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LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Lesson 5

Topic: THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP)

Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
1. Discuss the legal basis for the creation of the PNP
2. Discuss its composition and its powers and functions
3. Identify the classifications of ranks

I. LESSON DISCUSSION

A. Creation of the Philippine National Police

Legal Bases:
1. Philippine Constitution
Article XVI. Section 6 provides that the state shall establish and maintain one police force, which shall
be national in scope and civilian in character, to be administered by a national police commission.
The authority of the local executives over the police units in their jurisdiction shall be provided by law.
2. EO. 113 as amended by E.O. 260
It set the standards prescribing rules and regulations for the government of the city and municipal
police agencies throughout the Philippines
3. R.A. 6975: DILG ACT OF 1990
This Law Created the PNP under DILG. This was signed by then Pres. Corazon Aquino on Dec. 13,
1990. Its effectivity was on Jan. 1, 1991.
4. R.A. 8551
This law is otherwise known as “The PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998” that was approved
on February 25, 1998 by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos. It took effect on March 6, 1998.
5. R.A. 9078
An act extending for five (5) years the reglamentary period for complying with the minimum
educational qualification for appointment to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and adjusting the
promotion system thereof, amending for the purpose pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 6975
and Republic Act No. 8551 and for other purposes. It was approved on August 12, 2009 by Pres.
Gloria Arroyo 6.
6. R.A. 9263
An Act Providing for the Professionalization of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) And The Bureau
Of Jail Management And Penology (BJMP), amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6975,
providing funds thereof and for other purposes. This Act shall be known as the “Bureau of Fire
Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004.”

B. Composition of the Philippine National Police

1. Former INP members
2. Commissioned officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Constabulary
3. Members of the Inspection, Investigation and Intelligence Branch of the NAPOLCOM (IIIB)
4. Civilian operatives of the CIS (Criminal Investigation System)
5. The PNP likewise absorb the office/function of the following:
a. NACAH (National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking Security, formerly under the DND)
b. All the functions of the Philippine Air Force (PAFSECOM)
c. Police functions of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
 Note: The personnel of the above agencies have the option to join the PNP within 3 years from the
effectivity of RA 6975.

C. Powers and Functions of the PNP

1. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties
2. Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety
3. Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring offenders to justice and
assist in their prosecution
4. Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in accordance with the Constitution and
pertinent laws
5. Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law, informing the person so
detained all of his rights under the Constitution
6. Issue license for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance with law
7. Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies and issue licenses to operate
security agencies, and to security guards and private detectives, for practice of their professions
8. Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as may be provided by law

D. Organization of the PNP

The PNP is headed by: bright
Designation Ranks
Chief - Director General
Deputy Chief for Administration - Deputy Director General
Deputy Chief for Operation - Deputy Director General
They are assisted by 10 Staff Directorates:
Chief, Directorial Staff - Deputy Director General
Director, Personnel and Records Management - Director
Director, Human Resource and Doctrine Development - Director
Director, Logistics - Director
Director, Research and Development - Director
Director, Comptrollership - Director
Director, Intelligence - Director
Director, Operations - Director
Director, Plans - Director
Director, Police Community Relations - Director
Director, Investigation - Director
Other Offices:
Inspector-General - Chief Superintendent
Regional Directors, all regions - Chief Superintendents
NCR Director - Director
Provincial Director, all provinces - Senior Superintendents
Chief of Police, city/ municipal police office - Chief Inspector/ Senior Inspector

E. The PNP Organizational Structure

In order to accomplish the mission, powers and functions of the PNP, its structure was provided for as
follows:
a. The PNP Command Group is headed by the Chief PNP who is vested with the power to command
and direct the PNP. He is also assisted by two Deputies assigned to the administration of the PNP and
one for operations side.
b. The Chief of the Directorial Staff serves as the Chief Operations Officer of the PNP. He coordinates,
supervises, and directs the Directorial Staff and the PNP units in the performance of their respective
functions.
c. The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) is headed by a Inspector General who assists the Chief PNP in
ensuring operational readiness and investigates infractions of the regulations committed by the
members of the PNP.
d. The Human Rights Affairs Office (HRAO) is headed by a senior police commissioned officer who
serves as a manager of the facility that will supervise the implementation of the guidelines and policies
on human rights laws.
e. The Center for Police Strategy Management (CPSM) serves as the Central facility of the PNP in
coordinating and integrating all strategy management processes, sustaining its strategy execution and
management, and instilling in the organization a culture of strategy focus.
f. The Directorial Staff is composed of 16 directorates. Every Director in each unit has also his defined
function in line with his specialization as follows:
1. The Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM). The director optimizes the
utilization of personnel resources both from the PNP- uniformed and non- uniformed personnel.
2. The Directorate for Intelligence (DI). The director manages the gathering/collating of
intelligence objectives through effective management of all intelligence and counter-intelligence
activities of the PNP. He also serves as the linkage of all foreigners with official transactions with
the chief PNP.
3. The Directorate for Operations (DO). The director exercises the command, the control, the
direction, the coordination and the supervision of all activities on PNP operations such as
deployment and employment of personnel.
4. The Directorate for Logistics (DL). The director administers and manages material resources
needed for the PNP operations.
5. The Directorate for Plans (DPL). The director plans and programs strategic PNP operations. He
also represents the PNP in the inter-agency and international affairs on peace and order.
6. The Directorate for Comptrollership (DC). The director administers and manages the fiscal
financial resources.
7. The Directorate for Police-Community Relations (DPCR). The director formulates and
implements community –related activities, programs and projects. He also supervises the PNP
Salaam Police Center to undertake close monitoring, networking and liaisoning activities with the
Muslim communities in addressing terrorism and lawless violence in their respective areas to
guarantee that the Muslims are not discriminated, oppressed or singled-out.
8. The Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management (DIDM). The director
coordinates. Controls and supervises all investigation activities.
9. The Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD). The director
formulates policies on matters pertaining to human resources and doctrine development.
10. The Directorate for Research and Development (DRD). The director engages in research and
development and does testing and evaluation of self-reliant projects.
11. The Directorate for Information and Communications Technology Management (DICTM).
The director integrates and standardizes all the PNP information systems and resources to further
improve the frontline services.
12. Five (5) Directorates for Integrated Police Operations (DIPOs). The Directors of the clustered
areas for Integrated Police Operations, namely: Eastern Mindanao, Western Mindanao, Visayas,
Southern and Northern Luzon are given the responsibility to direct and to supervise the conduct
of integrated anti-criminality, internal security, counter- terrorism operations, to promote inter-
operability with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and to provide a system to promote regional
socio-economic development.
g. There are 23 National Support Units of the PNP. Eleven (11) of which are administrative while
twelve (12) are operational in nature. The eleven Administrative Units are as follows:
1. Logistics Support Service (LSS). This support unit is primarily tasked to provide logistics
support to the needs of the entire organization. For example, procurement, storage, inventory,
distribution and disposal of PNP supplies and equipment. It is also responsible for the
maintenance of the vehicles and facilities.
2. Information Technology Management Service (ITMS). This support unit is primarily tasked to
provide technical expertise to develop and maintain information systems and IT services.
3. Finance Service (FS). This support unit is responsible for the disbursement of funds in
accordance with accounting rules and regulations.
4. Health Service (HS). This support unit is responsible to provide timely, comprehensive and
quality health services to PNP personnel, their dependents, and authorized civilians.
 5. Communications and Electronics Service (CES). This support unit is responsible for the
establishment of effective police communications network (Sec. 35, Par. 3, RA 6975).
6. Chaplain Service (CHS). This support unit is primarily tasked to provide pastoral, religious,
spiritual guidance, and counseling services to PNP personnel and their dependents, regardless of
their religious affiliations.
7. Legal Service (LS). This unit is primarily tasked to ensure that the PNP performs its functions
effectively and efficiently through the timely and responsive delivery of quality legal services and
the presence of highly competent and dedicated personnel who are committed to uphold the rule
of law and the best interest of the police organization
8. Headquarters Support Service (HSS). This support unit is primarily tasked to provide security,
safety, general utilities and special services to the Philippine National Police National
Headquarters (Cam Crame).
9. Engineering Services ( ES). This support unit is primarily tasked to provide for the overall
planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of all engineering programs, land
utilization, quartering and housing projects and other related activities of the PNP (NAPOLCOM
Resolution No. 94-028).
10. Training Service (TS). This support unit in primarily tasked to provide training courses geared
towards skills enhancement, intellectual advancement and moral transformation of PNP personnel
vital to the pursuit of a highly credible and responsive police force.
11. PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service (PRBS). This support unit is primarily
tasked to provide assistance for the retirement benefits of former PNP personnel.
h. The twelve (12) operational support units and their respective functions are as follows:
1. Maritime Group (MG). This group is responsible to perform all police functions over Philippine
Territorial waters, lakes, and rivers along coastal areas to include ports and harbors and small
islands for the security and the sustainability development of the maritime environment.
2. Intelligence Group (IG). This group serves as the intelligence and counter-intelligence operating
unit of the PNP.
3. Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG). This group provides security to government
vital installations, government officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuals authorized to
be given protection.
4. Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). This group monitors, investigates,
prosecutes all crimes involving economic sabotage, and other crimes of such magnitude and
extent as to indicate their commission by highly placed or professional criminal syndicates and
organizations. It also conducts organized- crime –control, all major cases involving violations of
the revised penal Code, violators of SPECIAL LAWS assigned to them such as Anti-hijacking,
Anti-Carnapping and Cyber-Crimes among others and atrocities committed by Communist Party
of the Philippines (CPP)/New People’s Army (NPA)/National Democratic Front (NDF).
5. Special Action Force (SAF). This group is a mobile strike force or a reaction unit to augment
regional , provincial, municipal and city police force for civil disturbance control, internal
security operations, hostage-taking rescue operations, search and rescue in times of natural
calamities, disasters and national emergencies and other special police operations such as ant-
hijacking, anti-terrorism, explosives and ordnance disposal. On a special note, the PNP Air Unit
is placed under the supervision of SAF.
6. Aviation Security Group (AVEGROUP). This group provides security to all airports
throughout the country.
7. Highway Patrol Group (HPG). This group enforces the traffic laws and regulations, promote
safety along the highways, enhances traffic safety consciousness through inter- agency
cooperation concerning Police Traffic Safety Engineering, Traffic Safety Education and Traffic
Law enforcement functions and develops reforms in the crime prevention aspect against all forms
of lawlessness committed along National Highway involving the use of motor vehicles.
8. Police-Community Relations Group (PCRG). This group undertakes and orchestrates Police
Community Relations program and activities in partnership with concerned government agencies,
the community, and volunteer organizations in order to prevent crime and attain a safe and
peaceful environment.
 9. Civil Security Group (CSG). This group regulates business operations and activities of all
organized private detectives, watchmen, security guards/agencies and company guard forces. It
also supervises the licensing and registration of firearms and explosives.
10. Crime Laboratory (CL). This group provides scientific and technical, investigative aide and
support to the PNP and other investigative agencies. It also provides crime laboratory
examination, evaluation and identification of physical evidence gathered at the crime scene with
primary emphasis on medical, biological and physical nature.
11. PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG). This Group serves as the primary unit of the PNP
in addressing kidnapping menace in the country and in handling hostage situations. And
12. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP- ACG). This Group is responsible for the implementation
of pertinent laws on cybercrimes and anti-cybercrime campaigns of the PNP.
13. For the main PNP operating units, there are seventeen (17) Police Regional Offices nationwide
which correspond to the Regional subdivisions of the country. Directly under the Police
Regional Offices are seventeen (17) Regional Public Safety Battalions (RPSB), eighty (80) Police
Provincial Offices which correspond to the number of Provinces in the country and twenty (20)
City Police Offices (CPOs) in highly urbanized and independent cities , which are equivalent to a
Provincial Police Office.
The Police Provincial Offices have their respective Provincial Public Safety Companies (PPSC)
which is utilized primarily for internal security operations (ISO). The number of platoons in a
Provincial Public Safety Company is dependent on the existing peace and order situation in the
province concerned.
Finally, a total of 1,766 Police Stations are established nationwide and they are categorized as
follows: 90 Component City Police Stations and 1,507 Municipal Police Stations under the Police
Provincial Offices, 131 Police Stations under the City Police Offices, and 38 Police Stations/City
Police Stations in the National Capital Regional Police Office which serve as the main operating
arms of the PNP for the anti-criminality campaign.
F. Classification of Police Offices:
1. Component Cities
a. Type A for cities with population ranging from 100,000 and above
b. Type B for cities with population ranging from 75,000 to less than 100,000
c. Type C for cities with less than 75,000 population
2. Municipalities
a. Type A for those with population ranging from 75,000 or more
b. Type B for those with population ranging from 30,000 to less than 75,000
c. Type C for those with population of less than 30,000
G. PNP Rank and Equivalent to Military Ranks
PNP Rank New Rank PNP (2019) AFP Rank
Police Director General (PDGEN) Police General (PGEN) General
Police Deputy Director General (PDDG) Police Lieutenant General (PLTGEN) Lieutenant General
Police Director (PDIR) Police Major General (PMGEN) Major General
Police Chief Superintendent (PC/SUPT) Police Brigadier General (PBGEN) Brigadier General
Police Senior Superintendent (PS/SUPT) Police Colonel (PCOL) Colonel
Police Superintendent (PSUPT) Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL) Lieutenant Colonel
Police Chief Inspector (PC/INSP) Police Major (PMAJ) Major
Police Senior Inspector (PS/INSP) Police Captain (PCAPT) Captain
Police Inspector (PINSP) Police Lieutenant (PLT) Lieutenant
Senior Police Officer IV (SPO4) Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Master Sergeant
Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) Technical Sergeant
Senior Police Officer II (SPO2) Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) Staff Sergeant
Senior Police Officer I (SPO1) Police Master Sergeant (PMSgt.) Sergeant
Police Officer III (PO3) Police Staff Sergeant (PSsgt.) Corporal
Police Officer II (PO2) Police Corporal (PCpl.) Private First Class
Police Officer I (PO1) Patrolman / Patrolwoman (Pat) Private
II. A. REFERENCES:
 Guevara & Dela Cruz. (2008). Police Organization and Administration with Police Planning:
Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.
 Arangorin, O. Compiled Notes: Police Organization and Administration. C/A+CT College.
Unpublished.
B. SUGGESTED READINGS:
 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Retrieved September 12, 2020 from:
http://www.pnp.gov.ph/