Police Operational (engagement) Procedures

Police Operational (engagement) Procedures

Revised Police Operations Procedures  

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General Procedure

Regardless of the type of functions to be performed and/or police operation to be conducted, all
PNP units and personnel shall comply with and apply the following procedure:

Rule 1: Police Blotter

Rule 2: Inter-Units Coordination

Rule 3: Basic requirements of police intervention operations

Rule 4: Warning by use of megaphones

Rule 5:  Warning shots

Rule 6:  Use of deadly force

Rule 7:  Reasonable force

Rule 8:  Moving vehicles

Rule 9: Things to be done after an armed confrontation

Rule 10: Jurisdictional investigation by the territorial unit concerned

Rule 11: Arrest

Rule 12: Search and seizures

Rule 13: Crime Scene Investigation

Rule 14: Undercover operations

Rule 15: Custodial investigation

Rule 16: Inquest procedures

Rule 17: Rules on labor disputes, rallies, demonstrations, and demolitions

Rule 18: Strikes, lockouts, and labor disputes

Rule 19: Demolition orders, injunctions, and other similar orders

Rule 20: Checkpoints

Rule 21: Civil disturbance management operations

Rule 22: Hostage situation

Rule 23: Aviation security procedures

Rule 24: Internal security operations

Rule 25: Bomb threat and bomb incident emergency response procedures

Rule 26: Computer crime incident response procedure

Rule 1:  POLICE BLOTTER

Each PNP operating units shall maintain an official police blotter where all types of operational
and undercover dispatches shall be recorded containing the five “W”s and one “H” of an
information.

Rule 2:  INTER-UNITS COORDINATION

Team Leaders of Local Police Units operating outside their AOR and National Support Units
shall coordinate personally or through an official representative with the concerned territorial
Police Office within whose jurisdiction the operation will be conducted using the prescribed
Coordination Form (ANNEX-A Refer to page xii) prior to the launching of the operation, except
in cases of hot pursuit where the inter-unit coordination through the written form cannot be
made due to the nature and urgency of the situation. In such case, the Police Unit in pursuit
shall endeavor to notify the territorial unit by any means of appropriate communication at
anytime during the hot pursuit and if not possible, shall accomplish and furnish the territorial
Police Unit a written incident report immediately after the termination of that particular
pursuit operation. Hot Pursuit – (also termed in the US as fresh pursuit) shall mean an
immediate, recent chase or follow-up without material interval for the purpose of taking into
custody any person wanted by virtue of a warrant or one suspected to have committed a recent
offense while fleeing from one police jurisdiction to another, necessitating the pursuing Police
Unit to cross jurisdiction boundaries that will normally require prior official personal inter-unit
coordination but which the pursuing unit cannot at that moment comply with due to the
urgency of the situation.

Rule 3: BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF POLICE INTERVENTION OPERATIONS

Generally, all police intervention operations (arrest, raid, search and seizure, checkpoint, etc)
shall be conducted:

a. With a marked police vehicle;

b. Preferably led by a Commissioned Officer;

c. With personnel in proper police uniform

Rule 4:  WARNING BY USE OF MEGAPHONES

During actual police intervention operations, if feasible, the team leader shall use all peaceful
means, including the use of megaphone or any other similar means, to influence/warm the
offenders/suspects to stop and/or peacefully give up.

Rule 5:  WARNING SHOTS

The police shall not use warning shots during any police intervention.

Rule 6:  USE OF DEADLY FORCE

The excessive use of force shall be avoided. The use of firearm is justifiable by virtue of the
Doctrines of Self-Defense, Defense of Relative, and Defense of Stranger, and if the police has
probable cause to believe that the suspect poses an imminent danger of death or serious
physical injury to the police or other persons.

Rule 7:  REASONABLE FORCE

During an armed confrontation, the police may use reasonable force to overcome the threat
posed by the suspect. However the Officer-in-Charge of the operation shall at all times exercise
control over his men in the area, and shall ensure that no innocent civilian is caught in the
crossfire.

Rule 8:  MOVING VEHICLES

Moving vehicles may not be fired upon solely to disable them the driver or other occupant of
moving motor vehicle may be fired upon if the police has probable cause to believe that the
suspects pose an imminent danger of death to the police or other persons, and the use of
firearm does not create a danger to the public that outweighs the likely benefits of its use.

Rule 9:  THINGS TO BE DONE AFTER AN ARMED CONFRONTATION

Immediately after an armed confrontation, the Officer-in-Charge shall:

a. Secure the site of confrontation;

b. Check whether the situation still poses imminent danger;

c. Evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospital; and

d. Account for the killed, wounded and arrest persons for proper disposition

Rule 10: JURISDICTIONAL INVESTIGATION BY THE TERRITORIAL UNIT

CONCERNED

The Police Unit which has territorial jurisdiction of area of the armed confrontation, together
with the SOCO team, if any, shall immediately undertake the necessary investigation and
processing of the scene of the encounter. In cases where there is a slain suspect, it shall submit
the incident for inquest before the duty inquest prosecutor prior to the removal of the body
from the scene, except in areas where there are no inquest Prosecutors. In which case, the
police can proceed with the investigation.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Rule 11: ARREST

All arrests should be made only on the basis of a valid warrant of arrest issued by a competent
authority, except in cases specified under the Doctrine of Citizens Arrest (Sec. 5, Rule 113,
Rules on Criminal Procedure). Arrest is the actual restraint of the person to be arrested or by
his submission to the custody of the person making the arrest. No violence or unnecessary
force shall be used in making an arrest, and the person to be arrested shall not be subjected to
any greater restraint than is necessary for his detention.

SEC. 1. Time of Arrest – As a general rule, arrests may be on any day at any time of the day or
night.

SEC. 2. Modes of Arrest – An arrest may be made by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest, or without a
warrant as hereinafter provided.

SEC. 3. Execution of Arrest – The head of the office to whom the warrant of arrest has been
delivered for execution shall cause the warrant to be executed within ten (10) days from receipt.
Within ten days after the expiration of such period, the officer to whom it was assigned for
execution shall make a report to the judge who issued the warrant and, in case of his failure to
execute the same, shall state the reasons therefore.

SEC. 4. Arrest by Virtue of a Warrant of Arrest –

a. it shall be the duty of the officer executing the warrant to arrest the accused without
unnecessary delay and deliver him to the nearest police station or jail.

b. When making an arrest by virtue of a warrant the officer shall inform the person to be
arrested of the cause of the arrest and of the fact that a warrant has been issued for his arrest,
except when he flees or forcibly before the officer has the opportunity to so inform him or when
the giving of such information will imperil the arrest. The officer need not have the warrant  in
his possession at the time of the arrest but after the arrest, if the person arrested so requires the
warrant shall be shown to him as soon as practicable.

SEC. 5. Arrest Without a Warrant; When Lawful – A peace officer or

A private person may, without a warrant, arrest a person:

a.    when in his presence, the person to be arrested has committed, is Actually committing, or
is attempting to commit an offense;

b.  When, an offense has just been committed  and he has probable cause  to believe, based on
personal knowledge of facts or circumstances, that the person to be arrested has committed it;
and

c.   When the person to be arrested is prisoner who has escaped from a penal establishment or
place where he is serving final judgment or temporarily confined while his case is pending, or
has escaped while being transferred from one confinement area to another.

 
 

SEC. 6. Duties of Arresting Officer in Case of Arrest Without a

Warrant –

a.   The arresting officer shall inform the subject or suspect, in the dialect or language known to
him, why he is being arrested, and of his right to remain silent and to have a counsel of his own
choice, to be inform of his authority and the cause of the arrest, unless the person to be
arrested is then engaged in the commission of an offense or is pursued immediately after its
commission or after and escapes; or flees or forcibly resists before the officer has opportunity
to so inform him, or when the giving of such information will imperil the arrest.

b. The arrested person shall be delivered to the proper authorities without unnecessary delay
and within the time prescribed in article 125 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended (12, 18, or
36, hours, as the case may be ).

c.   The person arrested without a warrant shall be delivered to the nearest police station or jail,
and shall be the subject of inquest proceedings under Section 7, Rule 112 of the 2000 Rule of

Criminal Procedure.

d. If the person arrested without a warrant waives his right to remain to silent under the
provisions of Art 125 of the Revised Penal Code and opts to give a statement and present
evidence for his defense, the arresting officer shall ensure that the waiver made by the person
arrested shall be in writing and in the presence of his counsel of choice.

SEC. 7.  Physical of Arrested Person/ Suspect – Immediately after arrest of person ordered
arrested by the court, or of a suspect under investigation, he should be subjected to a physical
examination by a medico-legal officer or, in the absence of such medico-legal officer, by any
government physician in the area. Prior to is release or any change of custody, the suspect shall
also be physically examined.

SEC. 8. Prohibitions – No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means
which violates the free will shall be used against a suspect. Secret detention places, solitary
confinement (incommunicado) or other similar forms of detention shall be prohibited.

SEC. 9. Record Check – The officer shall make a record check for the possibility that the
arrested person is wanted for crimes other that for which the same was arrested.

Rule 12: SEARCH AND SEIZURES

SEC. 1. Search Warrant Defined – Ii is an order in writing issued in the name of the People of
the Philippines, signed by a judge and directed to peace officer, commanding him to search for
any property described therein and bring it before the court.

SEC. 2. Requisites for Issuance of Search Warrant – A search warrant shall be issued only upon
probable cause in connection with one specific offense to be determined personally by the
judge after the examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he
may produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched  and the things to be seized.

The following are the properties subject to seizure;

a. Properties which are the subject of the offense;

b.Stolen embezzled proceeds, or fruits of the offense

c. Objects including weapons, equipment and other items used or intended to be used as the
means of committing an offense;

d.Objects that are illegal per se in plain view.

SEC. 3. Applications for Search Warrant -  All application for search warrant shall be approved
by a duly designated officer. The application shall be recorded in a log book. The application
shall indicate the following data:

a.  Office applying for the Search Warrant;

b. Name of officer-applicant;

c.  Name of the subject, if known;

d. Address/place(s) to be searched;

e.  Specific statement of things/articles to be seized; and

f.  Sketch of the place to be searched.

SEC. 4. Authority Given to Officer in the Conduct of Search (Sec. 7 & 13, Rule 126 of the 2000
Rules of criminal Procedure as amended) – in the conduct of search, if after giving notice of
this purpose and authority the officer is refused admittance to the place of search, he may
break open any outer or inner door window or any part of a house or anything therein to
execute the warrant or liberate himself or any person lawfully aiding  hi when unlawfully
detained therein.

SEC. 5. Prohibited Acts in the Conduct of Search

a.House, rooms, or other premises shall not be searched except in the presence of lawful
occupant thereof or any member of his family or in the absence of the latter, in the presence of
two (2) witnesses of sufficient age and discretion residing in the same locality.

b. Lawful personal properties, papers and particularly described in the search warrant shall not
be taken.

SEC. 6. Validity of Search Warrant – The search shall be valid for ten (10) days from date of
issuance. Thereafter, it shall be void.

SEC. 7. Receipt for the Property Seized – The officer seizing property by virtue of the warrant
shall give a detailed receipt for the same top the lawful occupant of the premises in whose
presence the search and seized was made, or in the absence of such occupant, shall, in the
presence of at least two (2) witnesses of sufficient age and discretion residing in the same
locality, leave a receipt in the place in which he found the seized property in the absence of the
lawful owner.

SEC. 8. Valid Warrant-less Searches and Seizures –

1. Search made incidental to a valid arrest. Moreno vs. Ago Chi, 12 Phil 439, 422 (1909) “An
officer making a lawful arrest by virtue of a warrant or under the doctrine of warrant-less arrest
may take from the person arrested any money or property found upon his person which was
used in the commission of the crime or was the fruit of the crime or which might furnish the
prisoner with the means of committing violence or escaping, or which may be used in evidence
in the trial of the case….”

2. Search of moving vehicles. Carroll V. United States, 267 U.S. 132, 153 (1925) says: “ the
guaranty of freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures is construed as recognizing a
necessary difference between a search of  adwelling, house or other structure in respect of
which a search warrant may readily be obtained and a search of a ship, motorboat, wagon, or
automobile for contrabands goods, where it is not practicable to secure a warrant, because the
vehicle can be quickly moved out of the locality or jurisdiction in which the warrant must be
sought”

3. Seizure of goods concealed to avoid duties. Uykheytin V Villareal, 116 U.S. 746 (1886); Papa
V Mago, 22 SCRA 857 ( February 28, 1968); Pacis V Pamaran, 56 SCRA 16 (March 15, 1974).

4. Seizure of evidence in plain view. Harris V United States, 390 U.S. 234, 236 (1968) says that
any object “ falling in the plain view are subject to seizure and may be introduced as evidence.”

5. When there is waiver of the right or there is consented. De Garcia V Locsin, 65 Phil. 689,
694-5 (1938) says: It is well-settled that to constituted a waiver of a constitutional right, it must
appear, first that the right exists; secondly, that the person involved had knowledge, either
actual or constructive, of the existence of such right; lastly, that said person had an actual
intention to relinquish the right” Thus, where accused has voluntarily surrender his gun, he
cannot claim illegality of the seizure. People V. Agbot, 106 SCRA 325, 331 (L-376541, July 31,
1981)

Rule 13: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

SEC. 1 It is the conduct of processes, more particularly the recognition, search, collection,
handling, preservation and documentation of physical evidence to include the identification
and interview of witnesses and the arrest of suspect/s at the crime scene.

SEC. 2. Upon receipt of a report/complaint of a crime incident, the desk officer shall:

a. Record the time the report/complaint was made, the identity of the person who made the
report, place of the incident and a synopsis of the incident.

b.Inform his superior officer or the duty officer regarding the report.

SEC. 3. First Responders – Any police who first arrives at the crime scene and shall endeavor to
protect and secure the same as follows:

a. Cordon off the crime scene with whatever available materials like ropes, straws, human
barricade, police line, if available, etc.

b. Evacuate injured persons to the nearest hospital;

c.    Prepare to take the “dying declaration” of severely injured person, if any;

d. Prevent entry/exit of persons within the condoned area; and

e.    Prepare to brief the investigators of the situation upon their arrival.

SEC. 4. Crime Scene Investigation Proper-

a. Receipt of Briefing and Designation of Command Post.

The team leader upon arrival at the crime scene receives the briefing from the first responder
and shall immediately designate a command post which ideally located adjacent to the scene
where the evidence custodian stays and receives the pieces of evidence turned over to him for
safe keeping by the other evidence collectors.

b. Initiation of Preliminary Survey. The team leader makes a general assessment of the scene,
takes a cautions walk-through of the crime scene, takes down extensive notes to document
important factors, and establishes the evidence most likely to be encountered. He then defines
the extent of the search area, and determines personnel and equipment needed, and makes
specific assignments. From his assessments, he develops a general theory of the crime scene.

c. Preparation of Narrative Report. The team leader uses the systematic approach in making a
narrative report. No item is too insignificant to record if it catches one’s attention.

d. Documentation of the Crime Scene. The photographs as soon as possible. The evidence
collectors do not touch or move any evidence once it is located until it has been identified,
measured, recorded and photographed, sketches supplement the photographs. The best tool in
documenting the crime scene is the use of video camera.

e. Crime Scene Sketches. A rough sketch is prepared indicating the actual measurement of
things with scale and proportion observed and oriented to the North Pole. All necessary
information are placed in the sketch.

f. Detailed Search. The search for physical evidence is done using the accepted methods of
search depending upon the actual location to be searched.

g. Collection of Physical Evidence. The team leader is always informed of significant evidence
located. The evidence collector shall put his initial, location and date of collection on the item
and turn it over to the evidence custodian for documentation and safekeeping. In cases where
the evidence encountered needs special processing due to significant or sensational cases, the
Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO) specialists of the Crime Laboratory shall be requested.

h. Conduct of Final Survey. The team leader makes a final review of the crime scene to
determine whether or not the processing has been completed.

i. Release of the Crime Scene. The release of the crime scene shall be done if the investigator is
satisfied that all pieces of evidence have been recovered. Thus, the investigator must evaluate
the items recovered from the results of interrogation of the suspects and the interview of the
witnesses. He must bear in mind that upon the formal release of the crime scene to the proper
authority, a warrant is already required for his re-entry to the crime scene.

SEC. 5 . Conduct of Interview- While the crime scene is being processes, the team leader shall
designate other members to look for witnesses and immediately conduct interview. The
assigned investigator shall jot down important facts for future reference.

SEC. 6. Arrest of Suspect/s-  Upon arrival at the crime scene, the team leader shall endeavor to
arrest the suspect/s if he is still at the crime scene or the first responder did not arrest the
suspect/s. The suspect/s shall be secured and shall be separated from the other witnesses.

Rule 14: UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS

SEC. 1 Scope of Undercover Operations- Undercover operations shall involve the collection of
information to support investigative law enforcement action, counter-intelligence operations,
and other management usage.

SEC 2. Usage of Information Obtained from Undercover Operations- Information obtained

from undercover operations shall be treated only as “lead” for further case build-up or to serve
as basis for further evidence-gathering to substantiate specific indictable legal case or cases
against the suspect or suspects, and therefore, in no uncertain terms shall it be used or
considered as evidence in court nor a cause for any immediate active law enforcement action.

SEC. 3. Mission Orders- All personnel on undercover operations shall carry at all times mission
orders/slips duly approved by their immediate supervisors and filed appropriately with their
respective offices.

SEC. 4. Restriction- Undercover operatives on mission shall confined their operations to the
specific case(s) assigned to them.

SEC. 5. After-Mission Report- The undercover operation shall submit immediately his report
upon completion of mission.

Rule 15: CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION

SEC. 1. Custodial Investigation- Custodial investigation shall refer to the stage where the
investigation conducted by law enforcers is no longer a general inquiry into an unsolved crime
and has begun to focus on a particular suspect who had been taken into custody by law
enforcement officers who carry out a process of interrogation that lends itself to eliciting
incriminating statements. It shall also refer to instances when suspect is taken into custody or
otherwise deprived of his/her freedom of action in any significant manner. Custodial
investigation shall also include any questioning or probe involving a person “invited” by a law
enforcement officer in connection with an offense he/she is suspected to have committed. It is
the investigation of a suspect arrested without a warrant; as such the police is duty-bound to
file a case against him within the reglementary period, strictly adhering to his constitutional
rights as hereinafter provided.

SEC. 2. Rights of the Suspect under Custodial Investigation- The following rights of the
arrested person shall be observed by the investigator during custodial investigation as
embodied under RA 7438. The suspect shall be appraised of his right (Miranda Doctrine), to
wit:

a. That he has the right to remain silent;

b.That if he waives his right to remain silent, anything he says can be used in evidence for or
against him in court;

c. That he has the right to counsel of his own choice; and that if he cannot afford one, he shall
be provided with an independent and competent counsel; and

d.That he has the right to be informed of such right.

SEC. 3 Waiver- In the event that the suspect waives his right under Art 124 of the RPC, such
waiver must be made in writing and duly signed by him and by the counsel of his own choice or
by a competent and independent counsel provided for him if he can not afford one.

SEC. 4. Detention- Detention prisoner/s shall be locked up as may be necessary to secure his
safety and prevent his escape.

SEC. 5. Transporting Detention Prisoner-

a. If transported by jeep, the subject must be seated in the right rear seat and one PNP escort
personnel shall sit at the rear on the left side facing the subject. Secure hands of subject under
his knees.

b. If transported by sedan, subject must be seated on the left rear seat and the PNP escort
personnel shall sit on the right rear seat. Hands of the subject should be secured under his
knees.

c.  In no case should a Detention Prisoner be transported using public utility land vehicles that
are not exclusively rented for the purpose.

d. In no case shall a high-risk Detention Prisoner be transported without proper escort and
restraining devices.

e. Female and juvenile delinquent detainees shall not be transported in handcuffs, but only
with necessary restraint and proper escort, preferably aided by a female personnel.

f. In no case shall a Detention Proper be allowed out of the Detention Cell without the proper
personnel escort.

g. Transport and escort of Detention Prisoner shall be limited only from the detention cell to
the proper court for inquest or hearing or to the nearest Hospital or Clinic in case of the
mandatory medical examination prior to detention of during actual medical emergency or in
court-permitted transport.

h. In no case shall a Detention Prisoner be allowed travel and escort outside the detention cell
to places devoted for recreation, worship, entertainment meals and dining and others of similar
and analogous description.

i. Detention Prisoner shall as much as possible be transported in detention prisoner uniform or

proper attire that may identify him/her as a detention prisoner.

SEC. 6. Monitoring of Cases- An investigator’s job does not end upon the filing of the case with
the prosecutor’s office. It is imperative that the case be continuously monitored up to its final
resolution.

SEC. 7. Media Presentation/Press Conference-  Presentation of arrest persons before the media
or the conduct of press conference in connection with such arrest shall be done only on the
following instances:

a. When the arrest is by virtue of valid warrant;

b.When the arrest is made “en flagrante delecto” or caught in the act and the crime committed
is heinous. In short, arrested persons for minor crimes even if caught in the act may not be
presented before the media.

c. In cases of warrant-less arrest, presentation before the media of arrested persons under this
category shall be done only after such arrested person shall have been established by the
investigating prosecutor or judge, as the case maybe; and

d.When the arrest is incidental to the service of a valid search warrant issued by a competent
court.

Rule 16: INQUEST PROCEDURES

SEC. 1. Inquest Proper-  Shall refer to an informal and summary investigation conducted by a
public prosecutor in the criminal cases involving persons arrested and detained without the
benefit of a warrant issued by the court for the purpose of determining whether or not said
persons should remain under custody and correspondingly be charged in court. Where the
detained person does not opt for a preliminary investigation or otherwise refuses to execute the
required waiver, the investigator shall proceed with the inquest by submitting the suspect
before the inquest prosecutor to include sworn statements/affidavits of the complainant and
the witness/es and other supporting evidence.

SEC. 2. Presence of Detained Person-  The presence of the detained person who is under
custody shall be ensured during the inquest proceedings except under the following
circumstances:

a. If he is confined in a hospital;

b. If he is detained in a place under maximum security;

c. If production of the detained will involve security risk; or

d. If the presence of the detained person is not feasible by reason of age, health, sex and other
similar factors.

Rule 17: RULES ON LABOR DISPUTES, RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND

DEMOLITIONS

SEC. 1. Applicable Legal Parameters- The pertinent provisions of the Public Assembly Act of
1985 (Bats Pambansa Blg 8500), the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended and other
applicable laws, shall be observed during rallies, strikes, demonstrations or other public
assemblies. Accordingly, law enforcement agents shall, at all times, exercise maximum
tolerance. In case of unlawful aggression, only reasonable force may be employed to prevent or
repel it. The employment of teargas and water cannons shall be made under the control and
supervision of the Ground Commander. No arrest of any leader, organizer, or participant shall
be made during the public assembly, unless he violates any pertinent law as evidence warrants.

SEC 2. General Policy –

a. The involvement of PNP personnel during strikes, lockouts and labor disputes in general
shall be limited to the maintenance of peace and order, enforcement of laws, and
implementation of legal orders of the duly constituted authorities.

b. Whenever the assistance of the PNP is necessary, elements of the local police force should be
called upon to render assistance. Such request for assistance shall be addressed to the Regional
Director, National Capital Regional Police Office or the Police Regional Offices. Unless directed
by the President or personally by the chairman of the National Police Commission upon
consultation with the Secretary of Labor and Employment or when requested by the latter,
personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall not intervene nor be utilized in
any labor dispute.

c. Insofar as practicable, no officer of the law shall be allowed to render services in connection
with a strike or lockout if there is question or complaint as regards his relationship by affinity
or consanguinity to any official/leader of the parties in the controversy or if he has financial or
pecuniary interest therein.

d. A peace-keeping detail shall be established in the strike or lockout area when requested by
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) or as the Regional Director, National
Capital Regional Police Office, City Police Office/Provincial Director, may deem necessary for
the purpose of maintaining peace and order in the area.

e. Personnel detailed as peace-keeping force in strike or lockout areas shall be in uniform, with
proper nameplates at all times. They shall exercise maximum tolerance and shall observe
courtesy and strict neutrality in their dealing with both parties in the controversy, bearing in
mind that the parties to the labor dispute are not their adversaries but their partners in the
quest for industrial peace and human dignity. As much as possible, they shall not inflict any
physical harm upon strikers and/or picketers or any person involved in the strike/lockout.
When called for by the situation or when all other peaceful and non- violent means have been
exhausted, la enforcers may employ as a last resort only such means as may be necessary and
reasonable to prevent or repel an aggression.

SEC 3. Peace-keeping – The peace-keeping detail shall not be stationed in the picket (or
confrontation line) but should be stationed such that their presence may deter the commission
of criminal acts or any untoward incident from either side. The members of the peace-keeping
detail shall stay outside a 50-meter radius from the picket line. In cases wherein the 50-meter
radius includes a public thoroughfare, they may station themselves in such public thoroughfare
for the purpose of insuring the free flow of traffic.

SEC 4. Additional Instructions-

a. Except as provided in these guidelines, the matter of determining whether a strike, picket or
lockout is legal or not should be left to DOLE and its appropriate agencies. PNP elements are
enjoined from interfering in a strike, picket or lockout, except as herein provided, for the sole
reason that it is illegal.

b. No personal escort shall be provided to any of the parties to the controversy unless so
directed by the competent authority. Whenever escorts are to be provided to any, the other
party shall be informed accordingly. All escort shall be in uniform at all times.

c.    During the pendency of a strike/lockout, the police and military personnel concerned are
discouraged from the socializing with any of the parties involved in the controversy.

d.   Liaison shall be established and maintained with the representatives of DOLE,
management and the union in the strike/lockout area for the purpose of maintaining peace and
order, as well as to maintain a continuing peaceful dialogue between the parties to the
strike/lockout.  If possible, a monthly meeting between the representatives of the PNP,
NAPOLCOM, DOLE and concerned sectors shall be conducted to assess and monitor
compliance with and implementation of the guidelines.

Rule 18:  STRIKES, LOCKOUTS, AND LABOR DISPUTES

SEC. 1. Peace-keeping Detail -  The peace keeping detail shall be stationed in the picket (or
confrontation line) in such a manner that its presence may deter the commission of criminal
acts from either side.  The members of the peace-keeping detail shall position themselves
outside a 50-meter radius from the picket line.  In cases wherein the 50-meter radius includes a
public thoroughfare, they may station themselves in the public thoroughfare for the purpose of
insuring the free flow of traffic.

SEC. 2. Service of Lawful Orders or Writ-

a. The service of DOLE, court, or other lawful orders or writs or writs is the primary concern of
the DOLE representative, sheriff, and representative of the government agency issuing the
order, respectively.  The role of the PNP, AFP, and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is only
supportive. Only when specifically stated and requested in the order or writ shall the PNP
enforce such orders or writs, subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 hereof.

SEC. 3. Prohibited Socializing – During the pendency of a strike or lockout, the police and
military personnel concerned are discouraged from socializing with any of the parties involved
in the controversy. These personnel shall not, under any pretext, accept any invitation from
management personnel or union officials or personnel involved in the controversy.

SEC. 4. Liaison -    Liaison shall be established and maintained with representatives of DOLE,
management, and the union in the strike or lockout area for the purpose of maintaining peace
and order and a continuing peaceful dialogue between the parties to the strike or lockout.

SEC. 5. Prohibited Labor Activities- No public official or employee, including officers and
personnel of the PNP, shall:

a. bring in, introduce or escort, in any manner, any individual who seeks to replace strikers in
entering or leaving the premises of a strike area or

b. work in place of the strikers.

Rule 19: DEMOLITION ORDERS, INJUNCTIONS, AND OTHER SIMILAR ORDERS

SEC 1. Role of the PNP in the Enforcement of a Demolition Order-

a. Police Assistance in the enforcement or implementation of a demolition or injunction order

shall be granted only upon a written request of the Sheriff or authorized representative and
accompanied by a valid order issued by a competent court and/or with written permission from
the Presidential Commission for Urban Poor. Moreover, said police assistance shall be
coordinated and cleared with the concerned mayor before its enforcement.

b.The duties of PNP personnel in any demolition activity shall be limited to the maintenance of
peace and order, protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and legal orders of duly
constituted authorities, and to perform specific functions prescribed by law.

c. PNP personnel tasked to provide police assistance shall be in proper uniform and will be led
by an officer during the actual and legal relocation phase. They shall be limited only to
occupying the first line of law enforcement and civil disturbance control; shall not participate
in the physical dismantling of any structure subject of eviction or demolition; and shall refrain
from the use of unnecessary and unreasonable force.

SEC 2. Procedures in the Enforcement of a Demolition Order-

a. PNP personnel should be informed of the prevailing situation, their tasks, strict observance
of Human Rights, and the appropriate provisions of the POP.

b.All police assistance rendered shall be officer-led, if possible by the Chief of Police who has
jurisdiction over the area and who should be present during the demolition activity.

c. Police assistance shall be rendered only to the affected parties.

d. All personnel involved shall be in complete uniform and shall desist from the use of any
violence or any actuation that may harm, harass, or terrorize the affected parties.

e. The mode of participation shall be strictly to maintain peace and order during the entire
demolition/ejectment activity, ensuring the protection of all parties from harm and injury.

f. The deployment of tear gas and water cannon shall be applied only as a last resort, when all
other peaceful and non-violent means have been exhausted, and shall be made under proper
advice and command of a responsible or superior police officer.

g. All arrests made during the operation shall be investigated by the Station which has
jurisdiction over the area.

h. The Unit or Station concerned shall render situation reports every two (2) hours during the
demolition operation followed by a written report after a demolition activity, for reference of
higher HQs.

Rule 20: CHECKPOINTS

SEC. 1. Authority to Establish Checkpoints-  The establishment of permanent checkpoints must

always be authorized by the PNP and manned by uniformed PNP personnel assigned in the
area. Other units directly involved in an operation may establish mobile checkpoints in
coordination with the Commander of the Unit/Station in the area.

SEC 2. Requirements-

a. Only mobile checkpoints are authorized and they shall be established only in conjunction
with ongoing operations. Only official and marked vehicles shall be used in establishing mobile
checkpoints.
b.Checkpoints may be established when there is a need to arrest a criminal or fugitive from
justice.

c. The conduct of searches, seizures, and arrests in checkpoints shall be done with civility and
with due respect to innocent passer-by, commuters or bystanders.

d.The area where the checkpoints shall be established must be properly lighted and legible and
clear signs shall be exhibited to show that searches are being conducted.

e. Enforcement officers manning the checkpoints shall be in proper uniform at all times with
their identification cards and nameplates on.

f. Personnel manning checkpoints shall always be led by an Officer with the rank of Police
Inspector at least.

g. Checkpoint personnel shall not mulct, extort, or harass drivers, passengers, traders, etc.

SEC 3. Procedures to be Followed When Checkpoints are Ignored- When checkpoints are
ignored, the following shall be observed:

a. In the event that checkpoints/roadblocks are ignored and the motorist/suspects bump the
roadblock in an attempt to elude arrest or avoid inspection, the team leader shall immediately
contact adjacent units to inform them of the situation and immediately conduct dragnet
operation, while those at the checkpoint shall pursue the errant fleeing motorist.

b.Warning shots shall be discouraged due to the confusion it may create for the driver and
passengers of the vehicle. Megaphone or police sirens shall be used instead during the pursuit.
The plate number of the vehicle shall be noted and given to other units in adjacent areas to
prevent the possibility that the vehicle may elude the pursuit operation.

c. In the event that the occupants of the vehicle open fire on the personnel manning the
checkpoint, reasonable force to overcome the suspects aggression may be employed.

SEC 4 Limitation of Searches at Checkpoints- Searches made at check or checkpoints shall be

limited to visual search and neither the vehicle nor the occupants shall be subjected to physical
search. An extensive search may be allowed only if the officers conducting the search have
probable cause to believe that they would find evidence pertaining to the commission of a
crime in the vehicle to be search and there is no sufficient time to secure a valid warrant.

SEC 5. Flagging Down or Accosting Vehicles While in Mobile Car- This rule is a general concept
and does not apply in hot pursuit situations. The Mobile Car Crew shall undertake the
following, when applicable:

a. Call the headquarters and inform it of the make or type and plate number of the motor
vehicle to be accosted including the number and, if possible, identity of occupants;

b. State the reason(s) for flagging the suspected motor vehicle;

c. Give mobile car location and direction (heading) before making actual intervention;

d. Try to get side-by-side with the suspect and check the occupants without alarming them of
your purpose. You can even overtake them and wait for them at your chosen location before
stopping their vehicle;

e. Determine whether the suspects are hostile or not;

f. Make known to the suspect(s) that you are after them through the siren or megaphone;

g. Instruct the driver to pull over or stop on the side of the street;

h. Park behind the suspect’s vehicle at a discreet distance and cautiously approach the vehicle
on the driver’s side;

i. If the vehicles window heavily tinted and the occupants cannot be seen, instruct the driver to
open all windows to have a clear view of the interior of the vehicle;

j. Instruct the driver to turn off the ignition, if this was not done when he stopped;

k. The other members of the team must be on guard for any eventuality while the vehicle is
being approached.

l. Talk to the driver in a most courteous manner and inform him of the nature of his violation.
Demand to see the driver’s license, photocopies of the certificate of registration and the official
receipt. Examine these documents and counter-check the driver on the information reflected
herein; m. If it concerns traffic violations, immediately issue a Traffic Violation Receipt (TVR).
Never indulge in prolonged, unnecessary conversation or argument with the vehicle’s
occupants;

n. In cases of other violations that require the impounding of the vehicle, inform the driver
regarding this situation and instruct him to follow you, after issuing the TVR; and

o. Before moving out, inform Headquarters regarding the situation/status and disposition of
the person and motor vehicle accosted.

SEC. 6. Dealing with Hostile Situation – The following are the procedures to be followed in
dealing with hostile drivers:

a.  Stopping Vehicles

1. Follow the procedure stated from (a) to (c) of Section 5;

2. Immediately request for back-up;

3. Follow the suspect and always keep him within visual range;

4. Expect that the suspect will notice your action at any time. Be prepared for a car chase or
actual hostile confrontation;

5. If the back-up is already in the vicinity, inform Headquarters that you are proceeding to
accost the suspect;

6. Inform the suspects that you are after them through the siren or megaphone and instruct the
driver to pull over or stop on the side of the street;

7. Park at a discreet distance behind the suspect’s vehicle;

8. While the vehicle is being approached, the other members of the crew and back-up must be
on guard for any eventuality. Overreactions should be avoided;

9. If the vehicle’s windows are heavily tinted and the occupants cannot be seen, instruct the
driver to open all windows for a clear view of the vehicle’s interior;

10. Direct the driver and other occupants of the vehicle not to make unnecessary movements
and to show their hands outside the car;

11. Instruct the driver to turn off the ignition and toss the key to the ground. Demand to see the
Driver’s license and photocopies of the vehicle’s certificate of registration and the official
receipt. Examine the documents and counter- check the driver on the information reflected
therein; and

12. If there are other suspects aside from the driver, separate them from one another.

b.  Fleeing Vehicles

1. In the event that the motor vehicle did not stop despite the warning given, inform
Headquarters so that roadblocks can be put up.

2. When the vehicle of the suspect is cornered or stopped, instruct the driver and other
occupants in a clear and commanding voice to follow specifically what you will require of them.
Failure on their part to follow will be construed as a hostile act on their part. Execute
instructions on the use of reasonable force.

3. Instruct the driver to open his door and to put his foots out of the vehicle, followed by his
hands to be placed on top of the vehicle, or to move towards you with his hands up.

4. Instruct other occupants of the vehicle, if any, to come out one by one, as what the driver has
done.

5. Arrest and handcuffs the suspect and bring them to Headquarters for proper disposition.

6. Before moving out, inform Headquarters about the situation, status and disposition of the
suspects and motor vehicle accosted.
 

Rule 21:  CIVIL DISTURBANCE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

SEC. 1.  General Guidelines –

The PNP units tasked to maintain peace and order shall not interfere with the holding of public
assembly after verification that the permit for such purpose has been issued by the local
government unit concerned. To ensure public safety, a Civil Disturbance Management (CDM)
contingent under the command of a Police Commissioned Officer with the rank of Police Senior
Inspector or higher shall be detailed and stationed at least 100 meters away from the place
where the public assembly is being held. In the absence of any permit from the LGU concerned,
the PCO in command should exert effort to persuade the demonstrators to disperse peacefully
and vacate the public place. In case of lightning rallies or demonstrations, orderly dispersal
should only be resorted to, including the apprehension of those responsible therefore, in case of
resistance after an exhaustive dialogue for voluntary dispersal has failed.

SEC.2.  Specific Guidelines –

1. When their assistance is requested by the leaders or organizers, it shall be imperative for the
members of the PNP CDM contingent, to perform their duties always mindful that their
responsibility to provide proper protection to those exercising their right to assemble peaceably
and their freedom of expression are primordial. Toward this end, the members of the PNP
CDM  contingent who deal with the demonstrators shall be in complete uniform with their
nameplates and units to which they belong displayed prominently on the front and dorsal parts
of their uniform.

2. The members of the PNP CDM  contingent shall not carry any kind of firearms but may be
equipped with baton or riot  sticks, crash helmets with visor, gas masks, boots or ankle-high
shoes with shin guards.

3. Tear gas, smoke grenades, water cannons, or any similar anti-riot device shall not be used
unless the public assembly is attended by actual violence, or serious threats of violence, or
deliberate destruction of property.

SEC. 3. Dispersal of Public Assembly with Permit -

No public assembly with a permit shall be dispersed.  However, if an assembly becomes violent,
the police  may orderly disperse such public assembly in the following manner:

1.  At the first sign of impending violence, the Ground Commander of the PNP CDM contingent
shall call the attention of the leaders of the public assembly and ask the latter to prevent any
possible disturbance.

2. If actual violence starts to a point where rocks or other harmful objects from the participants
are thrown at the police or at the non-participants or at any property causing damage to such
property, the designated officers/PNP CDM Commander shall AUDABLY warn the participants
that if the disturbance persists, the public assembly will be orderly dispersed.  The CDM
Commander may also conduct a dialogue with the leaders informing them of their actions and
advise them to disperse peacefully.

3. If the violence or disturbance prevailing or stated in the preceding subparagraph does not
stop or abate, the designated Officer/Commander of the contingent shall AUDIBLY issue a
warming to the participants of the public assembly, through loud hailers or public address
system, and after allowing a reasonable period of time lapse, shall immediately order it to
forthwith disperse.

4.  No arrest of any leader, organizer or participant shall be made during the public assembly
unless he violates any law, statute, ordinance or any provision of Batas Pambansa Bilang 880
during the assembly.  Such arrest shall be governed by Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code, as
amended.

5.  Isolated acts or incidents of disorder or breach of the peace during the public assembly shall
not constitute a ground for dispersal.

SEC. 4.  Dispersal of Public Assembly Without Permit – When the public assembly is held
without a permit where a permit is required, the said public assembly may be orderly
dispersed.  Water cannons may be used to disperse the crowd when the situation so demands.

SEC. 5.  CDM Operational Tasks -

1. Isolate the area

2. Secure Likely targets

3. Control Crowds

4. Establish area control

5. Neutralize special threats

SEC. 6. CDM Operational Approaches -

1. The commitment of CDM personnel must be viewed as a last    resort.  Their role, therefore,
should never be greater than is absolutely necessary, under the particular circumstances which
prevail.  This does not mean, however, that the number of troops employed should be
minimized. On the contrary, the degree of force required to control a disturbance is frequently
inversely proportionate to the number of available personnel. Doubts concerning the number
of troops required, therefore, should normally be resolved in favor of large numbers may
prevent the development of situations in which the use of excessive force is necessary.  A large
reserve of troops should be maintained during civil

disturbance operations.  The knowledge that a large reserve force is available builds morale
among law enforcement personnel and contributes toward preventing overreaction to
provocative acts by disorderly persons.

2. In selecting an operational approach to a civil disturbance situation, the Commander and his
staff must adhere scrupulously to the “minimum necessary force” principle, for example, crowd
control formations or riot control formation or riot control agents should not be used is
saturation of area with manpower would suffice.

3. Every effort should be made to avoid appearing as an alien invading force and to present the
image of a restrained and well-disciplined force whose sole purpose is to assist in the
restoration of law and order with a minimum loss of life and property and due respect for those
citizens whose involvement may be purely accidental. Further, while control force personnel
should be visible, tactics or force concentrations, any activity which might excite rather than
calm should be avoided when possible.

4. Consistent with the controlling principle that he must use only the minimum force necessary
to accomplish his mission, the Commander arms his troops with rattan sticks, shield, Kevlar
helmet and handcuffs.

SEC. 7. Police Response in  Crowd Control –

1. During the Planning and Formative Stage

a.  Negotiate with demonstrators’ leaders

b. Police authorities send intermediaries

c.  Send Intel agents

2. During Initial and Peaceful Stage

a. Allow demonstrators to supervise themselves.

b. Allow private volunteers to supervise demonstrators

c.   A show of force by the Police

3.  During Riotous Stage

a.  Use respected civic leaders to appeal to the rioters to disperse

b.  Use of police formations and arrests

c. Use of special types of less lethal  weapon and ammunition

d. Use of additional forces (security team/SWAT

teams)

e.  Use of AFP force – only as reserve

4.   During Violent Stage

a. Police should stand their ground to prevent violent demonstrators from inflicting injuries
against any individual, damage to public and private properties, and for their dispersal.

b. Use respected community leaders to persuade the demonstrators to stop the violence and
surrender.

c. Use necessary force as a last resort. Post-Demonstration Stage

a. Withdraw main police force from the demonstrators’ area.

b. Maintain force or presence in the area.

Rule 22: HOSTAGE SITUATION

SEC. 1. Procedures to be followed in a Hostage Situation – The following steps shall be

undertaken:

a. A Crisis Management Task Group shall be activated immediately.

b.  Incident scene shall be secured and isolated.

c. Unauthorized persons shall not be allowed entry and exit to the incident scene.

d. Witnesses’ names, addresses, and other information shall be  recorded.  Witnesses shall be
directed to a safe location.

SEC. 2. Ground Commander – There shall be only one Ground Commander in the area.

SEC. 3. Negotiators – There shall be designated by the Ground Commander.  No one shall be
allowed to talk to the hostage-taker without clearance from the negotiating panel or Ground
Commander.

SEC. 4. Assault Team -  An Assault team shall be alerted for deployment in case the negotiation
fails.  Members of this assault team wear authorized and easily recognizable uniform during the
conduct of the operation.  Bonnets shall not be used.
SEC. 5. Assault Plan – The assault shall be planned to ensure minimal threat to life for all
parties.

SEC. 6. Support Personnel – An ambulance with medical participating elements shall be

consolidate efforts in solving the crisis.

SEC. 7. Coordination – Proper coordination with all participating elements shall be done to
consolidate efforts in solving the crises.

SEC. 8. Safety of Hostage(s) – In negotiating for the release of a hostage, the safety of the
hostage shall always be paramount.

SEC. 9. Procedures to be Followed during Negotiations – The following shall be undertaken in

the conduct of negotiations:

a. Stabilize and contain the situation;

b. Select the right time to make contact with the hostage-taker;

c. Take time when negotiating;

d. Allow hostage-taker to speak;

e. Don’t offer the hostage-taker anything.  What he will ask for will be part of the negotiation;

f. Avoid directing frequent attention to the victim when talking to the hostage-taker;

g. Do not call them hostages.  Be as honest as possible avoid tricks; be sincere;

h. Never dismiss any request from the hostage-taker as trivial or important;

i. Never say “NO”;

j. Soften the demands;

k. Never set a deadline; try not to accept a deadline;

l. Do not make alternate suggestions not agreed upon in the negotiation;

m. Do not introduce outsiders (non-law enforcement officers) into the negotiation process,
unless their presence is extremely necessary in the solution of the crises; provided that they
shall be properly advised on the do’s and don’ts of hostage negotiations;

n. Do not allow any exchange of hostages, unless extremely necessary; in particular, do not
exchange a negotiator for a hostage;

o. Avoid negotiating face-to-face; and

p. Law enforcement officers without proper training shall not be allowed to participate in
hostage negotiations.

Rule 23: AVIATION SECURITY PROCEDURES

SEC. 1. International Conventions – These protocols are about civil aviation safeguard against
hijacking and acts of unlawful interference to civil aviation.

a. The Chicago Convention

The Chicago Convention which was participated in by 52 nations in November 1944 at Chicago,
USA, paved the way for the formation of the international Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
purposely to ensure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation throughout the
world. The ICAO officially came into existence on 4  April 1947 and thus became the permanent
body under the United Nations charged with the administration of the principles and objectives
of Convention.

b. The Tokyo Convention The Tokyo Convention, also known as the Convention on Offenses
and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board an Aircraft, was signed in Tokyo, Japan on 14
September 1963  and came into force on 4 December 1969.  This was ratified by a total of 124
states, including the Philippines. The convention defined all acts which, whether or not
classifiable as offenses, may jeopardize the safety of an aircraft, the persons on board or
property therein, and such other acts which may jeopardize good order and discipline on board
the aircraft. It also enumerated and explained the powers of the aircraft commander in an
international flight, as well as the competence of signatory states to exercise Jurisdiction over
offenses committed on board an aircraft.

c. The Hague Convention

The Hague Convention, also known as the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure
of Aircraft, was signed in The Hague, Netherlands on 16 December 1970 and came into force on
14 December 1971.  This was come ratified by a total of129 states, including the Philippines.
Signatory states agreed to make hijacking punishable by severe penalties, and to include it in
the list of extraditable crimes.  Hijackers may be tried in the

country where the aircraft landed or where the aircraft is registered.

d. The Montreal Convention.

The Montreal Convention, also known as the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts
against the Safety of Civil Aviation, was signed in Montreal, Canada on 23 September 1971 and
came into force on 26 January 1973. Signatory states were obligated to enact laws covering all
acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation and to provide severe penalties for any
violations.

e. National Legislations: Republic Act 6975- Pursuant to section 35, paragraph b (7) of
Republic Act 6975, the PNP Aviation Security Command which was later renamed as Aviation
Security Group (ASG), in coordination with airport authorities, is tasked to; (1) secure all the
country’s airports against offensive and terroristic acts that threaten civil aviation,

(2) exercise operational control and supervision over all agencies involved in airport security
operations, and (3) enforce all laws and regulations relative to air travel protection and safety.

SEC. 2. Standard Aviation Screening Procedures- One of the most important aspects of aviation
security is to prevent the introduction of firearms, weapons and other dangerous devices into
areas of the aircraft to which access may be gained during flight. In order to achieve this, the
inspection/screening of passengers and their cabin baggage by ASG elements is mandatory.
Inspection/screening of passenger, cabin baggage, cargos and the aircraft may be carried out
through the use of metal detectors, X-ray machines, and other devices, by manual search or by
a combination of both. The following are the standard inspection/screening devices:

a. Walk-through (gate-type metal detector)- Used as a means of determining if passengers are

carrying metal on their persons. Sensitivity can be adjusted for alarms to be activated by
different amounts of metal. To ensure effectiveness, a calibration should be selected which is
sufficiently sensitive to detection of a firearm of a predetermined size. An alarm by the device is
an immediate cause for suspicion and increased alertness on the part of Aviation Security
Group (ASG) personnel assigned at the inspection/screening checkpoint. All passengers shall
be required to divest themselves of all metal items prior to walking through the “Gate”. A
passenger who causes the device to activate its alarm shall be subjected to additional
processing, such as manual search or search with a hand-held metal detector.

b. Hand-held metal detectors- also called scanners, these are used in determining the exact
location of metal on a person who had earlier passed through the “Gate” and triggered the
alarm.

c. X-Ray Device- this equipment provides a means of inspecting/screening baggage and other
articles by enabling the operators to actually see firearms or other dangerous devices. However,
if the X-ray operator can not accurately determine or identify the image viewed on the monitor,
a manual inspection must be conducted.

d. Frisking- this is the pat down inspection of the passenger’s body weapons, explosives or
other dangerous substances which maybe concealed. This is done through manual frisking or
with the use of hand-held metal detector.

Rule 24: INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS

SEC. 1. General Mandate. The PNP is mandated by law to support the AFP in internal security
operations (ISO). However, the PNP shall play an active role in places were there are no AFP
troops available, or when the President so directs.
SEC. 2. The PNP in A Support Role. PNP units involved in ISO in support of

the AFP shall:

a. Conduct sustained law enforcement actions against dissident Terrorists’

(DTs) atrocities;

b. Collect intelligence information on DT activities;

c. Conduct limited ISO, of a defensive nature, to flush DTs out of urban areas. At all times, the
PNP units concerned shall coordinate with the AFP units in the area at the first opportunity.

d. Conduct investigation and prosecution of ISO-related cases.

SEC 3. The PNP in an Active Role.  In cases were there are no AFP units in the area or when the
President so directs, the PNP units concerned shall;

a.  Conduct search and destroy operations against DT strongholds and concentrations;

b. Conduct intelligence operations to neutralize guerilla safe houses in urban areas;

c. Conduct civil-military operations to dismantle the political machinery of the CPP/NPA in the
area.

SEC 4. Defensive Position. Police stations, especially those located in far-flung areas, are
favorite target to attacks. As such, security measures against DT atrocities must be undertaken
as follows;

a. Continuously remind all personnel to be extra careful and security conscious  in their day to
day activities and during troop movements;

b. Vigorously implement added security measures in all police stations and police kababayan
centers, particularly those situated in far-flung or isolated places which are vulnerable to
surprise attacks, raids or harassment by DTs;

c. Conduct continuous check and inspection of the operational readiness of your field
units/stations;

d. Always keep in mind the modus operandi, strategies and tactics being practiced/employed
by the DTs;
e. Refrain from injecting or deploying personnel/unit in insurgent-affected areas without first
conducting a thorough an sincere threat analysis or evaluation, including social background of
the areas;

f. Re-train or re-orient personnel on back to basics training on combat patrols, military/police

intelligence, Police Community Relations (PCR) and the like;

g. Intensify intelligence-gathering and counter-intelligence operations to monitor or detect

enemy plans and activities;

h. Intensify the conduct of covert and/or overt operations against DTs who are acting as
ordinary criminals/bandits and extortionist;

i. Enhance the establishment of Advance Security Control Points (ASCPs) to control the ingress
and egress of people in police stations; and

j. Exercise continuous vigilance and maintenance of law, order and public safety in respective
AOR through the conduct of intensified police visibility patrols.

Rule 25: BOMB THREAT AND BOMB INCIDENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE

PROCEDURES

SEC 1. First Responder’s Procedure on Bomb threat- The purpose of

this rule is to establish the duties and investigative responsibilities of mobile units responding
to bomb threats, and other suspected explosive devices.

a. Upon receipt of information.

1. Determine the exact location of the establishment under threat;

2. Instruct the security officer of the establishment to conduct a bomb search while proceeding
to the area.

3. Proceed immediately to the scene.

4. Alert Explosive Ordnance Demolition team (EODT) for bomb search mission for emergency
readiness before departure.

5. Notify higher Headquarters of development.

b. Upon arrival at the scene:

1. Confirm the reported bomb threat; notify EODT to conduct bomb sweep.
2. Cause a suspicious/suspected device search to be made by persons familiar to the location.

3. Unless a device is found, personnel may not order an evacuation of the affected area but may
inform the person in-charge of the property of the need to evacuate. Assist in evacuation of
personnel should it be necessary.

c. Do not touch, tamper with or disarm any suspected device, explosive or ordnance.

d. If a suspected device is located/found, cause the evacuation of at least 300 meters away, and
maintain security for the protection of  life and property.

e. Isolate the suspected device.

f. Report discovery of suspected device.

g. Do not permit radio transmission within the area.

h. Turn off all electricity and gas units within the premises/building.

i. Secure the area and prevent people from approaching.

j. Establish traffic control.

k. Summon ambulance and fire trucks to the scene.

l. Await the arrival of bomb disposal team (EODT).

m. Conduct immediate investigation if the threat/crisis is over.

n. Determine the following;

1. Name of person who received the call; date and time the call was made.

2. What were the exact words of person making the threats.

3. Reason for the threat.

4. Time and Duration of call.

5.  Voice characteristics of the caller:male or female; young, middle-age, or old; tone;accent;etc.

6. identify of suspects, if known.

o. Assist in the conduct of investigation by responding units when requested to do so.

p. Report incident to higher Headquarters.

SEC 2. First Responder’s Procedure in Case of Actual Bomb Explosion-

a. Upon receipt of report;

1. Identify exact location of the incident.

2. Alert EOD teams and direct to proceed to the area.

3. Notify higher Headquarters and request assistance of

medical personnel.

4. Proceed to the scene immediately

b. Upon arrival at the scene.

1. Cause immediate evacuation of the injured.

2. Direct occupants of building/establishment to evacuate the area. Maintain order and control
crowd.

c. Notify higher Headquarters of the situation.

d. Seal off location until EODT determines if a secondary device exists.

e. Conduct rescue operations at the scene when necessary.

f. Initiate immediate investigation if investigators have not yet arrived. Determine the
following;

1. Time of detonation/explosion

2. Time call/bomb threat was received

3. Type of device

4. Other matters as in paragraph 1

g. Submit incident report immediately

h. Avoid issuing “Speculative” press releases or statements. It is the job of the unit Commander
or his designated spokesman.

 
Rule 26: COMPUTER CRIME INCIDENT RESPONSE PROCEDURE

SEC. 1 Computer Crime Response Defined- Computer Crime Response is the actual police
intervention in a computer crime incident where the acquisition of matters of evidentiary value
are traceable within the computer’s hardware and its network.

SEC 2. Do’s and Don’ts in Computer Crime Response-

a. When the computer is OFF at the time of arrival, do not turn it ON.

b. When it is ON, do not turn it OFF nor touch its mouse or keyboard.

c. If available, call for the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT)

d. If CIRT is not available, the unplugging of the computer whether it is ON or OFF at the time
of unplugging should be done by pulling out the cable directly from the back of the Central
Processing Unit (CPU).

e. Each unplugged cable must be marked in the same marking corresponding to the socket
from where the cable was unplugged.

(Example: “Socket5” marked “A” and the “Cable End” also marked “A”) The computer should
be carefully handled and packed for transport to the police station.

f. Only a computer forensic expert should search for any evidence contained in the computer
hardware.

g. The computer hard disk should be duplicated by the forensic expert and the original should
be kept by the evidence custodian for future court presentation. Search and analysis shall be
undertaken using the imaged disk.