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Supplemental Reading includes restraining holds, come along holds , Lockdown – is a situation where the inmates,
to the 2011 BJMP Penology Officer Examination whether in whole or in part, control the jail
pain compliance holds and blows with feet and
fists. Generally, this requires skill of the jail facility.
A. ON THE USE OF FORCE AND
officer using it, such as martial arts.
RUBBER BULLETS:
Lockdown of the whole jail facility – is a situation
Chemical /Electrical /Inflammatory agents (CEI) - where the inmates control the whole facility.
Rubber Bullets & Rubber-Coated Bullets -
are generally non-deadly force when used
considered lethal munitions as it can cause
appropriately to restrain inmates. E.g. Oleoresin Lockdown of a portion of the jail facility – is a
damage and injury similar to regular bullets. Its situation where inmates control a portion of
Capsicum (OC) pepper spray, pepper gun, tear
usage should only be resorted to on incidents the
gas, aerosol, mace, stun gun, taser etc.
requiring deadly force mentioned in the SOP on jail facility.
the Use of Force and Weapons.
Impact weapons – are non-deadly force generally
used to temporarily incapacitate an inmate such Noise Barrage – a situation where inmates create
Safe range of firing rubber & rubber-coated loud, unpleasant sounds in order to express
as pro-batons and night sticks.
bullets – the official safe range is at least 40 their demands and grievances over issues
meters. This minimum range must dilligently usually related to the management of jail such
No Force – is a part of the use of f orce continuum,
observed when these bullets are used. as low quality of food, demand for visitation
where no force is used because the situation
does not call for it. The presence of the jail privileges, poor leadership of the jail Warden
Deadly Force - a force that would create a etc.
officers and verbalization techniques are instead
substantial risk of causing death or serious
resorted to.
bodily harm such as the threatened use of a Hostile act - an act or attack or other use of force by
firearm. Non-deadly force can also escalate into an inmate or inmates against other inmate/s,
Presence – is the authority figure of jail officers and
deadly force when directed towards fatal part of visitor/s, jail personnel, jail properties and
their mere presence may be enough to cause
the body, usually, the last resort in the use of facilities,
compliance from the inmates.
force continuum.
Verbal Containment – acts resorted to, which Hostile intent - the threat on the imminent use of
Non-deadly Force - is the use of physical force force by an inmate against other inmate/s,
includes negotiation, persuasion and/or
towards an inmate with any device other than verbalization that is resorted to when the mere visitor/s, jail personnel, jail properties , facilities
deadly force or firearm designed to temporarily presence of jail officers is not enough to contain and against jail security.
incapacitate an inmate. Non-deadly force can be the situation requiring him to give orders to
classified into three: physical contact, ensure compliance by the inmates. Immediate Danger - is a situation of high probability
chemical/electrical and other inflammatory that a hazard, condition or activity caused by an
agents and impact weapons . inmate or group of inmates will likely cause
Rescue – is the act of taking away of an inmate
through the use of force, threat or intimidation injury to themselves or to others; may pose
Physical contact or weaponless control – is non- while said inmate is inside the jail facility or while hazard/harm to health, jail facilities and security
deadly force generally used by jail officers to In transit. and is likely to exist or occur almost
restrain inmates without the use of any weapon immediately without warning.
to incapacitate or immobilize inmates. This
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Imminent Danger – any condition or practice in a
place of employment where such a danger
Maximum Tolerance – highest degree of restraint BJMP Core Values – Commitment, Respect for
exists which could reasonably be expected to
that the jail personnel shall observe in dealing with Human Rights, Efficiency, Competence, Self-
cause death or serious physical harm
hostile inmate/s. Discipline, Teamwork.
immediately or before the imminence of such
danger can be eliminated through the Warning Shot - is the intentional discharge of a Commitment – strong sense of dedication to the
procedures. firearm with the purpose of causing a positive change ideals of the organization and to the public that it
in a person's behavior. A warning shot could be fired serves
Inmate - a person being held for confinement
to cause a person to stop fleeing, to cause a person
inside the jail either for an offense charged or
to drop a weapon, to gain the attention of a potentially Respect for Human Rights – promote and protect the
for safekeeping purposes.
violent crowd, etc. rights of our fellow human beings
Serious bodily injury- bodily injury that creates a
Efficiency/Competence- mastery of important skills for
substantial risk of death or that causes death,
B. BJMP MANUAL DEFINITION OF TERMS: delivery of quality services
serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted
loss or impairment of the function of bodily
Award – Monetary or non – monetary recognition Self-Discipline - the ability to act regardless of
member or organ.
conferred to an individual/group for ideas, emotional state or the ability to withstand undue
suggestions, inventions, accomplishments, and unjust influences.
Principle of Necessity – use of only such force as
exemplary behavior, heroic deed and alike,
is, or reasonably appears to be, necessary to
resulting to BJMP’s Organizational Pr oductivity. Teamwork – the combined effective action of all
resist the harm and injury threatened or personnel.
inflicted by inmate to fellow inmate, jail officer
Base Pay - a fixed amount of compensation for
and civilian. Carpeta - otherwise known as “inmate record or
regular work rendered, designated in the Salary
Schedule for Uniformed Personnel for all ranks jacket”, it contains the personal and crimina l
Use of Proportional Force – use of force reasonably records of inmates.
provided under National Budget Circular No.
necessary , logical and proportionate to the
474, Series of 2001, computed on a monthly or
gravity of danger, hostile act .
annual basis, excluding fringe benefits and Commitment –entrusting for confinement of an
other allowances. inmate to a jail by competent court or authority
Riot - a large scale disorganized brawl or combat
between inmates due to long standing conflict. Comparatively at Par- Predetermined reasonable
Bilis Aksyon Partner – counterpart Action Officer of
the CSC under the Mamamayan Muna program difference or gap between point scores of
Assault – is a situation where violence, threat candidates for appointment established by the
in every agency, pursuant to CSC MC No. 3, S.
and intimidation by inmates is directed against Personnel Selection and Promotion Board.
1994.
fellow inmate, civilian or any jail personnel.
Career Service – Positions in the CSC characterized Commitment Order - a written order of the court or
Hostage/s – may be an inmate, jail personnel or any other competent authority consigning an
by (1)entrance based on merit & fitness (2)
civilian, held by inmate/s as a guarantee that inmate to jail or prison for confinement.
opportunity for advancement to high career
certain actions or promises will or will not be
positions (3) security of tenure.
carried out.
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Competent Authority - refers to the Supreme Court, Escape - the act of unlawfully getting out from
Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Courts,
confinement or custody by an offender. Jail - a place of confinement for city and municipal
Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial
prisoners, any fugitive from justice, or person
Courts, Sandiganbayan, Congress of the
Grievance – refers to work-related issues that caused detained awaiting or undergoing investigation or
Philippines, Commission on Elections, Bureau discontentment or dissatisfaction. trial and/or transfer to the National Penitentiary,
of Immigration, Board of Pardon and Parole and
and/or violent mentally ill person who
other administrative bodies as may be Grievance Machinery – is a system or method of endangers him/herself or the safety of others,
authorized by law.
determining the best way to address the specific duly certified as such by the proper medical or
cause (s) of grievance. health officer, pending transfer to a mental
Conspicuous – Accomplishment, behavior or deed
institution.
clearly distinguished beyond superior Heroism – specific act of bravery or outstanding
performance of normal duties inherent to one’s courage of closely related series of heroic acts Jail Aide - an inmate who requires less supervision
position or function performed within a short period of time. than other prisoners. Although he/she may be
assigned special tasks, he/she has no special
Contraband - any article, item, or thing prohibited by Highly Specialized and Technical Qualification - privileges, and is not allowed to work alone nor
law and/or forbidden by jail rules that would refers to the field of expertise and special skills exercise any authority over other prisoners.
pose as security hazards or endanger the lives acquired through formal and non-formal
of inmates. schooling/training and experience or exposure in Meritorious Achievement – praiseworthy
the field of physical/natural sciences and other accomplishment with discernible beginning and
Detainee - a person who is accused before a court or
disciplines needed by the BJMP. completed to a desired end.
competent authority and is temporarily confined
in jail while undergoing or awaiting
Hiring Quota – predetermined ratio of applicants for Meritorious Service – praiseworthy execution of
investigation, trial, or final judgment. appointment to ensure that one gender does not duties and within a period of time.
fall short of the desired percentage of the
District Jail - a facility or a place of confinement for
selection rate for the other gender in equivalent Mittimus - a warrant issued by a court bearing its
inmates coming from a city or clustered
positions at every level, provided they meet the seal and the signature of the judge, directing the
municipalities who are awaiting or undergoing
minimum requirements of the position. jail or prison authorities to receive inmates for
trial or serving sentence for a term of one(1)
custody or service of sentence imposed therein.
day to three (3) years.
Honorable – praiseworthy accomplishment of duties
or service showing a sense of what is right, Offender - refers to a person who violates or
Entities authorized to Commit Persons in Jail – proper and noble. transgresses laws and ordinances passed by
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals,
competent authorities in the Philippines.
Sandiganbayan, Regional Trial Court,, Inmate - the generic term used to refer to a detainee
Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Court, Congress of or prisoner. Officer - in general refers to all uniformed personnel
the Philippines, All other admin bodies
of the BJMP; when referring to ranks, however,
authorized to commit persons in jail. Instrument of Restraint - a device, contrivance, tool the term officer shall refer to those holding the
or instrument used to hold back, keep in check rank of Jail Inspector and above.
or control inmates; e.g., handcuffs.
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Penology - a branch of criminology dealing with jail Superior Qualifications – refer to outstanding and
within its jurisdiction covering provincial jail
management and administration of inmates. administrator’s offices and district, city and relevant work accomplishments, educational
municipal jails, and responsible for the attainment and training appropriate for the work to be
Prisoner - an inmate who is convicted by final
enforcement of laws and regulations governing filled, includes exceptional job mastery and potential
judgment and classified as follows: in major areas of responsibility.
its mandated functions.
Insular Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison
Regional Office - a BJMP office which has System of Ranking Positions (SRP) – hierarchical
term of three (3) years and one (1) day to death.
administrative and operational control over its arrangements of positions from highest to lowest,
provincial jail administrator’s offices and district, which shall be a guide in determining which positions
Provincial Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison is next-in-rank taking into consideration the
city and municipal jails.
term of six (6) months and one (1) day to three organizational structure, salary grade, allocation,
(3) years. Rehabilitation - a program of activity directed to classification and functional relationship of positions
restore an inmate’s self -respect and sense of and geographical location.
City Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison term responsibility to the community, thereby making
of one (1) day to three (3) years. him/her a law-abiding citizen after serving Third Level Positions – requires a Career Service
his/her sentence. Executive Eligibility (CSEE), Career Executive
Municipal Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison Service Eligibility CES (E), or Career Executive
term of one (1) day to six (6) months. Safekeeping - the temporary custody of a person for Officer Eligibility such as bureau Directors, Breau
his/her own protection, safety or care; and that Deputy Chiefs, Chief of Directorial Staff, Regional
Provincial Jail Administrator - refers to the official of the community from him/her. Directors, Asst. Regional Directors, Directorates,
duly designated to head the BJMP Provincial
Chiefs of Health and Legal Services, and officers of
Jail Administrator’s Office to oversee the
Selection – the systematic method of determining equivalent rank requiring the same eligibility.
implementation of jail services of all district, city the merit and fitness of a person on the basis of
and municipal jails within its territorial qualifications and ability to perform the duties Top Management – refers to the BJMP’s Command
jurisdiction. and responsibilities of the positions. Group, composed of the Chief, BJMP , Deputy Chief’s
for Administration and Operations and the Chief
Qualification Standards – a statement of minimum Selection Line – Up – Listing of qualified and Directorial Staff.
qualifications for a position which shall include competent applicants for consideration to a vacancy.
education, experience, training, CS eligibility,
and other requirements. Service Medal - awarded to an individual who
rendered service with the Bureau under certain
Reformation - to amend or improve by change of
conditions within definite period of time.
form or removal of faults or abuses; and
removal or correction of an abuse, a wrong or Service Ribbon - a ribbon identical with the
error. suspension ribbon of the service medal it represents,
attached to a bar equipped with suitable attaching
Regional Director - refers to the official duly
device.
designated to head the BJMP Regional Office to
oversee the implementation of jail services
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