#6 Introduction to Philippine National Police

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Module #6


Lesson title: Introduction to Philippine National Police

Lesson Objectives:

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. To identify pertinent laws relative to PNP.

2. To discuss the organizational structure of the PNP.


A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction (2 mins)

Hello, students!

In the previous lesson, we had talked about DILG, its tri-bureaus, and the history of DILG.

Aside from that, you were also acquainted on the powers and functions of Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). For this lesson, we will be discussing the organizational set-up of the PNP, its structure, and its key positions. But before that, let us have first a recap of the functions of PNP. Could you still remember

them? Don’t worry. I will help you. So, here are their functions:

  • 1. Law Enforcement.
  • 2. Maintain peace and order.
  • 3. Prevents and investigates crimes and bring offenders to justice.
  • 4. Exercise the vested powers from the Philippine Constitution and pertinent laws.
  • 5. Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law.
  • 6. Implements pertinent laws and regulations on firearms and explosives control.
  • 7. Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies.

PNP MANDATE- Republic Act 6975 entitled An Act Establishing the Philippine National Policeunder a reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government and Other Purposes as amended by RA 8551 Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998 and further amended by RA 9708.


B.MAIN LESSON

Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins)

Are you ready to learn something about PNP? I’m pretty sure you do. Let’s start!

A. Composition

The Philippine National Police initially consisted of the members of the:

1. Integrated National Police (INP) pursuant to PD NO. 765

2. Philippine Constabulary

  •  Assigned with the Narcotics Command (NARCOM)
  •  With the Criminal Investigation Service (CIS)
  •  With the technical services of the AFP assigned with the PC
  •  Assigned as civilian operatives of the CIS

3. The regular operatives of the abolished NAPOLCOM Inspection, Investigation and Intelligence Branch




Take note!

Sec. 28 (Rank classification) of RA 6975 has been amended by RA 11200.



FAQs

Q1. What is the difference between Director General and Police General?

Answer: PNP ranks classification is stated on Sec. 28 of RA 6975. Under the said law, the highest rank available to PNP personnel is Director General. Last 2019 said law was amended by RA 11200. Based on the amendment the highest rank is Police General.




Congratulations on finishing this module! Please do a research about PNP appointments for the next session. Thank You!

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