The Napolcom

NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

Revisiting NaPolCom (History, Organization, Powers and Functions of NaPolCom)

Before Republic Act No. 4864

A. Local Police ForcesB. Walton ReportC. House Bill No. 6951Outline of Presentation

II.Creation of PolCom

A. ObjectivesB. Powers and FunctionsC. Initial Organization

III.Other MilestonesOutline of Presentation

x x x localized and independently organized police forces whose organization, appointment of personnel, operational deployment, training and logistical support were almost exclusively the concern of local government.Local Police Forces

Peace and order in the Philippines is deteriorating at a serious rate.

In all law enforcement agencies, performance is sub-standard, training is inadequate; political interference is common; facilities, budget and logistical support is deficient; inspection procedures are unsatisfactory, morale is low.1966 Walton Report

House Bill No. 6951dated September 8, 1966House Bill No. 6951 authored by Rep. Teodulo C. Natividad was passed into law as Republic Act No. 4864

To attain a high degree of efficiency in the organization, administration and operation of the local police agencies with the end in view that peace and order may be attained more effectively and the laws enforced with impartiality; andR.A. No. 4864(Police Act of 1966)ObjectivesTo place the local police on a professional level.

Powers and Functions Regulate police affairs; Promulgate standards for personnel administration; Conduct inspection and audit of the facilities and performance of local police agencies; Upgrade qualifications for appointment/promotion of police members; Conduct more comprehensive, relevant and pragmatic police training programs; R.A. No. 4864(Police Act of 1966)

Powers and Functions Upgrade the police disciplinary machinery by centralizing the decision at the level of the Commission; Grant benefits for service-connected disability and death; and Establish vital provincial communications network in various provinces/cities/municipalities.R.A. No. 4864(Police Act of 1966)

Initial Organization Full Time Chairman 2 Regular Commissioners 2 Ex-Officio Commissioners 9 Major Departments Board of InvestigatorsR.A. No. 4864(Police Act of 1966)

A guidebook to insure uniformity of procedures and standardsE.O. No. 113 dated Dec. 30, 1967(The Police Manual)R.A. No. 6040 dated Aug. 4, 1969(Tolentino Law) Conduct of Police Exams

Salary Subsidy Equipment Subsidy Training, Local or Foreign Disability and Death BenefitsR.A. No. 6141(The Peace and Order Account Act of 1970)P.D. No. 1 Reorganization of the Bureaucracy

Renaming of the Police Commission to National Police CommissionLetter of Implementation No. 21, Part XX, of P.D. No. 1Dated Dec. 31, 1972 Restructuring: 4 Support Units Planning Service Financial and MgmtService Personnel Service Administrative Service 4 Operating Units Inspection, Investigation and Intelligence Branch Legal Affairs Branch Communication Branch Police Training Branch

Authority to Attest Police AppointmentsLetter of Implementation No. 21 Part XXDated Dec. 31, 1972

Creation of Adjudication Boards Preventive Suspension Summary Dismissal of Erring PoliceP.D. Nos. 12 dated Oct. 3, 1972 12 - A 12 - B

Abolition of BOIs Creation of Hearing Officers Waiver of Requirements for appointment in Consideration of Exceptional Accomplishment Extension of Spot Promotion for Acts of Conspicuous Courage and Gallantry Grant of Disability and Death Benefits to NaPolCom PersonnelP.D. No. 448 dated May 9, 1974

Expansion of the Composition of the Commission Proper from 5 to 7P.D. No. 466 (1974)P.D. No. 580 dated Nov. 13, 1974 Creation of Special Action Committee to Review Cases Decided by the Adjudication Boards where Penalty Imposed is Dismissal from the Service

System Approach to Crime Prevention 5 Pillars of the CJS Research on Probationable Cases Draft P.D. to Institutionalize Adult Probation System which was Signed into Law on July 24, 1976 Creation of CPCB in 1977 Renamed Technical Panel on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (TPCPCJ) in 1981 Inter-Disciplinary Committee (IDC)Nov. 18, 1975

Police Integration Decree 3 Powers of NaPolCom Transferred to the INPP.D. No. 765 dated Aug. 8, 1975TrainingEstablishment of the Law Enforcement Communication SystemAdjudication and grant of compensation for temporary disability benefits

Provision of Legal Assistance and Representation to INP Member Facing Charges before the Fiscals and Courts Arising from or Connected with the Performance of his FunctionsP.D. No. 971 (1976)

New Budgetary Program for theManagement of Crime Prevention New Organizational Unit to the CPCBP.D. No. 1050General Appropriations Decree of 1977

Local Chief Executives were Granted the Power to Exercise General Supervision over INP Units and Elements Stationed or Assigned within their Respective Jurisdictions.P.D. No. 1162June 8, 1977

INP Personnel Professionalization Law of 1977P.D. No. 1184Aug. 26, 1977 Comprehensive Development Program Upgraded and Uniform Personnel Development Standards Increased Police Welfare Benefits (5 Years Survivorship Benefits)

Office Order No. 18-78September 8, 1978Circle - Never ending quest for peace and justiceSampaguita buds - Purity of purposeYellow - nobilityRed - courageShield & Sword weapons of protection utilized for peace and orderBalance fairness and justice

1978 Regions I, VII and XI1979 Regions II, V, VI, VIII, IX, X & XII1986 Regions III and IV1988 CAR1990 ARMM1992 NCR1996 CARAGA2003 MIMAROPARegionalization

E.O. No. 1012March 22, 1985Power of operational supervision and direction over the INP units in their territorial jurisdiction given to the city/municipal chief executivesE.O. No. 1027May 1985Power of command, general supervision and control over the INP expressly vested in the President of the Philippines

E.O. No. 10401986Transferred the NaPolCom from the DND to the Office of the President to serve as the Presidential arm in all matters affecting the INP.

Sec. 6, Art. XVI1987 ConstitutionThe State shall establish and maintain one police force, which shall be national in scope and civilian in character to be administered and controlled by a national police commission. The power of the local executives over police units in their jurisdiction shall be provided by law.

Creation and Composition of the NaPolComA National Police Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, is hereby created for the purpose of effectively discharging the functions as prescribed in the Constitution and in this Act. The Commission shall be an agency attached to the Department for policy and program coordination.Sec. 13 of R.A. No. 6975, as amended by Sec 4 of R.A. No. 8551

Creation and Composition of the NaPolComSec. 13 of R.A. No. 6975, as amended by Sec 4 of R.A. No. 8551x x x It shall be composed of a Chairperson, four (4) regular Commissioners, and the Chief PNP as ex-officio member. Three (3) of the regular commissioners shall come from the civilian sector who are neither active nor former members of the police or military, one (1) of whom shall be designated as vice chairperson by the President. x x x Provided, further, That at least one (1) of the Commissioners shall be a woman. The Secretary of the department shall be the ex-officio Chairperson of the Commission, while the Vice Chairperson shall act as the executive officer of the Commission.

1.Under Sec. 5, R.A. No. 8551, amending Sec. 14 of R.A. No. 6975Powers and Functions of the NaPolComExercise administrative control and operational supervision over the Philippine National Police which shall mean the power to :Develop policies and promulgate a police manual prescribing rules and regulations for efficient organization, administration, and operation including criteria for manpower allocation, distribution and deployment, recruitment, selection, promotion and retirement of personnel and the conduct of qualifying entrance and promotional examinations for uniformed members;The Commission shall exercise the following powers and functions:

Powers and Functions of the NaPolComExamine and audit, and thereafter, establish the standards for such purposes on a continuing basis, the performance, activities, and facilities of all police agencies throughout the country;Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;Conduct an annual self-report survey and compile statistical data for the accurate assessment of the crime situation and the proper evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of all police units in the country;Approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical requirements, communications, records, information systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting;

Powers and Functions of the NaPolComAffirm, reverse or modify, through the National Appellate Board, personnel disciplinary actions involving demotion or dismissal from the service imposed upon members of the Philippine National Police by the Chief of the Philippine National Police Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the regional appellate boards over administrative cases against policemen and over decisions on claims for police benefits; Prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms and, after consultation with the Philippine Heraldry Commission, for insignia of ranks, awards, and medals of honor. x x x

Powers and Functions of the NaPolComIssue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in matters pertaining to the discharge of its own powers and duties, and designate who among its personnel can issue such processes and administer oaths in connection therewith;Inspect and assess the compliance of the PNP on the established criteria for manpower allocation, distribution, and deployment and their impact on the community and the crime situation, and thereafter formulate appropriate guidelines for maximization of resources and effective utilization of the PNP personnel;

Advise the President on all matters involving police functions and administration;Powers and Functions of the NaPolComMonitor the performance of the local chief executives as deputies of the Commission; and Monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularitiesRender to the President and to the Congress an annual report on its activities and accomplishments during the thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar year, which shall include an appraisal of the conditions obtaining in the organization and administration of police agencies in the municipalities, cities and provinces throughout the country, and recommendations for appropriate remedial legislation;

Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days before the commencement of each calendar year, a crime prevention program; and Powers and Functions of the NaPolComPerform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and as the President may direct. x x x

NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSIONCOMMISSION PROPER1 Chairperson4 Regular Commissioners1 Ex-officio Member ( C,PNP )NABPRSPASFSILSCPCSIMISLASP N P19 RABs17 ROsDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAdm. Div.TechnicalSvc. Div.PLEB LCsLegend:Attached agency for program and policy coordination

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