He shall initiate fund-raising campaigns for juvenile delinquents who are being rehabilitated;

3.     He shall be alert to safeguard the community against loss and damages to the properties and possible death, in the
events of calamity;

4.     He shall render possible assistance, especially to the men folk in enabling them to obtain the means of productive
endeavors and discourage them from loitering in the streets or engaging in uneconomic activities, such as illegal
gambling and others.

MEASURES TO ENHANCE POLICE PUBLIC IMAGE

1.     Increased police visibility through the dispersal of personnel from the headquarters to the field offices;

2.     Efficient and optimized delivery of police services to the communities;

3.     Constant dialogues and meetings with the barangay officials in their respective territorial jurisdictions;

4.     Community service-oriented policing by conducting seminars for the traffic aides, police aides, and the barangay
tanned; and

5.     Coordination with the media for image-enhancing projects.

THE POLICE OFFICER’S INDIVIDUAL AND PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS

Categories of Individual Public Relations
1.     Domestic Relations- Police Officer’s dealing with his family, parents and immediate relatives.

2.     Neighborhood Relations- Police Officer’s dealing with his neighbors.

3.     Community Relations- Police Officers’ dealing with citizens of the community, city or town where he lives, and his
membership or contribution to the civic organization or community associations in the locality.

4.     Church Relations-   Police Officer’s dealings with the religious congregation or faith where he belongs.

5.     Government Relations- Police Officer’s dealings with the government and its instrumentalities.
Categories of Professional Public Relations
1.     Intra-Departmental Relations – Police Officers relations with men and women in his own department, superiors,
the station commanders as well as the city or municipality mayors where he is assigned.

2.     Inter-Departmental Relations – Police Officers relations with other police agencies.

3.     Citizens’ Relations –includes all dealings or contacts with the citizens in relation to the enforcement of the law and
maintenance of peace and order, together with the giving of information to the public of criminal and non-criminal
activities.

4.     Complainants’ Relation – includes a police officer’s dealings with complaints, the techniques of interviews, manner
of approach, and treatment of witnesses, as well as informers or assets.

5.     Relation with Accused Persons – consists of proper treatment of suspects, the recognition of their constitutional
rights during custodial investigation and the handling of accused persons during confinement.

6.     Relations with the State Prosecutors or Fiscals –includes a peace officer’s duty to cooperate during preliminary
investigations and gatherings of further evidence when so recovered by the fiscal.

7.     Judicial Relations – consists of peace officer’s duties towards the courts when appearing as witnesses and the
honesty in testimony.

8.     Governmental Relations – includes his dealings with other non-police agencies of the government both national
and local; in connection with official duties such as request for verification, coordination, or whatever help are needed.

INTEGRATED POLICE ADVISORY COUNCIL

In order to involve civil officials and the citizenry in the preservation of peace and order and the promotion of public
safety, there shall be created an advisory council in every level of the command of the PNP./

Ø  Composition of the Integrated Police Advisory Council

1.     Local Civil Officials

2.     Representatives of the Judiciary

3.     Representatives of the Industrial Sector

4.     Representatives of the Commercial Sector

5.     Representatives of the Agricultural Sector

6.     Representatives of the Religious Sector

7.     Representatives of the Youth Sector

8.     Representatives of the Educational Sector

9.     Other Civic organizations

Ø  Functions of the Integrated Police Advisory Council

1.     To advise the commander on matters pertaining to peace and order and public safety.

2.     Tore commend necessary measures to improve the law enforcement system and public safety conditions

3.     To assist the PNP in community relations, and public information, and in enhancing or promoting citizen’s
involvement in the preservation of peace and order, and public safety.