Law Enforcement Operation and Planning With Crime Mapping
Law Enforcement Operation and Planning With Crime Mapping
LOPEZ, CLARISSA M.
CRIME TRIAD
OPPORTIUNITY
CRIME
DESIRE CAPABILITY
CRIME – will not exist if lack of either opportunity or capability and desire but there is exception when desire was eliminated and still
having opportunity so as crime will exist.
ONCE the three (3) are present and interact at the breeding grounds of crime (like for instance poverty, ignorance of the law, injustice
abuses, lose family values and fear) this already concern of the government.
Objectives of Police Field Operation (Patrol)
Serve and Protect – includes the objectives of protecting lives and property and providing all other services which is required or
expected from police officers.
Participative Law Enforcement – involves the readiness to actively cooperative with or engages in teamwork effort with the
community, other government agencies or other police units or elements in law enforcement and maintenance of peace and order.
Prevention of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior – this activity is particularly aimed at the ways and means of reducing the desire to
commit crime. It is responsibly of the police to identify would-be- offenders, delinquents and would-be delinquents before an arrest
becomes necessary. The field officers in their contacts regularly carry this out with juveniles whose behavior patterns are not yet indelibly
impressed and who may still vulnerable to change. The police officer should take steps to help the child to redirect energies into lawful
and socially acceptable channels.
Repression of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior – this particular objective is included to cause or influence people to refrain from
committing crime for fear of being caught and prosecuted. The theory is based upon the assumption that people will not commit crime
if they believe that their identification and arrest are a certainly.
Identification, Apprehension and Conviction of Offenders – the work of policeman does not end after he has identified and have
apprehended the offender and was able to put him behind bars. As a law enforcer, it is still incumbent upon him to actively participate
in prosecution because his work is not finished until the criminal is convicted of his crime.
Traffic Flow and Collision Reduction – pedestrian and vehicular traffic must be free flowing and collision-free so that people may
move safely from one place to another. The police objective is to determine the causes of congestion and to relieve it. This involves the
investigation of traffic accidents and application of the three E9s of traffic namely: Education. Engineering and Enforcement.
Definition of Patrol – a regular repeated circuit of in-guarding normally performed by the police over a particular area either on foot,
mobile or other means of patrol mobility for purposes of crime prevention, law enforcement and peace and order maintenance.
PURPOSE OF PATROL
1. Prevention of Crime 4. To Regulate Conduct
2. To eliminate Actual or Suspected Wrong Doing 5. To Maintain Peace and Order
3. Enforcement of Laws
French word and used it as a terminology for law enforces. Thus, the word <Police= is actually of French origin. <Patrol= originated
from French word <Patrouiller= which means – to go mud puddles.
Patrol is the Backbone of the Police Department.
The patrol is tasked with the primary responsibility of safeguarding the community by way of the protection of persons and
property. The preservation of peace, prevention and suppression of crimes, apprehension of criminals, enforcement of laws and
ordinances and performances of other necessary services. This unit is considered the nucleus of the police organization from which the
special services branch out and therefore, it is not to be subordinate to any other units within the police organization.
It is the backbone of the police service considering that it is responsible for the accomplishment of the over all police function
or total job. In small police stations or substations where there is no specialization as yet, the patrol force is responsible for all primary,
secondary and even the administrative functions.
DISTRIBUTION OF PATROL FORCE
Factors that Determine Patrol Deployment:
1. Population – Knowing the resident or fixed population vis-à-vis the transient population is important in establishing the police-
population ratio
2. Numbers and types of crimes and arrests
3. Location of crimes and arrest
4. Traffic collision statistics and patterns
5. Location of <frequent incidents= or hazards requiring concentrated police coverage such as sports arenas, stadiums, popular
night spots, bars, theaters, transportation terminals and others places usually converge
6. Disproportionate concentrations of population.
7. Socio-economic factors.
8. Zoning plan of the city/municipality.
PREPARATION IN PATROL
General Preparation- the policeman value system must be in complete harmony with the objectives of law enforcement and
sentence of fair play. First and foremost, in his preparation for patrol duty is attitude preparation. As much as possible negative and
depressed himself.
Pre-Patrol Preparation- prior to going on patrol the policeman should be armed with knowledge and equipment. In order to
have knowledge of their task each day, there is usually a fall-in formation at headquarters or police precinct, which is, develop to the
giving assignment and instructions. Other matters include information relative to the passage of new laws. Ordinance, latest court
decisions, changes in jurisdictional boundaries. General special orders from higher headquarters or the introduction of new techniques
to improve field performance.
Vehicle Inspection- at any time that the officer assumes control of the patrol vehicle for his patrol duty, he must inspect and
make sure of the following:
1. Clean windows/windshield and workable wipers
2. Sufficient gas/correct oil levels/strong battery
3. Correct tire pressure/spare tire/jack functioning brakes
4. Well-functioning engine
5. Functioning lights/siren
6. Weapons and rescue/first aid equipment inside rear compartment
District Orientation Tour- once in field, field, the patrol officers strive to achieve a general familiarization and inspection tour of his
AOR in order to orient himself of his pattern and characteristics.
Fixed Surveillance – Although not means of transportation. It must not be overlooked as a type of patrol usually undertaken either in
person or with the use of cameras or monitors or stop-frame photography. It makes it possible for the police to watch
several locations at the same time for immediate response if necessary. Various types of listening and viewing devices
are now in use in order to supplement routine patrol in line with the concept of proactive patrol.
Patrol Equipment
1. Complete 3. Baton 5. Hand cuff 7. Clean sheet of paper
2. Firearm 4. Flashlight 6. Notebook 8. Hand radio
NORMAL SHIFTING
1.0800H-1600H (8:00-4:00)
2.1600H-2400H (4:00-12:00)
3. 2400H-0800H (12:00-8:00)
TEAM POLICING – It is an attempt to integrate the police and the community interest into a working relationship so as to produce
the desired objective of peacekeeping in the community. Originated in Aberdeen, Scotland. Teams of five to ten men were assigned
according to concentration of crimes and citizen-calls for police service; effective police community cooperation is critical to the success
of team policing system. Public assistance and participation must be solicited actively.
Characteristics of Team Policing
1. Geographic stability of the patrol force - the application of permanent patrolling to foster greater awareness and
sensitivity to local police problems by team members.
2. Maximum Interaction between team members – members must be given opportunity to work closely together in solving
problems. Members are encouraged to share information with one another through informal meetings or conferences.
3. Maximum communication between team members and community residents – team policing is intended to develop
a greater sense of understanding and increased cooperation between members of the team and the community problems w/
the team.
Organization Feature of Team Policing
1. Unity of Supervision – to encourage consistency and continuity of police policies and procedures and to provide greater
uniformity in developing solutions to community problems.
2. High-level Flexibility in Decision Making- members is encouraged to share and exchange ideas and work together in
solving problems within their area of responsibility.
3. Combined Investigation and Patrol Function
4. Unified delivery of service
Team – policing: Cause and Effect
1. Reduced crime rate and increase crime clearance
2. Increased community participation in crime control
3. Reduced public fear on crime
4. Improved police community relations
5. Increased police morale and job satisfaction
TYPES OF PATROL
The performance of police tasks within a defined area is the responsibility of the individual policeman and the accomplishment
of his duty will require his ability to be able to move and adequately cover or saturate his area of responsibility. The choice of patrol
that is available to him whether foot or mobile, shall depend upon the existing terrain and conditions wherein he must seek the greatest
advantage. Of course, his two feet are still the most available and practically way to move himself from one place to another but then,
the necessity of effective aids such as vehicles, for greater mobility, must be availed of. However, in spite of the fact that each of the
different methods of patrol have their distinct advantage. They also have nonetheless their disadvantages.
1. FOOT PATROL
Its methods consist of the fixed post, line beat and random patrol. Foot patrol is restricted to small areas and used to deal with
special problems of prevention and repression of crime that connot be adequately handled by policemen in mobile cars. Fixed foot is
usually used for traffic, surveillance, parades and special events. Moving foot patrol is used where there is considerable foot traffic. As
in business and shopping centers, bars, taverns, high crime areas, and specialized areas and in places where there are multiple family
dwellings. Traditional but most effective.
TYPES OF FOOT PATROL
1. Foot patrol officers make more person-to-person contact and therefore they have a greater opportunity to promote good public
relation (Among other patrol officers foot patrol officers are more favorably because they are very close to the civilian)
2. Since they have many friends on the beat they can have good source of criminal informants. (output production of number one)
3. They know the physical layout of their beat better. (can easily enter into alleys or small pathways)
4. Can provide immediate response in all services. (easily respond to call for assistance)
5. Can shake to situation where mobile cars easily notice when approaching crime scene.
6. With the use of handy to case they can maintain communication with the headquarters especially when asking or requesting
assistance o-r reinforcement. (can communicate anytime)
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I-investigate
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T- testing
3. Don9t get into the habit of grabbing or twisting the lock when leaving or entering the room.
- Noise will produce or relay message to criminal.
4. When an open door is found never enter alone seek assistance or witness.
- Do not enter yourself alone you might be a victim of frame up.
5. At night verify fire escape of business establishment, check for possible out of burglars.
- Patrol officer should not only patrol on the road but rather to the unusual happening.
6. At night occasionally get into alleys or door entrance, peeping on the light and just being quit observing noises.
- Be sure your safety and secured.
7. Maintain efforts to have many friends on the beat that can help you.
- Collection of informants can give you more information.
8. Use all five senses when walking on the beat.
- Be sure that your senses are functioning and conditional.
9. Act as the eyes and ears for the police departments.
- Always inform your superior but there are more instances you should not inform your co-police officer except for those
exceptional matters.
10. Maintain a continuous and unsuspicious operation.
- Patrol officer should not relax.
11. Be constantly available to supply complete area coverage for the accomplishment of the police purpose.
- The entire area should be patrolled truly. There is tendency if patrol officer is not around, crime may exist.
12. Responsible for all activities in the field including of preliminary investigation of all cases, preservation of evidence and making
arrest except those which interfere for the performance of a regular duty.
- Police officer are bound to perform the other police duties but should meet only performing of task assigned.
13. At least two patrol officers shall be assigned to answer call for services especially the situation is ascertainable and danger may
exist.
- If responding you have to need somebody to back up. As standard seating procedure it should have at least two persons.
14. Seek assistance when arresting or inspecting suspicious situation.
- For security of public officer, somebody can provide assistance.
15. Periodic inspection shall be made on the business establishments especially during time not regularly occupied.
- Periodic- surprise inspection. Usually strike when nobody is around.
2.BICYCLES AND SMALL VEHICLES
The bicycle has used in many countries today as a simple and inexpensive mean of silent transportation to carry police officers
throughout their patrol duty. Small vehicles may be used for routine patrol to replace or augment foot or mobile patrol under conditions
when such vehicle is more practical than conventional modes of travel. The versality of small vehicles makes them more indispensable
for covering crowded areas and places inaccessible to automobile patrol.
3.HORSE PATROL
Horse may be used for certain patrol problems in jurisdictional that contain large park areas or similar places where automobile
either cannot go or may be forbidden. Mobile patrol cars cannot be expected to race across grass fields or wooden areas but horses
provide the best mobility in those situations.
4.MOTORCYCLES
Primary used for traffic control enforcement, their speed and maneuverability make them an indispensable vehicle in traffic
control.
5.HELICOPTERS AND FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
Except for patrolling long stretches or highways or expanses of inaccessible land, the fixed-wing aircraft has little flexibility in
congested metropolitan areas. They are however excellent for traffic control in long stretches of highways, for search and surveillance,
and other special missions. The helicopter, on the other hand, has advantages of being able to travel at low speeds, to hover if necessary,
and to land even in accessible areas because of its special take off and landing capabilities. It is useful for rescue, medical evacuation,
general patrol, criminal apprehension, crime prevention and repression, emergency transportation, surveillance and other activities.
6.AUTOMOBILE PATROL
The most extensively used and most effective means of transportation for police patrol, it is equipped with the latest kinds of
police gear. It provides a rapid, safe and efficient means of transportation under average operating conditions.
GENERAL TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMOBILE PATROL
1. Check the police car thoroughly before leaving the garage. It could mean your very life if the car proved faulty during an
emergency (BLOWAG).
2. As w/ the foot patrol, the beat should not be traveled the same way each night. If the criminal is able to time or clock your
movement, some place on your beat will be surely knock-over.
3. Don9t spend to much time on drive in coffee shop. Do not go for coffee when there is another police car already there.
4. Do not drive too fast on general patrol. It just wastes gasoline and a very little seen by the driver. The recommended speed for
patrolling is between 15 & 20 miles an hour is should be adjusted too suit the situation. Don9t patrol too slowly on heavy traffic.
Most motorist one hesitant should passing a police car &as a result traffic will back up.
5. During normal patrol, observe the rule of the road. A police man is exempt from traffic laws only in an traffic emergency,
officers are civilly liable when an accident caused that is not the result of emergency driving.
6. The licensed number of all strange or suspicious cars should be jotted down it takes but a few seconds this should be done on
all strange cars that are parked near places that are subject for robbers and burglaries. If it later turns out that crime was
committed. The licensed number might provide a good follow of clue.
7. Make it a habit to never leave the keys in the police cars, even it is just a minute there are many cases on record of police cars
w/ the keys in them being stolen, and it is quite embarrassing.
8. When working night, it is good idea to have a small pack of commercial nerve stimulant pills. They should not be use regularly.
9. The beat officer should learn the where about of all safe, safe light and outside lock on his beat.
10. A 399X 599 card file should list all of the cars, & among things, it should list all cars belonging to night workers & janitors.
11. The officer an automobile patrol must like the foot patrol always on the alert for possible information.
Advantages of mobile patrol
1. Mobile patrolling provides wider area coverage.
2. Mobile patrolling provides constant availability for public calls.
3. Mobile patrolling provides elements of surprise especially when the crimes is in progress.
4. Mobile patrolling provides immediate response when call for service.
5. Mobile patrolling provides the needed protection during inclement weather & can carry patrol equipment.
6. Mobile patrolling is more economical.
7. Mobile patrolling is less tiresome.
TWO-MAN PATROL CARS
Advantages of two-man patrol cars
1. A two-man patrol cars provides the officers w/ a greater safety factor by doubling the firepower & the physical protection.
2. The mistake that one man makes maybe caught by his partner & vice versa.
3. One officer does not drive eight hours & he is more rested & can do a better job.
4. Two pair of eyes is better than one.
5. One man can operate the radio while the other drive.
6. On quite nights the driver can have some to talk to help keep him awake. Morale is improved through companionship.
Advantages of one-man patrol car
1. The preventive enforcement is double by having twice as many police on the street.
2. When the officer is alone, he devoted his full attention to his driving & beat rather than to the conversation w/ his partner.
3. In two-man car, an officer began to rely on each other, & as a result of human error, an officer expects support when it isn9t
there. Aman alone develop self-reliance.
4. In two-man car, an officer will make changes than he is alone. He apparently builds a false sense of security & sometimes acts
without caution because he does not want to appear to be coward.
5. Personality clashes are reduced. Riding in a small patrol car w/ another person for eight hours will soon reveal most his faults.
Steps in Checking Suspected Vehicles
1. Avoid car chase whenever possible it is safer to just call other mobile patrol units in operating areas where suspected car is
heading for them. Patrol units to establish road block and apprehend suspect.
2. Before car chase begins call station & give identify of suspected car, color, year model, body licenses, plate no. of number of
occupants, the direction of travel & request, back up.
3. In chasing up, signal suspected driver to stop on road side & once order is followed also stop patrol car closely to that of
suspected car seeing to it that you have a full view of occupants therein & the lane of travel is cut off to avoid it from spreading
of the scene.
4. In chasing switch on sirens will horn to signal other motorist & for them to give way to the patrol car & avoid traffic accident.
5. Maintain alertness.
6. Mobile driver remains on his seat & don9t stop engine.
7. Patrol passenger order suspected driver to put both on the wheel & don9t move front passenger to put both hands on the
windshield or behind his head & so w/ back passenger.
8. Once everything is carried out mobile driver lights from car & assures from action possession on the left front head of the car
facing the suspect w/ arm down & aimed at the suspect while his buddies proceeds to the rear portion of the suspect car to
control situation guard.
9. Mobile driver direct suspected driver to disembark using left front door & assume spend angle position on suspended car let
other suspect to follow the same procedure using only on the left front door as an exist.
10. Patrol passenger will now conduct through search of suspect9s car for his weapons & other counter in accordance w/ the rules
of searching & seizure while mobile driver provides support.
11. Apply handcuffs when necessary & bring the suspect to station for proper disposition.
DUTIES OF THE PATROLMAN ASSIGNED TO PATROL CAR
1. He shall operate the patrol car at the moderate speed in such manner as will enable him to observe occupancy that may require
police attention.
2. He shall report every hour to the base control operator or act such time designated by superior officer.
3. He shall regularly pay attention to critical area.
4. He shall exercise judgement & cases w/ safety of life & property when responding to an emergency call.
5. He shall perform such duties maybe assigned to him by his superior or higher authorities.
MOBILE PATROL ARREST TECHNIQUES
I.ONE MAN MOBILE PATROL
A. The patrol officer should check his police equipment such as;
1. Hand held radio/public address system/notebook.
2. Firearm issued.
3. Vehicle being used.
B. Interception of suspect vehicle
1. Position of your vehicle is at the rear of suspended vehicle.
2. Use the <FA= system (flexibility & alertness)
3. Advise the suspect to go out from their vehicle using the left portion as their exit.
4. Once they are out, subject them to position them on the left portion of the vehicle & observe clearly. Let them raise their
hands-up touching the top portion of the vehicle & legs must be wide spread enough.
5. Approach the suspect w/ caution.
6. Call to your station then report, give the identification of the suspect & vehicles.
to support and enhance the operations of line units. They usually include records, communications, personnel, training property
maintenance, and the like.
HIGH VISIBILITY AND LOW VISIBILITY PATROL – high visibility patrol involves the increase in the deployment of
patrol forces in order to enhance their different effort. Low visibility patrol is designed in order to increase the abilities of the
police to apprehend criminals who have already committed or are in the process of, committing crime.
PATROL – is the backbone of the police department primarily charged in carrying out of the objectives of the police, through it9s
round the clock area of operation for crime prevention and control.
- Called as <backbone= because it is the unit consist bigger of policemen.
- As <round the clock= because it is continuous operation although it is divided several shifting.
- As <operation= because the main task of police is for crime prevention and control.
BEAT - entire area covered by patrol officers divided by several blocks.
POST – fix area where patrol officers perform patrol.
ROUTE – refers to the rotation of the police officers duties.
POLICE PLANS AND OPERATION
PLANNING – Is the process determining the problem of the organization and coming up with proposed resolution and finding the
best solution.
- Is the conceptual idea of doing something to attain a goal or objectives?
- The process of preparing for the change and coping with uncertainty formulating future causes of action, the process of
determining the problem of the organization and coming up with proposal resolutions and finding best solutions.
- The process of combining all aspects of the department and realistic anticipation of future problems, the analysis of
strategy and the correlation of strategy to detail.
- The use of rational design or pattern for all department undertakings rather than relying on chance.
- The act of determining policies and guidelines for police activities and operations and providing controls and safeguards
for such activities and operations in the department.
- The conceptual idea or doing something to attain a goal or objective.
- The conceptual idea of doing something to attain a goal of objective.
PLAN- An organized schedule or sequence by methodological activities intended to attain a goal and objectives for the
accomplishments of missions or assignment.
POLICE PLANNING:
- Is the systematic and orderly determination of facts and events as basis for policy formulation and decision affecting law
enforcement.
- Is an attempt by administration to allocate anticipated resources to meet anticipated service demand?
OBJECTIVE- A specific commitment to achieve a measurable result within a specific period of time.
GOAL- A general statement commitment to achieve a measurable result within a specific period of time.
STRATEGY- Is a broad design, method; a plan to attain a staged goal or objectives.
TACTIC- it is a specific design, method or course of action to attain a particular objective in consonance with strategy.
PROCEDURE- a sequence of activities to reach a point or to attain that, which is desired.
POLICY- a product of prudence or wisdom in the management of human affairs.
GUIDELINES- A rule of action for the rank and file to show them how they are expected to obtain the desired effect.
GENERAL EMERGENCY PLAN- set of procedures to meet varying degree of emergency while at the same time providing
continuing police coverage of areas not affected by the emergency.
SPECIFIC EMERGENCY PLAN- a sub type of plan to meet unusual need, which is similar to general emergency plan but it is
basically for certain specific situation.
POLICE OPERATIONAL PLANNING- is the process of formulating coordinated sequence of methodical activities and the
allocation of resources to line units in order that it can attain mandated objectives or mission.
Objectives of Police Planning
1. To increase the chances of success by focusing on result.
2. To force analytical thinking and evaluation of alternatives for better decision.
3. To establish a framework for decision making consistent with the goal of the organization.
4. To orient people to action instead of reaction.
5. To modify the day-to-day operation for future management.
6. To provide basis for measuring original accomplishment or individual performance.
7. To provide decision making w/ flexibility.
8. To increase employee involvement and to improve communication.
Responsibility in Planning
1. Broad External Policy Planning- is the responsibility of the legislative branch of the government. The main concern of
the police in this external policy planning is assisting the legislature in the determination of police guideline, through the
passage of appropriate laws or ordinances for the police to enforce.
2. Internal Policy Planning- is the responsibility of the CPNP and other chiefs of the different units or headquarters within
their area of jurisdiction to achieve the objectives and mission of the police organization.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PLAN
A. According to Coverage:
1. Local plan
2. Regional plan
3. National plan
B. According to level of time
1. Strategic or Long-range Plan- plan that determine the organizational long-term goal with the resources expected to be
available.
2. Intermediate or Medium Range Plan- plans which determines quantity of efforts and accomplishment.
3. Operational or Short-Range Plan- plans those addresses immediate needs or which are specific and how it can be
accomplished on time with available resources.
TYPESOF POLICE PLAN
1. Policy or Procedural- plans related to standard operating procedures to guide policemen in their routine and field operation
and in some special operation.
a. Office Procedure- are procedures for reporting regulation and records division operation.
b. Field Procedures- are procedure to be followed in conduction raids, arrest, stopping suspicious person, using physical
force, and restraining devices.
c. Headquarters Procedure- are procedures to duties of personnel concern, which may include in the manual. Ex. How to
use the telephone, the use of fax machine, police radios etc.
d. Special Operating Procedures- are procedure pertaining to the organization of special units like SWAT.
2. Tactical Plans- are procedure for coping with specific situations at known location. Included in this category are plans
dealing with attacks against building with alarm system and police headquarters by lawless element. It also includes about
blockade, jail emergencies, and special community events, such as public gatherings.
3. Operational Plan- plans for the performance of the primary police functions like patrol, investigation, traffic, vice and
delinquency control.
a. Regular Operating Programs- plans designed to meet everyday year-round needs.
b. Meeting Unusual Needs- those designed to meet unusual need, the result of intermittent and usually unexpected
variations in activities that demand their attention.
4. Extra Department Plan- plans for emergencies, which require the involvement of the community to help the police in
achieving their objectives. It can be disaster management, or solving great in traffic and in organized crimes.
5. Management Plan involving the following:
a. Budget Planning- present the future money needs for personnel, materials and other needs
b. Accounting procedures- expenditure reports provided to assist in the making of administrative decision.
c. Specific and Purchasing Procedures.
d. Personnel Planning- consist of procedures by w/c PNP personnel are recruited, utilized and treated in their employment.
It also includes the methods of development the potential of the personnel so that they can get maximum satisfaction of
their work and contribute there best to the organization.
e. Organization Plan- a basic organization plan of the department must be made poster for guidance of the force, which
should be accompanied by duty manual definite relationship between the component units in terms of responsibilities.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PLAN
1. Clearly define objectives
2. Simplicity, direction and clarity
3. Flexibility
4. Attainable
5. Provides standard of operation
6. Economy in terms of resources needed for implementation
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD POLICE OPERATIONAL PLANS
1. It reflects the experience or the line officers.
2. It incorporates the findings of the police statisticians.
3. It contains the conclusion of the crime analyst.
4. It incorporates the counsel of the staff officers
5. It includes the advices of the organic personnel and units involved in planning.
FACTORS AFFECTING PLANNING
1. Condition- Political atmosphere
-Public opinion
-Ideological aspiration
-Peace and order situation
-National community ethics, behavior and discipline
2. Time
a. Time available to establish plan before putting it into effort
b. Time when the plan effects.
Public Safety Doctrines- are body of principles officially acceptable and taught about as the best way of conducting public safety
namely; law enforcement, crime prevention and control, maintenance of peace and order, fire safety protection and jail management
and penology and social defense in general.
Doctrines- is that which is taught or set for acceptance or belief, that which is held to be true by any person, sect, school specially in
religion, or tenet, or body of tenets.
PNP Doctrine- is an authoritative statement of principles prescribing the proper acquisition, use and employment of PNP human and
material resources to achieve planned objectives.
CATEGORIES OF DOCTRINES
A. Primary Doctrines
1. Fundamental Doctrine- are the basic principles in planning, organization and management of the PNP in support of the
overall pursuits of the PNP visions, mission, strategic plan and for the attainment of the national objectives.
2. Operational Doctrines- are the principles and rules governing the planning, organization, direction and employment of
PNP in the accomplishment of basic security operational mission in the maintenance of peace and order, crime
prevention and suppression, internal security and public safety operation.
3. Functional Doctrines- are principle that provide guidance for the specialized activities of the police in the fields of
personnel, intelligence, training, logistics, planning, etc.
B. Secondary Doctrines
1. Complementary Doctrine- are doctrines formulated jointly by two or more bureaus in order to affect a certain operation
with regard to public safety and peace and order.
2. Ethical Doctrine- are those, which define the fundamental principles, governing the rules of conduct, attitude, behavior
and ethical norm of the PNP.
Basis of Police Doctrine
- Police doctrines are primarily based on the vision and mission of the police organization.
Sample of Doctrine
1. Doctrine of Command and Responsibility
2. Doctrine of Maximum Tolerance
3. Doctrine of Public Accountability
4. Doctrine of Transparency
5. Doctrine of Poisonous Tree
NINE PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ENUMERATED BY SIR ROBERT PELL, THE FOUNDER OF THE
BRITISH POLICE SYSTEM
1ST Principle- Prevention of crime is the Basic Mission of the Police.
2nd Principle- Police must have full Respect of the LAW.
3rd Principle- A Citizen’s Respect law develop his Respect for the police.
4th Principle- Cooperation of the Public Decreased as the Use of Force Increase.
5th Principle- Police Must Render Impartial Enforcement of the law.
6th Principle- Physical Force is Used Only as a Last Resort.
7th Principle- The police are the Public and the Public are the Police.
8th Principle- The Police Represent the Law.
9th Principle- The Absence of Crime and Disorder is the Test of the Police Efficiency.