Executive Order No. 113, December 30, 1967 [RULE I-RULE VII]

PRESCRIBING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF CITY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES

By virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the Philippines and upon recommendation of the Police Commission, I FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, do hereby promulgate the following rules and regulations for the government of city and municipal police agencies throughout the Philippines which shall be known as Police Manual

RULE I – ORGANIZATION

Section 1. Constitution of Police Force. – In each city or municipality, there shall be a chief of police and such number of policemen as the council shall determine in accordance with law. (Sec. 6, RA 4864)

The organization or constitution of rural or barrio police, provincial police or any other quasi-police bodies or the appointment of special,, deputy or deputized policemen, or agents or any other similar designations without compensation or with pay less than the minimum prescribed by the Police Act of 1966 is

prohibited.

Section 2. Power to Appoint. – Appointment to a local police agency shall be made by the mayor from the list of eligibles certified by the Civil Service Commission; Provided, that such appointments shall be on probationary basis for a period of six months with an evaluation and recommendation report for retention or dismissal by the chief of police prior to the expiration thereof; Provided, further, that the dismissal herein mentioned is summary in character; Provided, furthermore, that the evaluation or recommendation of the Chief of Police shall he given due consideration and in case of conflict between the appointing authority and the Chief of Police, the same shall be brought to the attention of the Police Commission whose decision shall be final: Provided, finally, that the power to appoint the chief of police, assistant chief of police or the chief of the secret service of the police department in accordance with the provisions of existing city charters shall continue to be vested in the President until December 31, 1967. (Sec. 8, Id.)

Where no civil service eligible is available, provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service law and rules; Provided, that the appointee possesses the necessary educational qualification; Provided, further, that in no case shall such appointment extend beyond six months, except for a valid cause, and with the approval of the Civil Service Commission. (Sec. 10. 10, Id.)

In the event of disagreements between the city mayor and the city council in those chartered cities where the council participates in the appointment of members of the police force, and between the municipal mayor and the municipal council in the case of municipalities regarding the appointment of the chief of police and members of the police force, and such disagreements continue for a period of ninety days, the same shall be referred to the Police Commission whose decision shall be final. (Sec. 8, Id.)

After December 31, 1967, disagreements between the city mayor and the city council in those chartered cities where the council participates in the appointment of the chief of police, deputy chief of police or chief of the secret service, or members of the police force thereof, and such disagreements shall continue for a period of ninety days, same shall he referred to the Police Commission whose decision shall be final.

Section 3. Organization of Police Force. – Every police force shall be organized to insure effective, economical and efficient operation for the accomplishment of police objectives and missions.

Section 4. Types of Organization. – The poll force shall be organized into either line, line staff, functional or functional-staff type of organization. The type of organization developed for a force shall be tailored to meet the needs and problems of the city or municipality with emphasis on the prevention of crimes. To give uniformity and proper identification of units in the police department, different bureaus, divisions, branches sections and units may be organized accordingly.

Examples of the different types of organization are shown in Charts 1 to 5.

Section 5. Principles of Organization. – The following principles shall be applied in developing a sound police organization.

a. Whenever practicable, every function of the police force shall be assigned to a unit.

b. The responsibilities assigned to each unit shall be well-defined.

c. The responsibility for function shall carry with it commensurate authority and the person to whom the authority is delegated shall be held accountable therefor.

d. The authority and responsibility for action shall, to the greatest extent possible, be decentralized to those actually performing the operation.

e. Unnecessary duplication and overlapping of functions shall be avoided.

f. The span of control of a superior over-personnel or units shall not be more than what he can effectively direct and coordinate.

g. Each individual, unit, or situation, shall be under the immediate control of only one superior.

h. The organization shall not be so elaborate as to hinder accomplishment.

i. The number of levels of authority shall be kept to a minimum.

j. Uniform methods, policies and procedures in clear, simple and understandable language shall be employed.

Section 6. Police Ranks and Positions. – For purposes of efficient administration, uniformity and discipline, the ranks, and positions in the city or municipal police force shall remain as they have heretofore been in use in the police service as follows (Sec. 18, Id.)

Authorized Ranks and/or Positions

Chief of Police

Deputy Chief of Police

Police Lt. Colonel

Police Mayor

Police Captain

Police Lieutenant

Police Sergeant

Police Corporal

Patrolman, First Class or Detective

Patrolman

Section 7. Police Strength. – The minimum number of policemen in a city or municipality shall be proportionate to its populations, according to the latest official census, at the rate of at least one policeman for every one thousand inhabitants, (Sec. 19, Id.). Provided, That in every city or municipal police force, there shall be not more than one patrolman first-class for every three patrolmen; one police sergeant for every two police corporals; one police lieutenant for every two police sergeants; one police captain for every two police lieutenants; one police major for every two police captains; one police lieutenant-colonel for every two police majors; as shown in Chart 6; Provided, That in every case there shall be a chief of police whatever be the strength of the police force and a deputy chief of police in every department of more than 50 men; Provided, further, that in a police department of 50 men or less, a deputy chief of police shall be designated by the chief of police, whose rank shall be equivalent to the highest rank in this arithmetical ratio; Provided, furthermore, that in case of excess members over the prescribed minimum in this arithmetical ratio, the same shall be distributed proportionately from the lowest rank; Provided, finally, that the minimum number of policemen in a municipality shall in no case be less than that prescribed hereunder;

For first-class municipalities, at least fifty members; for second-class municipalities, at least forty members; for third-class municipalities, at least twenty members; for fourth-class municipalities, at least fifteen members; for fifth-class municipalities, at least ten members, for sixth and seventh-class municipalities, at least eight members; Provided, That in municipal districts of lower category, there must at least be one patrolman. (Sec. 19, Id.)

[Chart 1 – Administration and Department Services]

[Chart 2 ]

[Chart 3 ]

[Chart 4 ]

[Chart 5 ]

[Chart 6 – Authorized Ratio of Ranks in a Police Force]

RULE II – ADMINISTRATION

Section 1. Duties of Peace Officers. – All members of the local police agency shall be peace officers. It shall be their duty to preserve peace and order, prevent the commission of crimes, protect life, liberty and property and arrest all violators of laws and ordinances within their jurisdiction. They shall exercise the general powers to make arras searches and seizures in accordance with law. They shall detain arrested persons only within the period prescribed by law. (Sec 7,Id.)

Section 2. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the Chief of Police. – The Chief of Police shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:

a. He shall have immediate direction, supervision, coordination and control over the police force and all its members as well as civilian employees thereof and shall be responsible for their efficiency and general conduct.

b. He shall have the power and authority to improve at any time the organization, administration and operation of the police force in order to make it more responsive and effective in accomplishing the police objectives and missions.

c. He shall have the power to make designations and assignments as to who among his officers and personnel shall head and constitute the various divisions and units of the police department and to make such disposition of the police force and re-assignments of personnel to existing or new divisions or units as may be required by the exigencies of service.

d. He shall establish a comprehensive and understandable system of directives which will include policy statements, general and special orders, training bulletins, standard operating procedures, and rules and regulations.

e. He shall establish an efficient and accurate reporting and recording system and medium for departmental reporting; for the public; for the police themselves; and for other law enforcement, agencies.

f. He shall prepare and submit to the mayor the departments annual report and annual budget properly supported by documents and statistics.

g. He shall develop an effective public relations program which will promote and maintain public understanding, confidence and support.

h. He shall exercise disciplinary jurisdiction over all members of his police force for offenses involving suspension of not more than ten days or forfeiture of not more than fifteen days pay (Sec. 15, Id.) and such minor disciplinary punishment or reprimand, forfeiture of days of not exceeding 15 days, and the rendition of extra duty not exceeding the equivalent of 15 days or 120 hours.

i. He shall render an evaluation and recommendation report to the mayor for the retention or dismissal of appointees under probation before the expiration of the probationary period and shall advise and recommend to the mayor the promotion of deserving members of the police force. (Secs. 8 and 12, Id.)

j. He shall promptly and faithfully execute all lawful orders of the mayor and writs and processes of any court when placed in his hands for that purpose and shall insure the prompt execution and return of orders of arrests, subpoenas, and summonses of the court within a reasonable time but ‘shall not be more than 30 days from receipt thereof

k. He shall exercise police supervision over all land and water within the police jurisdiction of the city or municipality.

l. He shall pro serve the public peace and enforce all laws and ordinances of the city or municipality or whenever any violation thereof shall come to his knowledge, and shall cause the necessary complaint to he made and produce the evidence for the successful prosecution of the offender or offenders.

m. He shall protect the rights of persons and property wherever found within the jurisdiction of the city or municipality, and shall arrest when necessary to prevent the escape of the offender, violators of any law or ordinance, and those who unduly interfere or obstruct in the performance of the legitimate functions of law enforcement and of his lawful duty.

n. Unless the law provides otherwise, he shall have charge of the jail or prison in the city or municipality and shall be responsible for the safe keeping of all prisoners until they shall be released from custody, in accordance with law, or delivered to the warden of the proper prison or penitentiary.

o. Unless the law provides otherwise, he shall have charge of the fire-fighting unit of the city or municipality and shall be responsible for its efficiency and general conduct.

p. He shall be the proper custodian of all police equipment and arms not issued to individual policemen for use and shall be responsible therefor. Sec. 6, Id.)

q. He shall be the proper custodian of all physical evidence coming to the police department until they are transmitted to the proper court or fiscals office.

r. He shall have the power to prescribe, promulgate and enforce supplementary rules and regulations for the government and discipline of the members and employees of his force, provided that they are not in conflict with law, ordinance or this Police Manual.

s. He shall have such other powers and perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be prescribed by law, ordinance or rules and regulations prescribed by the appropriate authority.

Section 3. In case of absence on leave,sickness, or temporary incapacity of the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief of Police shall act in his place and perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Chief of Police, except the power of reorganization and designation or reassignment, and recommendation on appointments and promotions. He shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Chief of Police or as may be prescribed by law, ordinance, or rules and regulations.

Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities of Superior Officers. – A superior officer in the police force shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. He shall familiarize himself with all the laws, ordinances, police rules and regulations, as well as all the policies of the police department and shall strictly enforce and implement them accordingly.

b. He shall perform administrative duties which shall include planning, organizing, and directing the activities of assigned personnel and the maintenance of harmonious relations with the other divisions or units of the police department.

c. He shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to the operation of all the units under his command and shall exercise authority commensurate with his responsibility and be accountable for its use.

d. He shall supervise and control, subject to the orders of the chief of police or immediate superior officer, all members assigned to his command and he shall be responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of his men and units.

e. He shall maintain the desired standard of discipline and morale of all members of his unite He shall take prompt and appropriate action on the discovery of any failure, error, violation, misconduct or neglect of duty by a subordinate. In case the dereliction is committed by a member of the force not within his command, he shall take immediate corrective and/or appropriate action a may be necessary and a report thereof shall be forwarded to the proper commanding officer.

f. He shall take necessary stops to insure the proper care, economical use and serviceability of supplies and equipment issued to his command.

g. He shall, at irregular and unannounced times, visit all units under his command inspecting them for condition, efficiency of operations, and for conformity with regulations and orders, initiating corrective action or disciplinary measures as may be necessary and proper.

h. He shall promptly obey and transmit all lawful orders of his superiors, insuring uniform interpretation and full compliance.

i. He shall observe duty hours in accordance with the assignments published and the needs of the department and the units under him. In case of special need or emergency he shall be available for duty at all times.

j. He shall make daily examination of assignment sheets, attendance records and all miscellaneous reports governing personnel under his command to insure proper utilization and control.

k. He shall submit to his superior officer, in prescribed form, such reports as may be required to accurately reflect the problems, services and activities of the various units under him.

l. He shall report immediately any emergency, serious crime, or unusual occurrence to his superior He shall respond person to any emergency or occurrence of a serious or unusual nature which arises within his jurisdiction unless his presence at his station cannot be dispensed with.

m. He shall strictly account for the condition of personnel assigned under him including their appearance and personal equipment. He shall give particular attention to the morale of his subordinates.

n. He shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, all members under his command at the beginning of their respective tours of duty in addition to a general inspection which shall be conducted at least once a week.

o. He shall, at all times, keep himself informed of the affairs of his unit and be assured that the duties of his subordinates are properly discharged.

p. He shall analyze crime and incident report,using facilities of the records division to determine trends as a basis for practical development of resources and direction of operations.

q. He shall examine reports for conformity with the procedure for complete investigation and reporting, returning improper or incomplete reports through proper channels for and explanation of failure.

r. He shall act promptly on all official notices, summonses or subpoenas which may be sent to him by proper authority.

s. He shall exercise authority with firmness kindness and justice.

t. He shall perform such other duties that may be assigned to him by his superior officer or higher authority.

Section 5. Duties and Responsibilities of a Patrolman. – A patrolman in the police force shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. He shall be ready at all times to perform his duties and obey the lawful orders of his superior officers or higher authority.

b. He shall be responsible for the efficient performance of his duties and adequate coverage of his beat or post.

c. He shall cooperate and coordinate with the other members of his relief, district or other division segments so that their teamwork may insure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of the objectives of the department.

d. He shall be available for duty at all times in case of special needs or emergencies.

e. He shall respond readily and report punctually to all his assignments.

f. He shall familiarize himself with administrative and operational policies of the department.

g. He shall execute the service program within his area of responsibility providing for

prevention of crime, protection of life and property, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, preservation of peace, and enforcement of regulatory measures.

h. He shall be in the prescribed attire and have the required equipment when he reports for duty.

i. He shall be attentive to instruction and record information given during the briefing or roll call training and shall likewise record his activities during his tour of duty in the prescribed manner.

j. He shall unless otherwise ordered, report to his superior for inspection and instruction at the conclusion of his tour of duty.

k. He shall supervise and inspect all public and licensed places within his area of responsibility.

l. When on patrol, he shall be constantly alert, observing everything that takes place within his sight or hearing. He shall not hold long conversations with anyone except in the discharge of his duty.

m. At night time, he shall exercise close vigilance by watching and frequently examining and trying accessible doors or entrances and windows of commercial or public buildings, including vacant or unoccupied houses on his beat. He shall promptly investigate all suspicious circumstances he may encounter. In like manner, he shall check all uninhibited building or dwelling places in the day time.

n. As far as practicable, he shall exert efforts to know the identities and other circumstances of permanent residents of the area assigned to him and shall keep track of movements of the newcomers or strangers transferring to or merely loitering in the place. He shall report his findings without delay.

o. He shall take note of vehicles parked by day or staying overnight in the different streets of his beat, recording their plate numbers, make and, whenever possible, the owners thereof and/or drivers or operators.

p. He shall undertake close surveillance over the movements of suspicious persons and vehicles and keep a record of his observations

for ready-use when the need arises.

q. He shall take note and report all known suspected places of vice, such as gambling dens, houses of ill-repute, opium dives, hide-outs of persons of doubtful conduct, and places frequented by vagrants.

r. He shall keept himself informed of the-places in his area where violations are known or reputed to exist, and he shall plan and take the necessary action, duly advising his superior officer as to the steps being taken.

s. He shall at all times, whenever in uniform, keep his official badge properly displayed; and courteously give his name and badge number when duly requested to identify himself.

t. He shall, in the event of any disturbance of the peace within his beat or in its immediate vicinity, proceed to the particular spot and exert efforts to restore order. If a crime has been committed and the offender can be placed under custody, he shall take immediate steps to bring him to the police station. He shall endeavor to save life and protect or preserve the crime scene until the arrival of the investigator.

u. He shall not leave his beat until properly relieved, except when required by the exigencies of the service and for unavoidable reasons. He shall keep record of the same in his memorandum book indicating the time he left his beat, the reason for leaving and the time he returned and resumed his patrol duty.

v. He shall take care of lost children by taking them to the residence of their parents, if located within or near the vicinity of his beat and shall promptly notify his station of such action.

If the residence is not known or at some distant location, he shall take such necessary action as may be required by the circumstances. He shall be observant of school children who are not in classes during the proper hours, and after making inquiries as to the reasons therefor shall appropriate action on any case of truancy which may come to his notice.

w. He shall take note of all obstructions in the streets or sidewalks from which accidents may occur, removing them when practicable. He shall also take appropriate action on all nuisances and other matters affecting the safety and convenience of the public or the interest of the city or municipality.

x. He shall exercise vigilance in order to prevent fire or avoid waste of water; take note of all garbage, dead animals or other offensive matters thrown into the streets and shall take appropriate action thereon.

y. He shall in order to summon aid, give three blasts with, the whistle and in extreme emergency, he may discharge his firearm in the air.

z. He shall familiarize himself with the location of street traffic signs and if he sees them misplaced or tampered within any manner, he shall rectify the same. If such signs are missing from their proper location, he shall make proper report of such fact to his superior.

aa. While on patrol duty, he shall not enter any bar, night club, theater or any other place of amusement or business except in the strict discharge of his duty.

bb. He shall have an official note book in which he will enter the names of persons taken into custody by him and such important particulars in each case as may be necessary as well as other pertinent information and matters relative to the discharge of his official duties. Such memorandum book shall be subject to inspection by his superior officers at any time.

cc. He shall endeavor to be familiar with the bus lines, the location of streets, public buildings and offices, hospitals, courts, transportation offices and depots, industrial plants, highways and boundaries thereof and of the national, provincial and municipal officials and such other matters pertaining to the government of the city or municipality, as w

ill enable him to render intelligent and helpful information and assistance when requested.

dd. He shall perform such other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to him by his superior officer or higher authority.

Section 6. Duties of Patrolman Assigned to Traffic Duty. A patrolman assigned to a traffic post shall have the following duties:

a. He shall enforce all pertinent traffic laws ordinances or regulations and shall take appropriate action for any violation of law that may come to his attention.

b. He shall maintain the orderly movement of all vehicles at his post with due regard for the safety of pedestrians, and exact compliance of the drivers thereof with the laws and regulations pertaining to traffic.

c. He shall, when directing traffic, take station nearest to the center of the street intersection as conditions will permit, and shall execute all movements of hand signals visible to motorists with uniformity and precision.

d. When a whistle is used in the regulation of traffic, it shall be in conjunction with the hand signal. One blast of the whistle shall mean that traffic shall stop and two blasts shall mean that traffic shall proceed.

e. He shall give his whole attention to his duties at all times. He shall not engage in conversation with anyone, except when necessary in line of police duty and such conversation shall be brief.

f. He shall not leave his post during his tours of duty without permission, except when properly relieved by another officer. In case of personal necessity, or when necessary in any police emergency, he shall notify his station, if possible, before leaving.

g. He shall respond immediately to emergency call for police service within a reasonable distance of his post, and if it cannot be done, he shall promptly notify his station accordingly.

h. He must keep calm and control his temper even under trying and provoking circumstances. In warning or correcting a person for a slight infraction of the traffic regulations, he shall do so in a firm but brief and civil manner, and without obstructing the flow of traffic, or creating congestion. When it is necessary to arrest a driver for a violation of the traffic regulations, he shall, if possible order the offender out of the traffic flow to the street curb, and make such arrest without unnecessary loss of time or the obstruction of traffic.

i. He shall, if assigned to mounted vehicles, have charge of the, duty of suppressing speeding and reckless driving.

Section 7. Duties of Patrolman Assigned to Patrol Car. A patrolman assigned to a police car for patrol duty shall have the following duties:

a. He shall operate the patrol car at a moderate rate of speed and in such a manner as will enable him to observe any condition or occurrence in his patrol beat which may require police attention. He shall adhere to the method prescribed for foot patrolmen, except as may be otherwise directed.

b. Unless otherwise directed, he shall report for roll call at his station at the prescribed time. He shall report hourly to the base control operator or at such time as may be designated by his superior officer.

c. He shall patrol his assigned beat regularly paying particular attention to critical area.

d. He shall exercise judgment and care with due regard to the safety of life and property, when responding to an emergency call.

e. He shall be in proper uniform when on duty, unless otherwise directed by the chief of police

f. He shall perform such other duties that may be assigned to him by his superior officers or higher authority.

Section 8. – Duties of Patrolman Assigned to Work. A patrolman assigned to detective work shall have the following duties:

a. He shall acquire a thorough knowledge of the penal laws and ordinances and the elements that constitute criminal acts thereof, and shall acquaint himself with the fundamental rules of evidence.

b. He shall have a thorough knowledge of the functions of the detective force which is charged with the investigation of criminal offenses, the detection and apprehension of criminal offenders, the locating of missing persons, the recovery of lost and stolen property, the proper cooperation with other authorities, and other similar responsibilities.

c. He shall familiarize himself with the various types of criminals, and acquaint himself with their various methods and practices, haunts, and associations.

d. He shall follow up each case assigned to him until there is a final official disposition of such case,

e. He shall render a written report on all assignments given to him.

f. He shall have such regular hours of duty as may be prescribed by the chief of police.

g. He shall use scientific methods and procedures in the investigation of suspects and witnesses and shall not resort to violence or “third degree” in extracting confessions.

h. He shall keep his immediate superior officer regularly informed of the progress and development of cases assigned to him.

i. He shall not leave the city or municipality to conduct any investigation or to perform any act within the purview of his duties, without the express permission of his immediate superior officer or the chief of police, except when in immediate pursuit of a fugitive.

j. He shall have with him an official notebook in which he will enter the names of persons taken into custody by him and such particulars in each case, and also all information and matters relative to the discharge of his official duties.

k. He shall perform such other duties that may be assigned to him by his superior officer or higher authority.

Section 9. Duties of Other Members of the Police Force. – All members and employees of the police force whose duties are not specifically enumerated in these rules and regulations, shall be assigned to such duties and have such hours of work as may be directed by the chief of police.

They shall perform their respective duties thoroughly and efficiently and shall at all times be discreet, courteous, diligent and attentive, and shall call the attention of their immediate superiors to any matter which requires their special consideration.

They shall at all times be as neat and clean in appearance as their work will permit, and keep in good order any desk, book, locker, tool and other equipment and property that may be used by them or entrusted to their care.

RULE III – CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Section 1. Code of Ethics. – All members of police forces shall observe” the following Code of Ethics:

“AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard liven and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.

I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-sufficient, mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions, With no compromise for crime and with relent less prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities in return.

I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession-law enforcement.”

Section 2. Faithful Allegiance to the Government and the Constitution and Loyalty to the Police Profession. – All members of the police force shall bear faithful allegiance to the Philippine government and shall “be loyal to the police profession. It shall be their sacred obligation to support and defend the Constitution of the Philippines.

Section 3. Duty to Know. All members of the police force shall familiarize themselves with these rules and regulations and shall conduct themselves in accordance with their precepts.

Section 4. Punctuality to All Calls. Requirements of Duty, etc. – All members of the police force shall be punctual in attendance to all calls, requirements of duty, court appointments and other circumstances where time is specified.

Section 5. Courtesy – All members of local police forces shall render salute to the President and the Vice President of the Philippines, members of Congress, Justices, and Judges, the Chairman and members of the Police Commission as well as the officials of the Commission staff, the provincial governors, the vice governors and the members of the provincial board , the mayors, the vice mayors, the councilors, senior commissioned officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, senior members of other police agencies, and other high officials and dignitaries of the national and foreign governments; and in connection therewith, strictly observe and practice rules of courtesy. They shall address superior officers by their ranks; otherwise, by the simple use of “sir.”

Courtesy and civility toward the public and each other is demanded of all members of the police force. They shall, in their conduct and department be quiet, civil and orderly, and at all times be attentive and zealous in the discharge of their duties controlling their temper and exercising the utmost patience and discretion. They shall refrain from using course, violent, profane or offensive language.

Section 6. Salute to National Colors. – Except when impracticable to do so, members of the police force in proper uniform shall stand at attention and salute the national colors and national anthem when played on all public occasions with the rifle, baton or hand salute as the case may be. All other members and employees of the police force, not in uniform, shall render the colors the honors and courtesies customarily accorded in civilian dress, standing at attention as the colors pass by and, if a male employee, placing his headdress on his left breast with his right hand. During flag ceremony and when the national anthem is played, members of the police force shall call the attention of the public to respect the color and the national anthem.

Section 7. Types of Salutes. – Salutes shall be rendered by members of the police force in uniform and shall be made with the hand, the baton or with the long arm as may be practicable in the following manner;

a. Hand salute – Raise the hand smartly until the tip of the forefinger touches the lower part of the headdress or forehand above the right eye, thumb and fingers extended and joined, palm to the left, forearm inclined at about 45 degrees hand and wrist straight.

b. Baton salute – Grasp handle of baton firmly in right hand, thumb extended along baton; raise baton so that hand will be at the h

eight of the chin, back of hand to the front, baton at an angle of about 30 degrees.

c. Rifle salute – (M1 Rifle; M1903 Rifle, Riotgun to individuals) – Starting at right shoulder arms, move the left hand smartly to the small of the stock, forearm horizontal, palm of the hand down,thumb and fingers extended and joined. The first joint of the forefinger shall touch the rear end of the receiver of the M1 rifle or the end of the cocking piece of the M1903 rifle. Look toward the person saluted. Then drop the left hand smartly to the side; turn the head and eyes to the front.

When at order arms, move the left hand smartly to the right side, palm of the hand down, thumb and fingers extended and joined. The forearm and wrist are held straight with the first joint of the forefinger touching the barrel between the stocking swivel and the muzzle. Look toward the person saluted. Drop the hand smartly to the side; turn the head and eyes to the front.

d. Rifle salute during ceremonies – From order arms, carry the rifle in front of the center of the body with the right hand. The barrel is to the rear and vertical. Then grasp the rifle with the left hand at the balance, the forearm horizontal and resting against the body. Grasp the small of the stock with the right hand.

e. Carbine salute to individuals and during ceremonies – At sling arms, replace the right hand by the left hand. Bring the right hand to the side. Then executive a hand salute.

Section 8. Use of Uniform – a. All members of the police force reporting for duty must be clean shaven, neat and clean in their person and clothing. If in uniform, the same shall be in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed and shall be clean, well-pressed, worn neatly and buttoned.

b. When on the street in uniform and walking in groups of two or more, they shall walk in step.

When proceeding in a body to, or returning from the performance of duty, the members in charge shall march such body in military order when practicable.

c. While in uniform, they shall not road newspapers and the like on a street or sidewalk, or anywhere outside a building, nor hold in their hands such reading materials when engaged in any other police duty.

d. When travelling in uniform, they shall not occupy a seat in a public conveyance to the exclusion of civilian passengers.

e. When attending court sessions in whatever capacity they shall appear in proper attire.

f. Any member of the police force under suspension shall not wear the uniform and he shall immediately surrender his badge, fire arm, identification card, and police vehicle, if any, to the chief of police.

Section 9. Confidential Information – a. All members of the police force shall treat official business as confidential. They shall not impart the same to anyone except those for whom it is intended, or as directed by their superior officer, or as required by law.

b. They shall not make known to any unauthorized person any special order which they may receive or may pass their hands, unless required by the nature of the order.

c. Contents of any criminal record shall not be exhibited or divulged to any person other than duly authorized police officers, or upon approval of the chief of police, or as required by law.

d. The roster, or any portion thereof, of members of the police force shall not be divulged to any individual, firm or corporation, or similar entity, unless prior permission is obtained from the chief of police.

e. Members of the police force shall respect the confidence of persons who seek the aid of the police on information given voluntarily and exclusively by themselves and request that their names and businesses or addresses be not made public; nor shall the name of any person who complains that another has violated the law be revealed, except when required by law, or when it is absolutely necessary in the performance of duty by the investigating officer.

Section 10. Care and Use of Property. a. Members of the police force shall be responsible for the good care, maintenance and use of the property under their care whether fixed or movable, and promptly report to their superior officers the loss of, damage to, or unserviceable condition of such property. All government property shall be properly protected and secured by those concerned.

b. They shall not use or allow any unauthorized person to use any government property or vehicle for personal convenience or gain. The official use of the police vehicles by any member shall be upon permission of propel authority.

Section 11. Surrender of Property. – All members of the police force retiring, resigning,suspended or dismissed therefrom, shall immediately surrender their badges, service firearms and identification cards issued, and other insignias of office, and all properties of the police force which may be in their possession.

Section 12. Turn-over of Other Property. All personal property stolen or embezzled, or the proceeds or fruit of a crime, or property used in the commission of a crime or alleged to be so, in the form of evidence, or any property lost and found or surrendered, or any species of property on the person of a prisoner, shall be properly tagged and delivered forthwith to the proper officer of the police force for disposition to be deposited in a secured locker designed for such purpose.

Section 13. Use of Firearms. – No member of the police force shall draw his firearm except for necessary inspection or lawful use. Members firing a gun accidentally or intentionally, shall report the matter immediately to the chief of police. Only duly registered firearms shall be carried and officially used by members of the police force.

Section 14. Cruel Treatment of Persons or Animals. – No member of the police force shall treat any person cruelly nor shall he neglect to render the necessary humane attention to animals.

Section 15. Conduct in Arrests and Towards Prisoners. – All members of the police force shall refrain from using unnecessary force or violence, or uncomplimentary or harsh language in making arrest or investigations, and shall not employ high handed tactics, methods, or violence upon any other person except when necessary in self defense or to overcome actual physical resistance in making an arrest. When it is necessary to use force, a narration of the circumstances shall be included in the arrest report or police blotter on the case.

Section 16. Prohibited Discussion and Speech. – No member of any police agency shall engage directly or indirectly in partisan political activities, or take part in any election, except to vote.

Section 17. Sleeping and Loafing on Duty. No member of the police force shall sleep, remain idle, or loaf while on duty, when performing his beat duty in uniform or otherwise. He shall not lean against a fire hydrant, post, wall, building or structure, nor assume a loafing attitude, and should keep his hands out of his pockets, whether engaged in conversation or otherwise. He shall not loiter in cafes, hotels, restaurants, stores, theaters, prostitution and narcotic dens, and gambling joints except for the purpose of performing his legitimate police duties.

Section 18. – Houses of Ill-repute. – Member of the police force shall not enter any house suspected or reported as being of ill-repute except in the performance of-duty, and if required to enter such place shall report the fact to their superior officer as soon as practicable.

Section 19. Intoxication and Use of Prohibited Drugs. – No member of the police force shall, in the headquarters, precinct, or elsewhere while on duty, drink any intoxicating liquor or take prohibited drugs, except in the legitimate discharge of police duty or for therapeutic purposes or enter any public place dispensing liquors while in uniform, or to report for duty under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs, or be a habitual drunkard to the prejudice of the service.

Section 20. Disorderly Conduct. – No member of the police force shall act in a disorderly manner or misbehave specially in public places.

Section 21. Gambling. – No member of the police force shall engage in any form of gambling prohibited by law.

Section 22. Absolute Morality. – A member of the police force shall live a high degree of morality and shall not maintain a common-law wife other than his legitimate spouse.

Section 23. Attorney and Bondsman. – Members of the police force shall not suggest, solicit or recommend to any party or prisoner with a pending case, the employment of any particular bondsman, attorney or counsel for his defense or release at any time and shall not be surety of any person arrested for crime, or release a prisoner from custody, except as provided by law.

Section 24. Non-interference in Civil Case. – Members of the police force shall not interfere in civil cases of which he is not a party, except to prevent a breach of the peace, or to quell a disturbance actually taking place.

Section 25. Untruthfulness. – Members of the police force shall speak the truth at all times and under all circumstances whether under oath or otherwise.

Section 26. Defense Witness in Criminal Cases. – Members of the police force shall, when subpoenaed or summoned as a witness for the defense in a criminal case, promptly notify their chief of police. No member shall be a witness in such capacity without the service of a proper subpoena.

Section 27. Witness in Civil Cases. – No member of the police force shall testify in civil cases unless subpoenaed to do so by proper authority.

Section 28. Notice After Court Attendance. – Members of the police force attending any court under subpoenas, summonses or other processes as witnesses shall, after having been released therefrom for the day, immediately report to the chief of police.

Section 29. Application for Warrant. – No member of the police force shall be permitted to apply for search warrant for any evidence of assault upon himself, without first reporting the case in writing to the chief of police and obtaining from him permission to apply for such warrant. In no case shall the aggrieved member be permitted to serve such warrant.

Section 30. Soliciting Influence. – Members of the police force shall not solicit the influences of politicians, prominent citizens, persons connected with political organizations in any manner for their assignments, transfers, or promotions, or for those of other members of the force, nor shall they initiate any petition to be drawn up, or presented by citizens in their behalf, requesting a transfer, assignment, or promotion.

Section 31. Corrupt Practices. – No member of the police force shall use his position, directly or indirectly for his personal benefit or gain.

Section 32. Use of Smuggled Products. – Members of the police force shall not buy, possess, or use smuggled goods, or in any way be involved in the traffic of the same.

Section 33. Business Beyond Jurisdiction. – No member of the police force shall leave the municipality on police business, except by permission of his chief of police, or other competent authority, unless such permission is not practical, as in hot pursuit of a criminal in which case a report must be made immediately thereafter.

Section 34. Malingering. – No member of the police force shall feign sickness or injury or physical incapacity to avoid performance of duty.

Section 35. Withholding Information. – No member of the police force shall delay or withhold any vital information from the chief of police concerning the commission of a serious crime or the presence of a wanted person and/or such important events requiring police action.

Section 36. Communications Outside Department. All official correspondence, letters, communications, etc., relating to the business of the police force shall only be sent out on the signature of the chief of police or other officers acting in his stead.

Section 37. Gossip and Idle Talk. – No member of the police force shall intrigue, gossip, or make a false of unverified statement concerning the personal character or conduct which will discredit another member.

Section 38. Prohibited Debts and Liabilities. Members of the police force shall promptly discharge all debts and legal liabilities incurred by them.

Section 39. Prohibited Compromise. – No member of the police force shall directly or indirectly, compromise any criminal act with the view of permitting the offenders to escape arrest and punish as provided by law. Nothing herein shall, however, be construed as including minor infractions which may justify a warning for first-time offenders.

Section 40. Willful Disobedience or Insubordination. No member of the police force, to whom a lawful order is given by a superior officer, shall willfully disobey that order, and no conduct subversive to the good order or discipline of the force shall be tolerated.

No member of the police force shall use abusive, insulting, or indecent language to a superior officer and no superior officer shall use abusive and insulting language toward a subordinate.

Section 41. Rewards, gifts, fees. – Unless authorized by law, no member of the police force shall accept any fees, rewards, or gifts of any type, for any service rendered in the performance of his duty other than the salary paid by him by the city or municipality, nor shall be use his position for material consideration.

Section 42. Attitude Toward Profession.- A member of the police force shall regard the discharge of his duties as a public trust and recognize his responsibility as a public servant. By diligent study and sincere attention to self improvement, he shall strive to make the best possible application of police science, and, in the field of human relationship, strive for effective leadership and public influence in matters affecting public safety. He shall appreciate the importance and responsibility of his office and regard police work as an honorable profession rendering valuable service to his community, country and God.

RULE IV – SELECTION

Section 1. Standard Selection of Police Personnel – In order to strengthen the police service and lay the groundwork for police professionalization, there shall be a standard policy for the selection of police personnel throughout the country.

Section 2. General Qualifications for Appointment. No person shall be appointed to a local police agency unless he possesses the following qualifications: (Sec. 9, Id.)

a. He must be a citizen of the Philippines.

b. He must be a person of good habits and moral conduct.

c. He must be of sound mind and body.

d. For appointment to patrolman in the municipalities, he must have completed at least high school and for cities, at least two full years of college work.

e. He must have no criminal record.

f. He must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.

g. He must not be less than twenty-three nor more than thirty three years of age.

h. He must be at least five feet, five inches in height in the case of chartered cities, and five feet, four inches in the case of municipalities, and

i. He must not weigh less than one hundred twenty pounds.

Section 3. Qualifications for Permanent Appointment. No person shall be permanently appointed to any position in the local police force or agency unless he has qualified in an appropriate or police service examination. (Sec. 11, Id.) Bar examinations are declared as appropriate civil service examination for purposes of original or promotional appointments.

Section 4. Members with at Least Five Years Service. Persons who have rendered at least five years of satisfactory service on or before September 8, 1966, in a national, city or municipal police agency, or in a provincial guard although they have not qualified in an appropriate civil service examination are considered as civil service eligible for the positions or ranks for which they have been duly appointed. (Sec. 9.Id.)

Section 5. Order of Preference for Initial Appointment. The order of preference for initial appointment to a local police agency, all things being equal, shall be as follows:

a. Applicants who possess appropriate civil service eligibility and who meet the general qualifications provided in Section 2 hereof and are:

(1) Residents of the city or municipality concerned.

(2) Residents of the province concerned.

(3) Residents of the region concerned.

(4) Residents of any other region in the Philippines.

b. Applicants for positions higher than patrolman who do not possess appropriate civil service eligibility but who meet the general qualifications provided in Section 2, except the age requirement, and have completed police training courses abroad sponsored by the NEC-AID or other sponsoring agency, or the police training courses of the PC School or the NBI Police Academy, or any public or private police training school recognized “by the government, or completed military trainee instruction, or are officers or enlisted men who have been honorably discharged from the armed forces; Provided, that in cases of applicants for the position of patrolman, they shall meet the general qualifications provided in Section 2; Provided further, that in cases of applicants for the position of chief of police of a city or municipal police agency, they shall meet the minimum qualifications provided in Section 6 hereof.

c. Applicants who do not possess appropriate civil service eligibility but who meet the general qualifications prescribed in Section 2 hereof and are:

(1) Residents of the city or municipality concerned.

(2) Residents of the province concerned.

(3) Residents of the region concerned.

(4) Residents of any other region in the Philippines.

Section 6. Minimum Qualifications for Appointment as Chief of a Police Agency. – No person may be appointed chief of police of a city police agency unless he holds a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing and has served either in the Armed Forces of the Philippines or the National Bureau of Investigation, or has served as chief of police of a city or municipal police agency with exemplary record, or has served in the police department of any city with the rank of captain or its equivalent therein for at least three years, or is at least a high school graduate who has served as officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines for at least eight years with the rank of captain or higher. (Sec. 10, Id.)

No person may be appointed chief of police of a municipal police agency unless he holds a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing or any high school graduate who has served the police agency of a city or a municipality in the rank of at least police lieutenant or has served as officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines from the rank of at least lieutenant, and in either case, must have held such rank for at least five years. (Sec. 10, Id.)

Section 7. Police Screening Committee. In order to determine the merit and fitness of police applicants prior to their appointment, they shall be screened by a Police Screening Committee composed of three members, namely:

a. Chief of Police as Chairman.

b. A duly designated representative of the PC Provincial Command as member. In case of cities where there are no provincial commands, the Chief of Constabulary shall designate his representative.

c. A private citizen of known probity and integrity in the community as member to be designated by the mayor.

Section 8. Procedures in Screening. – The following procedures shall be followed in the screening of police applicants:

a. Preliminary Interview. – The applicant shall be interviewed personally by the personnel officer of the department. If the applicant qualifies under Section 2(a), (d), and (g) of this Rule, he shall be required to present or accomplish the following:

(1) A letter of application if none has been submitted.

(2) An information sheet.

(3) A copy of his picture (passport size).

(4) Birth certificate.

(5) Transcript of scholastic records and/ or diploma.

(6) Fingerprint card, properly accomplished.

(7) Clearance papers from the local police department, PC provincial headquarters, city or municipal court and city or provincial fiscals office and his hometown police department, NBI, and others that may be required.

b. Physical and Medical Examination. – In order to determine whether or not the applicant is in good health, free from any contagious diseases and physically fit for police service, he shall undergo a thorough physical and medical examination to be conducted by the local health officer after he qualifies under Paragraph (a) of this Section.

c. Character and Background Investigation. -The Screening Committee shall cause a confidential investigation of the character and background of the applicant who qualifies in paragraph (a) and (b) above, to determine his reputation and character from among various sources.

d. Physical Agility Test. – The Screening Committee shall require the applicant to undergo a physical agility test designed to determine whether or not he possesses the required coordination, strength, and speed of movement necessary for police service. The applicant shall pass the following tests;

(1) Pullups – 6

(2) Pushups – 27

(3) Two minutes situps – 43

(4) Squat jumps – 32

(5) Squat thrusts – 20

Additional requirements may be prescribed by the Police Screening Committee if facilities are available.

e. Personal Interview. – The Screening Committee shall interview the qualified applicant for suitability for police work. The interview shall aid in determining appearance, likeableness, affability, attitude toward work, outside interest, forcefulness, conversational ability and disagreeable mannerisms.

f. Psychological and/or Neuro-Psychiatric Test. – In order to exclude applicants who are emotionally or temperamentally unstable, psychotic, or suffering from any mental disorder, the applicant shall take a psychological and/or neuro-psychiatric test to be administered by the NBI, the PC, or any other duly recognized institution offering such test after he has qualified and met all the requirements above.

Section 9. Classes of Appointment. – Any applicant who meets the general qualifications for appointment in Section 2 of this Rule and who passes the tests required in Section 8 of this Rule shall be recommended to the city or municipal mayor for initial appointment as patrolman and shall be classified as follows:

a. Provisional Appointment. – An applicant who does not possess the appropriate civil service eligibility for appointment shall be eligible for provisional appointment for not longer than six months.

b. Probational Appointment. – An applicant possesses the appropriate civil service eligibility for position of patrolman shall serve a probationary period of six months following his original appointment, and shall undergo a thorough character and background investigation in order to acquire a permanent civil service status. The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the examination process and shall be utilized as a means to closely observe the employees character, conduct and capacity, to secure the most effective adjustment of a new employee to his position or to drop him from the service in case of unsatisfactory conduct or want of capacity.

c. Temporary Appointment. – In case of temporary vacancy caused by a member who goes on leave without pay or who commutes his accrued leave, a temporary appointment may be extended to an applicant who possesses the necessary qualification during the existence of the vacancy; Provided, that the corresponding funds therefor are appropriated and; Provided, further, that preference should be given to civil service eligibles.

RULE V – TRAINING

Section 1. Objective of Training. – It snail be the objective of police training to bring the city and municipal police forces to the desired standards of discipline and efficiency by making each police officer fully aware of his duties and responsibilities and by providing him with a working knowledge of police procedures and techniques.

Section 2. Responsibility for Training. – The training of police officers shall be the responsibility of the city and municipal police forces subject to the supervision of the Police Commission. All police forces having 100 or more members shall maintain a training unit which shall take care of its training needs, including its civilian employees while those with less than 100 members shall have a competent police officer or lower in rank, as the case may be, whether full-time or in addition to his regular duties, to plan, schedule and conduct training programs.

Section 3. Basic Recruit Training Prerequisite to Permanent Appointment. – No police recruit may be extended a permanent appointment as patrolman unless he has finished the basic recruit training prior to the expiration of the required probationary period. Exempted from be sic recruit training are those who have previously taken up this course or its equivalent in training courses conducted by the Philippine Constabulary or the National Bureau of Investigation, or has completed at least two years in Criminology or Police Administration Course in any duly accredited institution offering the same.

Section 4. Conduct of Basic Recruit Training. To insure uniformity in the standard of instruction and course content, basic recruit training shall be conducted by police forces maintaining training units in accordance with the program of instruction prescribed by the Police Commission subject to modifications to suit local conditions; Provided however, that such modifications shall be subject to the approval by the Police Commission. Prior to conducting this training course, the police force concerned shall submit to the Police Commission a list of instructors together with their individual experiences and qualifications and the subjects they will teach. Qualified local instructors shall be utilized to the maximum.

Pending organization by the Police Commission of regional police academies, and training schools, basic recruit training in police forces without training units or in those which cannot put up a class for its recruits or cannot afford the expenses involved, shall be conducted, under supervision of the Police Commission, by the Philippine Constabulary or the National Bureau of Investigation, whichever agency may be delegated to conduct the training session or portions of the training session in particularly designated areas in conformity with the program of instruction prescribed by the Police Commission. The PC or the NBI, as the case may be, shall similarly submit to the Police Commission for its approval a list of instructors together with their individual experience and qualifications and the subjects they will teach.

Section 5. Length of Basic Recruit Training Course. – A basic recruit training course shall not be less than eight weeks. A training week shall normally consist of forty hours of scheduled instruction. If, for any reason, scheduled instruction cannot reach forty hours a week, instruction shall be extended beyond eight weeks so that it shall not have less than three hundred twenty hours.

Section 6. Course Content of Basic Recruit Training. – A basic recruit training course shall include theoretical and practical instructions. If the length of the course is eight weeks or three hundred twenty hours, the practical instructions shall not be less than two weeks or eighty hours. If the course shall last for more than eight weeks or more than three hundred twenty instructional hours, practical instructions may be more than two weeks or more than eighty hours depending on whether or not the added subjects need practical exercises to make the recruit proficient.

The theoretical instructions shall include, among others, the following origin and nature of police work; general police responsibilities; criminal law and procedure; police laws, rules and regulations; city and municipal ordinances; police methods and procedures; criminal investigation techniques; scientific aids; public relations and civic action subjects; police weapons; self-defense techniques; and ideals and ethics of police service.

Section 7. Full Time Attendance in Training Course. – Attendance in the basic recruit training course shall be on full time basis. However, in case of emergency, recruits may be required to render service upon certification by the chief of police of the necessity for such service and the nature of the emergency for which such services are needed.

Section 8. Report of Completion of Training. – After a basic recruit training course has been completed the chief of police concerned or the head of the unit of the Philippine Constabulary or the National Bureau of Investigation which conducted the training shall submit to the Police Commission a report of completion of training. This report shall contain the following information; (a) police department or unit of the Philippine Constabulary or National Bureau of Investigation which conducted the training, (b) place of training, (c) inclusive dates of training, (d) total number of instructional hours, and (e) alphabetical list of the recruits, including those who failed to complete the course, their ranks and the departments or units to which they individually belong. Those who do not complete the training shall be marked accordingly and the reasons for their non-completion properly noted. Two copies of the report shall be submitted to the Police Commission and one copy shall be furnished the Civil Service Commission.

Section 9. Certificate of Completion. -After the completion of basic recruit training, the chief of police or the head of the unit of the Philippine Constabulary or the National Bureau of Investigation which conducted the training shall certify that the police recruit has completed the training and has satisfied all the requirements for proficiency.

Section 10. On-the-Job-Training – At the end of at least eight weeks or three hundred twenty instructional hours of formal training the recruit shall return to his department or unit, as the case may be, and shall undergo on-the-job-training under qualified and conscientious supervisors assigned by the chief of police. If still under probation, he shall be rated by his supervisor at least once a month during the probationary period. Before the expiration of the probationary period, the supervisor shall make appropriate recommendation to the chief of police as to the retention or dismissal of the recruit. The recommendation by the supervisor shall be given due weight by the chief of police.

Section 11. Department In-Service Training. As often as practicable and as the need arises, all members of the police department shall undergo appropriate departmental in-service training. This training shall include roll call training, which shall be carried out daily for at least thirty minutes every shift of personnel, or formal instruction of several hours a day depending on the activities of the police department and the availability of personnel for training. The police department initiating an in-service training for its personnel shall submit to the Police Commission a monthly report. Upon completion of a course other than roll call training, a report of completion of training, similar to that provided for in Section 8 hereof, shall be submitted to the Police Commission and a copy of which shall be furnished the Civil Service Commission.

Section 12. Supervisory Development, Specialized or Technical Training– A city or municipal police force may conduct supervisory development, specialized or technical training, such as criminal investigation, traffic control, dactylography, questioned documents, forensic ballistics, etc. A program of instruction of the course and a list of the instructors together with their individual experience and qualifications and the subjects they will teach shall be submitted to the Police Commission for approval. Upon completion of the course, a report of completion shall also be submitted to the Police Commission and a copy furnished the Civil Service Commission.

Section 13. Training Conducted by the Philippine Constabulary or the National Bureau of Investigation. – Upon authority of the Police Commission and on the basis of previously approved course curricula, the Philippine Constabulary or the National Bureau of Investigation may conduct in-service training, supervisory development, specialized or technical courses for a police force or a group of police forces. Provincial governors, city or municipal mayors may make the proper request for training to the Police Commission. The agency which will conduct the training shall submit a list of instructors who will be utilized for the course together with their individual experiences and qualifications and the respective subjects they will teach. Upon completion of a course a report of completion of training shall be submitted to the Police Commission, furnishing a copy to the Civil Service Commission.

Section 14. Training Information Sheets. At the start of the training, all trainees or participants shall be required to fill up two copies of training information sheets, duly subscribed and sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths. One copy shall be submitted to the Police Commission and the other copy retained by the police force or agency conducting the training.

Section 15. Attendance. – A record of attendance of all training courses shall be kept by the head of the training unit of the police force or the officer or employee in charge of the training. No participant shall be considered as having completed a course if he has a record of unexcused absence of ten percent (10%) or more of the total number of instructional hours, in the case of basic recruit training; or twenty percent (20%) in the case of in-service training, supervisory development, specialized or technical training. Absences caused by court duty, compliance with subpoenas, illness or similar justifiable causes may be excused upon presentation of proof, but in no case may the total absences exceed twenty percent (20%) in case of any other training, of the total instructional hours.

Section 16. Size of Classes. – The ideal number of trainees or participants to compose a class shall be forty. However, a class may be opened if there are not less than twenty.

Section 17. Training Facilities. – Every police force shall have an appropriate place where theoretical instructions may be given. It shall have adequate space, lighting and ventilation and shall be provided with a chalkboard and desks or chairs for the participants. The police department shall also provide training aids, equipment and supplies.

Section 18. Diplomas. – To give due recognition to the participants for their efforts, a formal diploma or certificate of completion or attendance, as the case may be, shall be issued to those who have completed a training course.

Section 19. Training, Rules and Regulations. The training unit of a police department, the police officer or lower in rank in charge of training in those department without any training unit, and the training units of the Philippine Constabulary and the National Bureau of Investigation shall issue rules and regulations governing the conduct of trainees or participants. A copy of the same shall be furnished the Police Commission which may notify, amend or delete any provision thereof or insert additional provisions.

Section 20. University Training for Police Officers. – Police Officers who are prepared for college or university work shall avail of the police science and criminology courses being offered in universities and colleges. Whenever practicable, they shall be given preferences to assignments which are not in conflict with their school hours. A yearly report stating the names and ranks of those personnel who have graduated from these courses, the degrees earned, the subjects taken and their corresponding ratings, and the name of the college or university from which they have graduated or enrolled shall be submitted to the Police Commission every end of the school year. A copy of this report shall be furnished the Civil Service Commission.

Section 21. Advanced and Specialized Training Abroad. – Subject to supplementary rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the Police Commission from time to time, police officers who may be sent abroad under the provisions of Republic Act No. 4864, or any government-sponsored training program under the administration of the Police Commission, shall possess the following minimum qualifications.

(a) He must be a police officer;

(b) He must have been extended a permanent appointment;

(c) He must not be less than 25 nor over 50 years of age 5

(d) He must have obtained a degree for a four-year college course, preferably law, criminology or police administration;

(e) He must have attended in-service training or similar courses conducted by his police department, any other police department, the Philippine Constabulary, the National Bureau of Investigation or any law enforcement agency;

(f) He must have at least five years of police service or law enforcement work;

(g) He must be physically fit to undergo training, and free from any defect which will adversely affect his training;

(h) He must “be a person of good moral character and,

(i) He must have been nominated by the city or municipal mayor concerned upon recommendation of the chief of police.

Additional qualifications and requirements may be imposed by the Police Commission in any given year or for any particular training grant and consideration shall be made of regional distribution.

Police officers who are sent abroad shall sign the prescribed contract before departure and, upon their return, shall submit a report of their studies to the Police Commission and may not leave the government service for a period of not less than two years from the date of their arrival.

RULE VI – PROMOTION AND ASSIGNMENT

A. PROMOTION

Section 1. Objectives. – The objectives of promotion are to invest a member of the police force with the degree of authority necessary for the effective execution of his duties; to place him in a position of increased responsibility where he can make full use of his capabilities; and to provide and promote incentives, thus motivating greater efforts of all members of the force and improving the proficiency of the police unite

Section 2. Legal Requirements for Eligibility for Promotion. – A member of the local police agency shall not be eligible for promotion to a higher position unless such member has successfully passed the corresponding promotional examination given by the Civil Service Commission or has successfully passed the bar examination.

Whenever a vacancy occurs in the police force the member next in rank who is competent and qualified to hold the position and who possesses an appropriate civil service eligibility shall be promoted thereto; Provided, That should there be two or more persons with the same merits and qualifications, seniority shall be given preference and provided that should there be any special reason or reasons why such member should not be promoted, such special reason or reasons shall be stated in writing by the promoting authority and the member concerned shall be informed thereof and be given an opportunity to be heard by the Commissioner of Civil Service whose decision in such case shall be final. If the vacancy is not filled by promotion as provided herein then the same shall be filled in the following order of priority; (a) by transfer of qualified members of other police forces, (b ) by reinstatement, (c) by re-employment of members separated through reduction in force, or (d) by certification from appropriate registers of eligibles in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Section 3. Promotional Rules. – Promotions shall be made by the local “chief executive concerned upon consultation or advice of the chief of the local police agency from among those who shall have passed the corresponding promotional examination given by the Civil Service Commission. (Sec. 12, RA 4864).

Section 4. Basic Factors for Selection for Promotion. The chief of police shall consider the following factors in recommending members for promotion to higher ranks and/or positions:

a. Appropriate eligibility – For purposes of promotion the rules on appropriate civil service eligibility shall be strictly followed.

Whenever there are two or more persons who are next in rank, preference shall be given to the member who is the most competent and qualified and who has the appropriate eligibility; Provided, that when their comparative degree of competence and qualification are equal, preference shall be given to the qualified member in the organizational unit where the vacancy occurs, and; Provided, further, that when all the foregoing conditions have been taken into account, and the members next in rank have still the same merit and qualification, preference shall be given to seniority.

b. Requisites for selection – The chief of police shall consider the following requisites in selecting members with appropriate civil service eligibility for promotion:

(1) Efficiency of performance – As an aid to fair appraisal of the candidates proficiency, the performance rating reports rendered for him during the last rating period, on duties performed related to the rank and/or position for which he is being considered shall be used as the primary basis thereof; Provided, That in no instance shall a candidate be considered for promotion unless he had obtained a performance rating of at least “satisfactory”.

(2) Education and Training – This shall include educational background, and among others, the successful completion of approved in-service training courses, academic studies, training grants and the like. Provided, That the degree of relevance of such education and training to the duties of the rank and/or position under consideration shall be taken into account.

(3) Experience and Outstanding Accomplishments – This shall include occupational history, work experience and such accomplishments as are worthy of special commendations.

(4) Physical Characteristics and Personality. These factors refer to the physical fitness and capacity as well as to attitude and personality traits of the member insofar as they bear on the nature of the rank and/or position to be filled. Derogatory records which affect adversely the integrity, morality, norm of conduct and behavior of the candidates who are considered for selection shall be taken into account. The mere filing of administrative charges shall not constitute a disqualification for promotion. Where an officer or employee is administratively charged and is found to be the person next in rank or the person legitimately entitled to promotion as provided by the Civil Service Law and Rules; the position to which he shall have been entitled shall not be filled permanently until after the case against the respondent shall have been finally decided; Provided, That if the exigencies of the service so requires the position may be filled temporarily by designation of the officer or employee next in rank to the respondent or the next best qualified as provided in the Civil Service Law and Rules.

(5) Potential – Capacity and ability to perform the duties required in the new or higher position and good qualities for leadership shall be considered. Low potentiality and lack of fitness to perform efficiently the duties called for by such rank and/or position may preclude the candidate from consideration for selection.

c. Seniority as a Factor to Promotion – Seniority means the status secured by length of service. In determining seniority, length of service in the particular line of work involved shall be considered first. When competitors are equal in this respect, then length of service in the police force concerned shall be reckoned with, and when competitors are still equal under the latter circumstances, length of service in other police forces shall be considered: Provided, That in determining seniority among competitors who have equal length of service in the government, any work experience not relevant to the position to be filled shall be excluded in the computation.

Seniority shall be limited to continuous period of service, and provisional or temporary service shall not be included in the computation of seniority; Provided, That break in the service not exceeding one year due to reduction in force will not affect the continuity of each service.

d. Clearances – The following clearances shall be required;

(1) Physical and mental fitness – This clearance shall be issued by the duly authorized medical officer of the city or municipality. A member wounded in action or confined in hospital for sickness incurred in line of duty short of total disability, shall not be precluded from being considered for selection, subject to the certification of the duly authorized medical officer that such member can effectively discharge the duties of the position to which he is being considered for promotion.

(2) Clearance from the Board of Investigators – This clearance shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of Section 4 (4) of this Rule certifying substantially among others that the member concerned has no case pending against him before the Board.

(3) Clearance from the City Fiscal Office or Court – This clearance shall certify substantially to the effect that the member of the police force concerned has no pending criminal case or record of conviction for a criminal offense.

Section 5. Promotional Board or Committee. -The chief of police concerned may create a promotional board or committee composed of ranking members of the force, which shall assist him in selecting the best qualified members for promotion.

Section 6. List of Promotional Recommendees. – The chief of police shall submit to the mayor a list of promotable members duly selected in accordance with this Rule, together with his recommendation.

B. ASSIGNMENT

Section 7. Scope and Purpose. – Assignment as provided in these Rules primarily refers to the assignment of the members in the police force. This authority falls within the prerogative of the chief of police.

The purpose of assignment is to insure a systematic and effective utilization of all the members of the force. This must be the prime consideration in determining the assignment of any member of the force.

Section 8. Power to Make Designations and Assignments. The chief of police after consultation with the Mayor, shall have the power to make designations and assignments as to who among his police officers shall head and constitute the various offices and units of the police department; Provided, That the deputy or assistant chief of police and chief of the secret service duly appointed as such under existing laws shall serve or continue to serve in such capacity. In the absence of such an appointee, the chief of police may designate from among the officers next in rank the deputy or assistant chief of police or chief of the secret service.

The assignment of a member of a local police agency shall be in conformity with the career development program specially during the probationary period. Thereafter, reassignment to other police duties, consistent with existing laws and regulations shall be guided by the principle of placing the right man to the; right job after proper classification has been made.

Section 9. Criteria in Assignment. – The chief of police shall apply the following criteria in the assignment of members of his forces

a. Those possessing the general qualification for police duties without technical skills, may be assigned to positions whore any personnel can acquire proficiency within a considerably short period of time.

b. Those possessing skill acquired by previous related experience should be assigned to the corresponding positions where a brief indoctrination will be sufficient for the personnel to acquire the desired proficiency. Achievement tests, given to determine the degree of skill possessed by a member of the force, is an effective and valuable aid in ascertaining his suitability for particular job.

c. Those possessing highly technical skills with adequate experience and dully supported by authoritative basis shall be given preferential assignment to the corresponding positions which call for highly technically trained police officers.

Misassignment of personnel falling under this category constitutes a serious neglect on the part of the chief of police in the exercise of his administrative function.

d. Those selected to undergo further studies in specialized courses, whether local or abroad, shall be chosen solely on the basis of ability, professional preparation and aptitude.

e. Qualifications of the members of the force shall be examined annually to ascertain their new acquired skills, specialties and proficiencies.

f. Those with physical limitations incurred while in the performance of duty should be assigned where they can best be used in accordance with the actual requirements of the force.

g. Assignments and reassignments of members of the force from one unit to another shall be the prerogative of the chief of police; however, assignments or reassignments within each unit in the police force shall be the prerogative of the head of such particular unit.

h. To give a well rounded training and experience to police recruits, tours of duty in various assignments during the probationary period shall be as determined by the chief of police.

RULE VII – COMPENSATION

Section 1. Position Classification. – A city or municipal police department shall have an appropriate position classification system.

Positions in the police service shall be classified on the basis of the level of their duties and responsibilities. As far as practicable, the following positions shall exist depending upon the needs and size of the police department:

Chief of Police

Deputy Chief of Police

Police Lietenant Colonel

Police Major

Police Captain

Police Lieutenant

Police Sergeant

Police Corporal

Patrolman, First Class or Detective

Patrolman

Depending upon the need and the size of the police department, civilian positions may be created by the municipal or city council to conform as far as practicable, with the classification of positions in the national government; Provided, That the city or municipality shall not be precluded from raising the salaries involved to a higher rate consistent with its financial capability.

Section 2. Compensation Plan. – A city or municipal police department, as far as practicable, shall have an appropriate compensation plan whereby a salary range, composed of several salary steps or a single fixed salary rate, is assigned to an established position/rank for members of the protective force or class of positions for civilian employees.

Section 3. Salaries of City and Municipal Policemen – The salaries for city and municipal policemen, including the chiefs of police, shall be fixed by the respective city and municipal councils, but in no case shall they be lower than the minimum rates fixed by Republic Act No. 4864 or any other law.

Section 4. Minimum Annual Salary for City Chiefs of Police. – The annual salary of the chief of police in chartered cities shall not be less than the following:

a. First Class, - 12, 000;

b. Second Class, - 9, 600;

c. Third Class, - 8, 400;

d. Fourth Class, - 7, 800;

e. Fifth Class, - 7, 200;

f. Sixth Class, - 7, 200;

g. Seventh Class, - 7, 200;

Section 5. Minimum Annual Salary for Chiefs of Police of Municipalities and Municipal Districts. – The annual salary of the chief of police in municipalities shall not be less than the following;

a. First (first-one) class, - 6,000;

b. First (first-two) class, -5,400;

c. First (first-three) class, - 5,100;

d. First (first-four) class, - 4,800;

e. First (first-five) class, - 4,500;

f. Second class, - 4,200;

g. Third class, - 3,600;

h. Fourth class, -i 3,000;

i. Fifth class, - 2,400;

j. Sixth class, -2,400;

k. Seventh class and/or municipal districts, - 2,400.

Section 6. Minimum Annual Salary for Patrolmen in Chartered Cities. – The annual salary for patrol-men in chartered cities shall not be less than the following;

a. First class, - 3,000;

b. Second class, - 2,640;

c. Third class, - 2,400;

d. Fourth class, - 2,160;

e. Fifth class, - 2,160;

f. Sixth class, - 2,160; and,

g. Seventh class, - 2,160.

Section 7. Minimum Annual Salary for Patrolmen in Municipalities and Municipal Districts. – The annual salary for patrolmen in municipalities shall not be less than the following;

a. First class, - 2,400;

b. Second class, - 2,228;

c. Third class, - 2,160;

d. Fourth class, - 2,160;

e. Fifth class, - 2,160;

f. Sixth class, - 2,160;

g. Seventh class and/or municipality districts, - 2,160.

Section 8. Difference in Monthly Salary from One Rank to the Next Higher Rank. – In both city and municipal police departments, the difference in monthly salary from one rank to the next higher rank shall not be less than - 20.00.

Section 9. Reduction of Salary Prohibited. – No neuter of a city or municipal police department shall suffer a reduction in salary by the operation of Republic Act No. 4864.

Section 10. Salary Subsidies. Subject to rules and regulations that the Police Commission may promulgate from tine to tine, salary subsidies shall be given by the National Government to cities and municipalities in the amount of one-half of the total minimum annual salaries for the police force; Provided, That for purposes of subsidy, the basis shall be the arithmetical ratio of ranks and the minimum strength of the police force as provided in Section 7, of Rule 1. The salaries of additional policemen in excess of the prescribed minimum number shall be borne exclusively by the city or municipality concerned.

If the city or municipality employs additional policemen in excess of the prescribed minimum, their salaries shall be the same as those received by other members of the police force holding the same ranks.