INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Traditional light rays which represents the fightingest provinces whose ideals

of courage and patriotism the members of the PNP must possess.

Law - a rule made by a government that states how people may and may not PNP BADGE - to remind you to maintain the dignity of your character at all
behave in society and in business times and to strenuously enforce by example, a steady obedience to the laws
Constitution – fundamental and supreme law of the land of the land:
Enforcement - the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a 1. PHILIPPINE MONKEY EATING EAGLE - symbol of swiftness and ferocity,
particular situation happen or be accepted power, courage and immortality.
Robert Peel - mandated a publicly funded police force with the London 2. PNP SHIELD - symbol of protection of all citizens.
Metropolitan Police Act 3. THREE STARS - stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
Law Enforcement function - includes conduct that is designed to detect or 4. 8 SUN RAYS - 8 provinces whose ideals of courage, gallantry patriotism led
solve a specific crime, such as making arrests, interrogating suspects, and to their revolt against Spain.
searching for evidence. 5. LAPU-LAPU - symbolizes the bravery; first filipino hero who defeated
foreign rule
Henri Fayol’s 5 Management Function (1916) 6. SERVICE - the vibrant and cogent deeds and actions in response to the
1. Planning needs and wants of the people in distress
2. Organizing 7. HONOR - could be the overriding criterion and consideration in the
3. Commanding performance of their entrusted task or mission
4. Coordinating 8. JUSTICE - dispensed to everyone whatever is due to him without
5. Controlling favoritism or discrimination of any sort.
9. LAUREL LEAVES - competency, brilliance and honor.
RA 6975 - established the PNP under a Reorganized DILG. 10. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE - identity of solidarity.
RA 8551 - An act providing for the reform and reorganization of the PNP and 11. SERIAL NUMBER – represent the serial number of the police officer.
for other purposes, amending certain provisions of RA 6975
RA 9708 - An act extending for 5 years the Reglementary period for PNP CODE OF CONDUCT
complying with the min. educational qualification for appointment to the Uniformed PNP members shall commit themselves to the democratic way of
PNP and adjusting the promotion system thereof, amending for the purpose life and values and maintain the principle of public accountability. They shall,
pertinent provisions of RA 6975 and RA 8551 and for other purposes. at all times, uphold the Constitution and be loyal to our country, people and
organization above their loyalty to any person.
NAPOLCOM (National Police Commission) - an agency attached to the DILG
responsible for the administration and control of the PNP RA 6713 - An act establishing a code of conduct and ethical standards for
public officials and employees, to uphold the time-honored principle of
PNP - the civilian national police force of the Philippines. National in scope public office being a public trust, granting incentives and rewards for
but civilian in character. exemplary service, enumerating prohibited acts and transactions and
PNP MOTTO - "to serve and protect" providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes.
PNP PHILOSOPHY: Service, Honor and Justice RA 11200 - An Act Providing for the Rank Classification in the PNP. PNP
PNP CORE VALUES: RANKS will be preceded by the word “Police”:
1. Maka-Diyos (Pro-God) a. Police Officer 1- Patrolman/Patrolwoman, Pat
2. Makabayan (Pro-Country) b. PO2- Police Corporal, PCpl
3. Makatao (Pro-People) c. PO3 - Police Staff Sergeant, PSSg
4. Makakalikasan (Pro-Environment) d. Senior Police Officer 1 - Police Master Sergeant, PMSg
e. SPO2 - Police Senior Master Sergeant, PSMS
PNP VISION - Imploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030, We shall be a highly f. SPO3 - Police Chief Master Sergeant, PCMS
capable, effective and credible police service working in partnership with a g. SPO4 - Police Executive Master Sergeant, PEMS
responsive community towards the attainment of a safer place to live, work h. Inspector - Police Lieutenant, PLT
and do business. i. Senior Inspector - Police Captain, PCPT
PNP MISSION - The PNP shall enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, j. Chief Inspector - Police Major, PMAJ
maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety and internal security k. Superintendent - Police Lieutenant Colonel, PLTCOL
with the active support of the community l. Senior Superintendent - Police Colonel, PCOL
m. Chief Superintendent - Police Brigadier General, PBGEN
PNP FUNCTIONS n. Director - Police Major General, PMGEN
1. Law Enforcement. o. Deputy Director General - Police Lieutenant General, PLTGEN
2. Maintain peace and order. p. Director General - Police General, PGEN
3. Prevents and investigates crimes and bring offenders to justice.
4. Exercise the vested powers from the Philippine Constitution and pertinent PNP Officer according to Level:
laws. 1. Superior Police Officer
5. Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by 2. Subordinate Police Officer
law.
6. Implements pertinent laws and regulations on firearms and explosives ORGANIC UNITS IN A POLICE ORGANIZATION
control. 1. OPERATIONAL UNITS - perform primary or line functions (Ex. patrol,
7. Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies. traffic, investigation and vice
control)
PNP SEAL 2. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS - perform the administrative functions (Ex.
1. Lapu-Lapu Hero - great Filipino hero of Mactan; personifies for us today personnel, finance, planning and training)
civilian constitutional authority 3. SERVICE UNITS - perform auxiliary functions (Ex. communication, records
2. Green Laurel - with 14 leaves, symbolizes the 14 Regional Commands; a management, supplies)
symbol of the honor, dignity and the privilege of being a member of a noble
organization where the call to public service is par excellence a commitment KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
to public trust. 1. LINE (military) - oldest and simplest kind; clear chain of command from
3. Shield - The symbol of the Philippine Constabulary, for the close to 90 the highest to the lowest and vice versa; orders or commands must come
years of service to the nation has performed with honor, professionalism and from the higher level of authority before it can be carried out
courage. 2. FUNCTIONAL - structure according to functions and specialized units;
4. Three Stars - stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao depicts staff functions of the organization; responsibilities are divided among
5. Service, Honor, Justice – Added distinct ideals for the officers, men and authorities who are all accountable to the authority above.
women of the PNP to insure efficiency, integrity, cohesiveness, camaraderie 3. LINE AND STAFF - a combination of the line and functional kind; combines
and equanimity to enhance community acceptance and support to attain its the flow of information from the line structure with the staff departments
mission of peace keeping and law enforcement that service, advise, and support them; more formal in nature
6. Sun – Symbolize the flowering, maturing and ultimate realization of the
glorious evolution of the PC/INP into a National Police Organization. The
PNP Command Group - headed by the Chief PNP who is vested with the Physical Incapacity - the inability of a PNP member to perform his/her duties
power to command and direct the PNP. He is also assisted by two Deputies and responsibilities due to physical defect as a result if disease or injury as
assigned to the administration and operations. may be determined by the PNP medical screening committee.

Chief of the Directorial Staff - the Chief Operations Officer of the PNP. He Bases for Promotion:
coordinates, supervises, and directs the Directorial Staff and the PNP units in Merit – used as criterion for determining that an individual is qualified to
the performance of their respective functions. meet the requirements of a higher-level job
Seniority – refers to the length of service that an employee has accumulated
Internal Affairs Service (IAS) - headed by an Inspector General who assists Time-In-grade and Experience – a requirement for a specified amount of
the Chief, PNP in ensuring operational readiness and investigates infractions time that a uniformed personnel must spend in a grade before they are
of the regulations committed by the members of the PNP. eligible for promotion
Mandatory Schooling – a requirement for promotion of PNP uniformed
Human Rights Affairs Office (HRAO) - headed by a Senior PCO who serves as personnel for their professional growth and career advancement such as
a manager of the facility that will supervise the implementation of the PSJLC, PSSLC, PSOCC, PSOBC, PSOAC, PSOSEC etc.
guidelines and policies on human rights laws. Eligibility – RA 6506, RA1080, NAPOLCOM PO, SPO, Inspector,
Superintendent, Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) etc.
Center for Police Strategy Management (CPSM) -serves as the Central
facility of the PNP in coordinating and integrating all strategy management KINDS OF PROMOTION
processes, sustaining its strategy execution and management, and instilling 1. Regular Promotion
in the organization a culture of strategy focus. 2. Promotion by virtue of position
3. Special/ Meritorious/Spot Promotion
23 National Support Units of the PNP a. Spot Promotion
11 administrative: b. Posthumous Promotion
- Logistics Support Service (LSS) - Finance Service (FS)
- Health Service (HS) - Headquarters Support Service (HSS) Attrition - the retirement or separation from the police service of PNP
- Engineering Service( ES) - Chaplain Service (CHS) uniformed personnel pursuant to any of the means mentioned in RA 8551.
- Communications and Electronics Service - Training Service (TS) Retirement - the termination of employment and official relations of a PNP
- Legal Service (LS) - Information Technology Management Service member who rendered at least 20 years of active service in the government
- PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service (PRBS). with payment of corresponding benefits
a. Compulsory Retirement - PNP members must retire from
12 operational in nature: active duty at the age of 56
- Maritime Group (MG) - Intelligence Group (IG) b. Optional Retirement - at least 20 years of satisfactory active
- Special Action Force (SAF) - Crime Laboratory (CL) service shall be retired from the service and entitled to receive benefits
- Aviation Security Group (AVEGROUP) - Civil Security Group (CSG) provided by law
- PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP- ACG) c. Total Permanent Physical Disability (TPPD) - one who is
- Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries suffered or sickness
- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) contracted in the performance of his duty that the extent of the disability or
- Highway Patrol Group (HPG) sickness renders such member unfit or unable to further perform the duties
- Police-Community Relations Group (PCRG) of his position, shall be entitled to one (1) year salary and lifetime pension
- PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) equivalent to eighty percent (80%) of his last salary, in addition to other
benefits as provided under existing law
PNP Levels of Organization - National, Regional, Provincial, City or Municipal d. Death and Disability Benefits - A uniformed personnel and/or
his heirs shall be entitled to all benefits relative to the death or permanent
TYPES OF APPOINTMENT incapacity of said personnel, as provided for under this Act, and/or other
1. PERMANENT – when an applicant possesses the upgraded general existing laws. (Ref Section 76, RA 6975) “An officer or non-officer with at
qualifications for appointment in the PNP. least twenty (20) years of active service who dies in line of duty shall be
2. TEMPORARY – Any PNP personnel who is admitted due to the waiver of considered compulsory retired for survivorship benefits.
the educational or weight requirements.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION OF PNP APPLICANT:

1. A Citizen of the Philippines; A. Discuss the difference between Optional and Compulsory Retirement
2. A person of good moral character;
3. Must have passed the psychiatric/ psychological, drug and physical test to B. Discuss the difference between Awards and Decorations
be administered by the PNP;
4. Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized learning
institution
5. Must have any of the following basic eligibility requirements:
– PNP Entrance (NAPOLCOM)|
– RA No. 1080 (Bar or Board Examination)
– PD No. 907 (CS Eligibility to College Honor Graduates)
– Civil Service Professional
6. At least 1.57m in height for male and 1.52m for female; and
7. Must be 21 to 30 years of age.

Waiver Program - refers to the waiver of the minimum age, height, weight
and educational requirements for the initial appointment to the PNP
pursuant to existing laws and policies.
Waiver - the act of choosing not to use or require something that you are
allowed to have or that is usually required.

Types of Lateral Entry

1. Line Service Position/Line Officers
2. Technical Service Position/Technical Officers

Promotion - shifting of an employee to a higher position carrying higher

responsibilities, facilities, status and salaries
Physical Fitness Test - the method of evaluating the physical condition of
PNP members in terms of stamina, strength, speed and agility.