PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL

PNPM-D-0-4-14 (DHRDD)

PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE

REPRINTED
APRIL 2014
 CHAPTER 1

DECLARATION OF POLICY

• Section 1-1 General

• Section 1-2 Declaration of Policy

Section 1-1 General

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Scope and Limitation

1.3 Recommendation for Changes.

 CHAPTER 2

POLICE OFFICER’S CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

• Section 2-1 The PNP Core Values

• Section 2-2 The Police Officer’s Creed

• Section 2-3 PNP Stand On Basic Issues

Section 2-2 The Police Officer’s Creed

2.1 I believe in God, the Supreme Being, a Great

Provider, and the Creator of all men and everything dear
to me.
2.2 I believe that respect for authority is a duty.
2.3 I believe in selfless love and service to people.
2.4 I believe in the sanctity of marriage and family life.
2.5 I believe in the responsible dominion and stewardship
over material things.
2.6 I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness.
Section 2-3 PNP Stand On Basic Issues

2.7 PNP Image

2.8 Career Management, The Key to Professionalism
2.9 Police Management Leadership
2.10 Equality In The Service
2.11 Delicadeza
2.12 Police Lifestyle
2.13 Political Patronage
2.14 Human Rights
2.15 Setting Example
“A good law without execution is
like an unperformed promise.”

(V. Taylor)
 CHAPTER 3

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

• Section 3-1 Standard of Police Professionalism

• Section 3-2 Police Professional Conduct

• Section 3-3 Ethical Standards

Section 3-2 Police Professional Conduct
3.1 Commitment to Democracy.
3.2 Commitment to Public Interest.
3.3 Non-Partisanship.
3.4 Physical Fitness and Health.
3.5 Secrecy Discipline.
3.6 Social Awareness.
3.7 Non-Solicitation of Patronage.
3.8 Proper Care and Use of Public Property.
3.9 Respect for Human Rights.
3.10 Devotion to Duty.
Section 3-2 Police Professional Conduct

3.11 Conservation of Natural Resources.

3.12 Discipline.
3.13 Loyalty.
3.14 Obedience to Superiors.
3.15 Command Responsibility.
Section 3-3 Ethical Standards

3.16 Morality.
3.17 Judicious Use of Authority.
3.18 Integrity.
3.19 Justice.
3.20 Humility.
3.21 Orderliness.
3.22 Perseverance.
“Curiosity is one of the most permanent
and certain characteristics of a vigorous
mind.”
(Samuel Johnson)
 CHAPTER 4

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

• Section 4-1 General Statement

• Section 4-2 Definition of Terms
• Section 4-3 Police Customs on Courtesy
• Section 4-4 Police Customs on Ceremonies
• Section 4-5 Police Customs on Social Decorum
• Section 4-6 Other Police Customs
• Section 4-7 Tradition
Section 4-2 Definition of Terms

4.1 Customs.

4.2 Traditions.

4.3 Courtesy.

4.4 Ceremony.

4.5 Social Decorum.

Section 4-3 Police Customs on Courtesy

4.6 Salute.

4.7 Salute to National Color and Standard.

4.8 Address/Title.

4.9 Courtesy Calls.

Section 4-3 Police Customs on Courtesy
4.9 Courtesy Calls.
a) Courtesy Call of Newly Assigned/Appointed Member.
b) Christmas Call.
c) New Year’s Call.
d) Promotion Call.
e) Exit Call.
f) Courtesy of the Post
g) Rank Has-Its-Own Privilege (RHIP).
Section 4-4 Police Customs on Ceremonies

4.11 Flag Raising Ceremony.

4.12 Flag Lowering Ceremony.
4.13 Half-Mast.
4.14 Funeral Service and Honors.
4.15 Ceremony Tendered to Retirees.
4.16 Honor Ceremony.
4.17 Turnover Ceremony.
4.18 Wedding Ceremony.
4.19 Anniversary.
Section 4-5 Police Customs on Social Decorum

4.20 Proper Attire.

4.21 Table Manners.

4.22 Social Graces.

4.23 Uniform/Appearance

4.24 Manner of Walking.

Section 4-6 Other Police Customs
4.25 Visiting the Sick.

4.26 Survivor Assistance to Heirs of Deceased

Members.

4.27 Visiting the Religious Leaders.

4.28 Athletics.

4.29 Happy Hours.

Section 4-7 Tradition
4.30 Spiritual Belief.
4.31 Valor.
4.32 Patriotism.
4.33 Discipline.
4.34 Gentlemanliness.
4.35 Word of Honor.
4.36 Duty.
4.37 Loyalty.
4.38 Camaraderie.
“He who does not prevent a
crime when he can,
encourages it.”
(Lucius Annaeus Seneca)
 CHAPTER 5

POLICE OFFICER’S PLEDGE PRINCIPLES AND

CONDUCT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

• Section 5-1 The Police Officer’s Pledge

• Section 5-2 Forum to Recite
• Section 5-3 Fundamental Principles
• Section 5-4 Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement
Officials
Section 5-1 The Police Officer’s Pledge
• 5.1 I will love and serve God, my country and people.
• 5.2 I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders
of the duly constituted authorities.
• 5.3 I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of
morality and professionalism.
• 5.4 I will respect the customs and traditions of the
police service; and
• 5.5 I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an
example to others.
Section 5-3 Fundamental Principles
a) To prevent and control crime, disorder and oppression.
b) To recognize that the fulfillment of its functions is
dependent upon community approval.
c) To recognize that in order to secure and maintain the
approval, support and cooperation of the public.
d) To recognize that when the community cooperates and
assists the police, it diminishes proportionately the need
for the use of physical force.
e) To seek and preserve public favor.
f) To use physical force only when the exercise of persuasion,
advice and warning is found to be insufficient in the pursuit
of law observance.
Section 5-3 Fundamental Principles
g) To constantly maintain wholesome relationship with the community.
h) To recognize the need for strict adherence to the law.
i) To recognize that the test of police efficiency is the absence of crime
and disorder.
j) To recognize that the test of law enforcement integrity is the
presence of personal moral responsibility.
k) To recognize that the achievement of a professional service depends
principally upon the constant development of police education and
training, research and planning and exercise.
l) To recognize that the stability of the Republic, the continuity of
sovereignty and strength of democracy depend upon a police
organization that is constantly aware of the sensitive balance
between individual freedom and collective security;
Section 5-3 Fundamental Principles

m) To recognize the ever magnificent principle: Love God,

honor the government and respect the people.
n) To recognize that “the people is the peace maker, the police is
the peace keeper and the local government is the peace
preserver.”
Section 5-4 Code of Conduct for Law
Enforcement Officials
a) Law enforcement official shall at all times fulfill the duty
imposed upon them by law.
b) Law enforcement official shall at all times fulfill the duty
imposed upon them by law.
c) Law enforcement officials may use force only when strictly
necessary.
d) Matters of confidential nature in the possession of law
enforcement officials shall be kept confidential.
e) No law enforcement official may inflict, instigate or
tolerate any act of torture.
Section 5-4 Code of Conduct for Law
Enforcement Officials
f) Law enforcement officials shall ensure the full protection
of the health of persons in their custody.
g) Law enforcement officials shall not commit any act of
corruption.
h) Law enforcement officials shall respect the law and the
present Code.
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