Our Mandate

Our Mandate

Republic Act 6975 as amended by RA 8551 and further amended by RA 9708

About PNP

Our Vision

The Men and Women of the PNP is committed to a vision of a professional, dynamic and highly motivated Philippine National Police working in

partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safe place to live,

work, invest and do business with.

Our Mission

To enforce the law, to prevent and control crimes, to maintain peace and order, and to ensure

public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.

Our Core Values

Service Honor Justice

Our Motto

We Serve and Protect

Police Officer's Pledge

I will love and serve GOD, my country and people; I will uphold th e Constitution and obey legal

orders of the duly constituted authorities; I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of

morality and professionalism; I will respect the customs and traditions of the

police service and I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an

example to others.

Our Functions

Enforce all laws and ordinance relative to the protection of lives and properties;

Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety;

Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring offenders to justice and assist in their prosecution;

Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in accordance with the Constitution and pertinent laws;

Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law, informing the person so detained of all his rights under the Constitution;

Issue licenses for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance with law;

Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies and issue licenses to operate security agencies, and to security guards and private detectives for the practice of their professions; and

Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as may be provided by law.

OverviewThe passage into law on December 13, 1990 of

Republic Act No. 6975 entitled An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under

a reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government and Other Purposes ended

the existence of the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police and gave way to the creation of the Philippine National Police,

now known as the country's police force that is national in scope and civilian in character. It is

administered and controlled by the National Police Commission.

With the affectivity of Republic Act No. 8551, otherwise known as the Philippine National

Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998, the PNP was envisioned to be a community and service oriented Agency. As mandated by law, the PNP activated/created the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) on a national scope on June 1,

1999. It is an organization within the structure of the PNP and one of its tasks is to help the Chief,

PNP institute reforms to improve the image of the police force through assessment, analysis

and evaluation of the character and behavior of the PNP Personnel. It is headed by the

Inspector General.

Constitutional Basis

Section 4, Article 2 of the 1987 Constitution provides that, "... it is the policy of the State to promote peace and order, ensure public safety

and further strengthen local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of

basic services for the citizenry through the establishment of a highly and competent police

force that is national in scope and civilian in character".

Section 23, Chapter III, of Republic Act No. 6975, "An Act Establishing the Philippine National

Police Under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government", or otherwise

known as, "The PNP Law".

Republic Act No. 8551, "An Act Providing for the Reform and Reorganization of the Philippine

National Police and for other Purposes, amending Certain Provisions of RA No. 6975",

or otherwise known as, "The PNP Reform Act of 1998".

Organization and Functions of the Operations and Administrative Support Unit of the PNP

Pursuant to Section 35, of RA No. 6975, the Chief of the PNP shall be supported by the following administrative and operational units with each

unit headed by a Director with the rank of Chief Superintendent.

Administrative Support Units

Crime Laboratory There shall be established a central Crime

Laboratory to be headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, which shall provide

scientific and technical investigative aid and support to the PNP and other government

investigate agencies. It shall also provide crime laboratory examination, evaluation and

identification of physical evidences involved in crimes with primary emphasis on their medical, chemical, biological and physical nature.There shall likewise be established regional and city crime laboratories as may be necessary in all

regions and cities of the country.

Logistic Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Logistics unit shall be

responsible for the procurement, distribution and management of all the logistical requirements of

the PNP including firearms and ammunition.

Communications Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Communications Unit shall

be responsible for establishing as effective police communications network.

Computer Center

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Computer Center shall be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of a database system for the PNP.

Finance Center

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Finance Center shall be

responsible for providing finance services to the PNP.

Civil Security UnitHeaded by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Civil Security Unit shall provide administrative services and general supervision over the organization, business

operation and activities of all organized private detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies

and company guard forces. The unit shall likewise supervise the licensing and registration

of firearms and explosives. The approval of applications for licenses to operate private

security agencies, as well as the issuance of licenses to security guards and the licensing of firearms and explosives, shall be decentralized

to the PNP regional offices.

Operational Support Units

Maritime Police Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Maritime Police Unit shall perform all police functions over the Philippine

territorial waters and rivers.

Police Intelligence Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Police Intelligence Unit shall serve as the intelligence and counterintelligence

operating unit of the PNP.

Police Security Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Police Security Unit shall

provide security for government officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuals authorized to

be given protection.

Criminal Investigation UnitHeaded by a Director with the rank of chief

superintendent, the Criminal Investigation Unit shall undertake the monitoring, investigation and

prosecution of all crimes involving economic sabotage, and other crimes of such magnitude and extent as to indicate their commission by

highly placed or professional criminal syndicates and organizations. This unit shall likewise

investigate all major cases involving violations of Revised Penal Code and operate against

organized crime groups, unless the President assigns the case exclusively to the National

Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Special Action Forces

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Special Action Forces shall function as a mobile strike force or reaction unit to augment regional, provincial, municipal and city police forces for civil disturbance control,

counterinsurgency, hostage-taking rescue operations, and other special operations.

Narcotics Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Narcotics Unit shall enforce all laws relative to the protection of the citizenry against dangerous and other prohibited drugs

and substances.

Aviation Security Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Aviation Security Unit, in

coordination with airport authorities, shall secure al the country’s airports against offensive and

terroristic acts that threaten civil aviation, exercise operational control and supervision over all agencies involved in airport security

operation, and enforce all laws and regulations relative to air travel protection and safety.

Traffic Management Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Traffic Management Unit

shall enforce traffic laws and regulations.

Medical and Dental Centers

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Medical and Dental Centers shall be responsible for providing medical and

dental services for the PNP.

Civil Relations Unit

Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Civil Relations Unit shall

implement plans and programs that will promote community and citizens’ participation in the maintenance of peace and order and public

safety.