COPMan Flashcards
designated on the basis of their competence and ability to lead, supervise and administer the frontline units of the Philippine National Police.
Chiefs of Police
the basic police units that are in direct contact with the populace.
Police Stations
SECTION 2. ROLES OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
interpersonal
informational
decisional
The official position of the Chief of Police (COP) carries with it formal authority that gives rise to three important interpersonal roles
Figurehead, Leader and Liaison
As disseminator and spokesman, he interacts with broad segment of the organization and individuals surrounding it. These interactions can provide him with a significant data bank, which can make an effective Police Chief a vital nerve center, while higher level of authority provides him wider spheres of contact. This knowledge base creates vital dependencies which in fact provide the effective Chief of Police his most powerful tools for guiding and controlling the organization.
Informational Roles
Information gathering is not an end in itself. Effective Police Chiefs must also be effective decision makers, using this information as the basic foundation for defining direction.
By virtue of their formal authority, Police Chiefs play a central role in organizational decision making. It is in handling of decisional roles (entrepreneur, resource allocator, negotiator, etc.) that their ability to maintain stable and consistent behavior in the face of stress is most evident.
Decisional Roles
SECTION 3. POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
a. Primarily responsible in the accomplishment of the PNP mission and vision within his assigned jurisdiction.
b. Directs, coordinates and controls the operation of the uniformed and non- uniformed personnel.
c. Study and recommends changes or innovations in the organization, administration and operation of the Police Force to make it more responsive to the needs of the community.
d. Selects and designates, assigns or reassigns personnel to head divisions in his office.
e. Establishes a comprehensive and understandable system of direction which include policy statements, general and special orders, training bulletins, standard operation procedures, and rules and regulations.
f. Establishes an accurate reporting and recording system and medium for the police themselves, for other law enforcement agencies, and for the public.
g. Develops an effective public relations program to promote and maintain public understanding, confidence and support.
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h. Exercises disciplinary jurisdiction over all members of the Police Force for offenses involving suspension of not more than ten (10) days of forfeiture of not more than fifteen (15) days pay and such minor disciplinary punishment or reprimand, forfeiture of not more than 15 days and rendition of extra duty not exceeding the equivalent of 15 days or 120 hours.
i. Prepare and submit to the Provincial Director or the City Director annual accomplishment report and annual budget properly supported by documents and statistics.
j. Submits evaluation and recommendation reports to the Provincial or City Director for the retention or dismissal of appointees under probation before the expiration of the probationary period, and recommends to the Provincial or City Director the promotion of deserving members of Police Force.
k. Executes promptly and faithfully all lawful orders of the Mayor, except in City Police Districts wherein the order passes thru the City Director, and the writs and processes of any court when placed in his hands for that purpose and insures the prompt execution and return of orders of arrest, subpoenas and summons of the courts within a reasonable time but shall not be more than 30 days from their receipt.
l. Enforces all laws and ordinances of the city or municipality; and whenever any violation is committed, he sees to it that a complaint is filed and evidence produced for the successful prosecution of the offenders.
m. Protects the rights of persons and property within the jurisdiction; and arrest offenders when necessary to prevent their escape, and those who unduly interfere with or obstruct the performance of the legitimate functions of law enforcement.
n. Unless the law provides otherwise, he takes charge of the jail or prison in the city or municipality and is responsible for the safekeeping of all prisoners and they are released from custody in accordance with the law, or delivered to the warden of the proper prison or penitentiary.
o. Assists the Fire Marshall of the city or municipality to avoid looting in case of fire.
p. Acts as the custodian of all police equipment and arms not issued to individual policemen.
q. Acts as the custodian of the physical evidence coming to the Police Station until they are transmitted to the proper court or Fiscal’s office.
SECTION 4. ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police should perform the following:
a. Enforce strictly the property and equipment accountability clearance system in his command.
b. Require newly assigned personnel to submit unit clearance from their last unit command assignment. The clearance shall state the name of the personnel, the description of the properties being cleared, the intended disposition and or the name of the personnel acquiring the properties.
c. Pursue vigorously the return of the issued equipment/properties, in case he heads this losing unit. If it becomes clear that his efforts at recovering the issued properties are futile, he should immediately initiate the filing of a criminal case against the erring personnel for violation of Article 315 and 317 of the Revised Penal Code, and of administrative charges against the same persons.
d. Reports to the next higher office whatever command action he takes, such as criminal case number, persons arrested and others.
SECTION 5. TURN-OVER OF COMMAND PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY
a. Property accountability is the primary obligation imposed by laws and regulations on the supply accountable officer (SAO) to keep formal records of supplies, Voucher Registry Book, Stock Cards, Master file of supply vouchers/documents (duplicate), personal file of Original Memorandum Receipts (MRs), Original Credit Vouchers/Documents and other related records.
b. Policies
1) Police Chiefs are jointly held liable with persons primarily accountable for any losses of government property under the doctrine of command responsibility.
2) The inventory shall be done by the incoming and outgoing Chiefs before the turn-over in accordance with the following schedule:
Regional Office Provincial Office Districts Stations Sub-stations
- 15 days - 10 days - 7 days - 5 days - 3 days
