POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC

SAFETY AGENCIES
 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

Mandate
 Republic Act 6975 – The “Department of the Interior and Local
Government Act of 1990.”
 Republic Act  8551 – The “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
towards 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 arrest, search and
seizure in accordance with the Constitution and pertinent
laws;
 PNP Powers and Functions
 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 NO. 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 installations;
 Plane crashes; and
 Other similar activities
 BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
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
direction of the President, assist the AFP in meeting the national
emergency; and
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.
BJMP Functions
In line with it's 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
 NAPOLCOM POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
A. 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;
 NAPOLCOM POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

 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;
 NAPOLCOM POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
 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;
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B. Advise the President on all matters involving police functions

and administration;
C. 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;
 NAPOLCOM POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

D. Recommend to the President, through the Secretary,

within sixty (60) days before the commencement of
each calendar year, a crime prevention program; and
E. 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.
 The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI): Its 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.
 The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI): Its 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 national clearing house of criminal records and other
information for use of all prosecuting and law enforcement
entities in the Philippines;
 The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI): Its Functions

 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;
 The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI): Its Functions

 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 of PDEA
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;
 Powers and Functions of PDEA
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;
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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;
 Powers and Functions of PDEA
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;
 Powers and Functions of PDEA
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.
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