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WEEK 13: POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC

SAFETY AGENCIES (Topic review)

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

Mandate
● Republic Act 6975 - Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1998
● Republic Act 8551 - Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998
● Republic Act 9708 - An Act Extending for Five (5) Years the Reglementary Period for
Complying with the Minimum Educational Qualification for Appointment to the Philippine
National Police (PNP) and Adjusting the Promotion System thereof, Amending for the Purpose
pertinent Provisions of Republic Act No. 6975 and Republic Act No. 8551 and for Other
Purposes

Vision
Imploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030, We shall be a highly capable, effective, and credible
police service working in partnership with a responsive community toward the attainment of a
safer place to live, work and do business.

Mission
The PNP shall enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure
public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.

Philosophy
Service, Honor, and Justice

Core Values
● Maka-Diyos (Pro-God)
● Makabayan (Pro-Country)
● Makatao (Pro-People)
● Makakalikasan (Pro-Environment)

PNP Powers and Functions

● Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties;
● Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety;
● Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring offenders to
justice, and assist in their prosecution;
● Exercise the general powers to make arrests, search, and seizure in accordance with the
Constitution and pertinent laws;
● Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law, informing
the person so detained of all his rights under the Constitution;
● Issue licenses for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance with law;
● Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies and issue licenses
to operate security agencies, and to security guards and private detectives, for the practice of
their professions; and

● Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as may be provided by law.

PNP Rank Classification

● Republic Act 11200 - An Act Providing for the Rank Classification in the Philippine
National Police, Amending for the Purpose Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended,
otherwise known as the “Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990”
● Section 28 - Rank Classification of RA 6975

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION

Mandates and Functions

1. The Bureau of Fire Protection was created by virtue of RA 6975 primarily to perform the
following functions:
2. Be responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on:
○ Building, houses, and other structures
○ Forest
○ Land transportation vehicles and equipment
○ Ships and vessels docked at piers or wharves anchored in major sea ports
○ Petroleum industry installation
○ Plane crashes
○ Other similar activities

3. Be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185) and
other related laws.
4. Shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and if necessary, file the proper
complaint with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case.
5. In the time of national emergency, all elements of the BFP shall upon the direction of the
President, assist the AFP in meeting the national emergency.
6. Shall establish at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, firefighting facilities,
and equipment in every provincial capital, city, and municipality subject to standard rules and
regulations as maybe promulgated by.

Vision
A modern fire service fully capable of ensuring a fire-safe nation by 2034.

Mission
We commit to prevent and suppress destructive fires, investigate its causes; enforce Fire Code
and other related laws; respond to man-made and natural disasters and other emergencies.

BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY

Mandate
● The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is mandated to direct, supervise
and control the administration and operation of all district, city, and municipal jails nationwide
with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of inmates.
● There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of BJMP and they are the
following:
○ Inmates custody, security, and control program
○ Inmates welfare and development program
○ Decongestion program

○ Good governance

Vision
A premier institution highly regarded by society for the secure and humane treatment of Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL) by its competent and motivated corps.

Mission
To enhance public safety by ensuring humane safekeeping and development of Persons Deprived
of Liberty (PDL) in all district, city, and municipal jails for their reintegration to society.

Functions
In line with its mission, the Jail Bureau endeavors to perform the following functions:
● Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and municipal
jails nationwide;
● Implement strong security measures for the control of inmates;
● Provide for the basic needs of inmates;
● Conduct activities for the development of inmates;
● Improve jail facilities; and,
● Promote the general welfare and development of personnel.
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

Mandate
● The National Police Commission is the agency mandated by the 1987 Constitution and
the Major Police Reform Laws, Republic Act Nos. 6975 and 8551 to administer and control the
Philippine National Police.
● Under R.A. 8551, otherwise known as the "PNP REFORM AND ORGANIZATION
ACT OF 1998" the Commission's authority over the PNP were strengthened and expanded to
include administration of police entrance examinations, the conduct of pre-charge investigation
of police anomalies and irregularities, and summary dismissal of erring police officers.

Vision
The National Police Commission shall be a competent and responsive overseer of an effective
police service.

Mission
To exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP, with the end view
of ensuring a highly capable, effective, and credible police service.

Powers and Functions

1. Exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the Philippine National
Police (PNP) which shall mean the power to:

● Develop policies and promulgate a police manual prescribing rules and regulations for
efficient organization, administration, and operation, including criteria for manpower allocation
distribution and deployment, recruitment, selection, promotion, and retirement of personnel, and
the conduct of qualifying entrance and promotional examinations for uniformed members;
● Examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such purposes on a
continuing basis, the performance, activities, and facilities of all police agencies throughout the
country;
● Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;
● Conduct an annual self-report survey and compile statistical data for the accurate
assessment of the crime situation and the proper evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of
all police units in the country;
● Approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical
requirements, communications, records, information systems, crime laboratory, crime
prevention, and crime reporting;
● Affirm, reverse, or modify, through the National Appellate Board, personnel disciplinary
actions involving demotion or dismissal from the service imposed upon members of the
Philippine National Police by the Chief of the Philippine National Police;
● Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the Regional Appellate Boards, over
administrative cases against policemen and over decisions on claims for police benefits;
● Prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms and, after consultation
with the Philippine Heraldry Commission, for insignia of ranks, awards, and medals of honor.
Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the standards of the uniformed personnel
of the PNP must be revised which should be clearly distinct from the military and reflective of
the civilian character of the police;
● Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in matters pertaining to the discharge of its
own powers and duties, and designate who among its personnel can issue such processes and
administer oaths in connection therewith;
○ GOOD TO KNOW: Subpoena duces tecum (a writ commanding a person to produce in
court certain designated documents or evidence)

2. Advise the President on all matters involving police functions and administration;
3. Render to the President and to the Congress an annual report on its activities and
accomplishments during the thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar year, which shall
include an appraisal of the conditions obtaining in the organization and administration of police
agencies in the municipalities, cities, and provinces throughout the country, and
recommendations for appropriate remedial legislation;
4. Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days before the
commencement of each calendar year, a crime prevention program; and
5. Perform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of R.A. 6975,
as amended, other existing laws and Presidential issuances, and as the President may

direct.
NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Objectives
The main objective of the National Bureau of Investigation is the establishment and maintenance
of a modern, effective, and efficient investigative service and research agency for the purpose of
implementing fully principal functions provided under Republic Act No. 157, as amended.

Vision
A world-class investigative institution – dynamic, respected, and committed to the high ideals of
law and order.

Mission
To provide quality investigative and forensic services to the people through advanced methods
and equipment in the pursuit of truth and justice.

Functions
● Investigate crimes and other offenses against the laws of the Philippines, both on its own
initiative and as public interest may require;
● Assist, when officially requested in the investigation or detection of crimes and other
offenses;
● Act as a national clearinghouse of criminal records and other information for use of all
prosecuting and law enforcement entities in the Philippines;
● Identification records of identifying marks, characteristics and ownership or possession
of all firearms and test bullets fired there from;
● Give technical help to all prosecuting and law enforcement offices, agencies of the
government, and courts which may ask for its services;
● Extend its services in the investigation of cases of administrative or civil in nature in
which the government is interested;
● Establish and maintain an up-to-date scientific crime laboratory and conduct researches
in furtherance of scientific knowledge in criminal investigation;
● Coordinate with other national or local agencies in the maintenance of peace and order;
● Undertake the instruction and training of a representative number of city and municipal
peace officers at the request of their respective superiors along effective methods of crime
investigation and detection in order to insure greater efficiency in the discharge of their duties.

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is responsible for efficient law enforcement
of

all provisions on any dangerous drugs and/or precursors and essential chemicals.

Vision
By 2020, we are a highly credible and competent Agency leading the citizenry for a drug-free
country.

Mission
As the lead agency in the enforcement of the anti-drug law, the PDEA:
● Suppresses the supply of dangerous drugs;
● Implements Dangerous Drugs Board policies;
● Controls and regulates the legitimate use of dangerous drug and controlled precursors and
essential chemicals;
● Supervises the anti-drug activities of the drug law enforcement agencies;
● Coordinates the participation of all stakeholders in the anti-drug campaign.

Powers and Functions

1. To cause the efficient and effective implementation of the national drug control strategy
formulated by the Dangerous Drugs Board;
2. Undertake the enforcement of the provisions of Article II of RA 9165 relative to the
unlawful acts and penalties involving any dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursor and
essential chemicals;
3. Administer oath and issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum relative to the conduct of
investigation involving violations of RA 9165;
4. Arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators and seize or confiscate the effects or
proceeds of the crimes as provided by law;
5. Take charge and have custody of all dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and
essential chemicals seized, confiscated, or surrendered to any national, provincial, or local law
enforcement agency;
6. Establish a forensic laboratory in each PNP office in every province and city in order to
facilitate action on seized or confiscated drugs, thereby hastening their destruction without delay;
7. Recommend to the DOJ the forfeiture of properties and other assets of persons and/or
corporations found to be violating the provisions of RA 9165 and in accordance with the
pertinent provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001;
8. Prepare for prosecution or cause the filing of appropriate criminal and civil cases for
violation of all laws n dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals, and other
similar controlled substances;
9. Monitor, and if warranted by circumstances, in coordination with the Philippine Postal
Office and the Bureau of Customs, inspect all air cargo packages, parcels, and mails in the
central post office;
10. Conduct eradication programs to destroy wild or illegally grown plants from which
dangerous drugs may be extracted;
11. Initiate and undertake the formation of a nationwide organization which shall coordinate
and supervise all activities against drug abuse in every province, city, municipality, and

barangay;
12. Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence system in cooperation with law
enforcement agencies, other government agencies/offices, and local government units that will
assist in the apprehension of big-time drug lords;
13. Establish and maintain close coordination, operation, and linkages with international drug
control and administration agencies and organizations;
14. Create and maintain an efficient special enforcement unit to conduct an investigation, file
charges, and transmit evidence to the proper court;
15. Require all government and private hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, and other
practitioners to submit a report to it;
16. Coordinate with the DDB for the facilitation of the issuance of necessary guidelines,
rules, and regulations for the proper implementation of RA 9165; and
17. Initiate and undertake a national campaign for drug prevention and control programs,
where it may enlist the assistance of any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of
the government, including government-owned and/or -controlled corporations.