INTERNAL DISCIPLINARY MACHINERY OF THE PNP

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. Jim Roth

References

1.Pertinent Provisions of RA 6975, as amended by RA 8551 and further amended by RA 9708;

2.LOI Patnubay II and its IMPLAN on the Investigation and Prosecution Aspect

References

3.NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2007-001 Uniform Rules of Procedure before the Administrative Disciplinary Authorities and the Internal Affairs Service of the Philippine National Police

Sequence of PresentationI. Administrative Disciplinary Machinery (Legal Basis)- RA 6975, as amended by 8551 and further amended by RA 9708II.LOI PATNUBAY II - Conceptual Framework - Organizational Chart Task Force Patnubay II

Sequence of PresentationIII.UNIFORM RULES OF ADMIN PROCEDURE

PART 1 Administrative Disciplinary Authorities, Internal Affairs Service (IAS), Appellate Bodies and their Respective Jurisdictions

Sequence of PresentationIII.UNIFORM RULES OF ADMIN PROCEDURE

PART 2 Conduct of Formal Summary Hearing PART 3 Administrative Offenses and Penalties

PART 1

Administrative Disciplinary Authorities, Internal Affairs Service (IAS), Appellate Bodies and their Respective Jurisdictions

ORIGINAL JURISDICTIONCitizens complaintBreach of internal disciplineSummary dismissal powers of the NAPOLCOM, Chief,PNP and PNP Regional DirectorsInternal Affairs Service

Citizens Complaint

Withholding of privileges; restriction to specified limits; restrictive custody; suspension or forfeiture of salary; or any combination thereof.Disciplinary Authority (DA)Jurisdiction based on impossable penaltya) Chiefs of Police or Directors of City Police Offices total period not exceeding fifteen (15) daysb) Mayors of Cities and Municipalities not less than 16 days but not exceeding 30 days c) Peoples Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) period exceeding 30 days; demotion or by dismissal from service

Citizens Complaint

Disciplinary Authority (DA)Jurisdictiond) Provincial or Regional Internal Affairs Service (IAS) All other citizens complaints against PNP members, who are not assigned in the municipal station or city police office/station or in areas where no PLEB is organized where offense was committed.Provided, that the jurisdiction of the summary dismissal authorities shall not be affected.

Breach of internal discipline

admonition; reprimand; restriction to specified limits; withholding of privileges; suspension or forfeiture of salary; or any combination Disciplinary Authority (DA)Jurisdiction based on impossable penaltya) Chiefs of Police or Directors of City Police Offices total period not exceeding fifteen (15) daysb) Provincial Directors or Equivalent Supervisorstotal period not exceeding thirty (30) days c) Regional Directors or Equivalent Supervisors total period shall not exceed sixty (60) days or demotion

Breach of internal discipline

Disciplinary Authority (DA)Jurisdiction based on impossable penaltyd) Chief of the PNP dismissal from the service; demotion; suspension or forfeiture of salary or combination thereof for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days (180) days.The C,PNP has the authority to place police personnel under restrictive custody during the pendency of a grave administrative or criminal case against him.

Internal Affairs Service Powers and Functions:Proactively conduct inspection and audits on PNP personnel and units;Investigate complaints and other evidence in support of open investigation;Conduct summary hearing on PNP members facing administrative charges;

Internal Affairs Service Powers and Functions:Submit periodic report on the assessment, analysis and evaluation of the character and behaviour of PNP personnel and units to the C,PNP and the NAPOLCOM;File appropriate criminal cases against PNP members before the court as evidence warrants and assist in the prosecution of the case; and

Internal Affairs Service Powers and Functions:Provide assistance to the Office of the Ombudsman in cases involving the personnel of the PNP.

Internal Affairs Service Jurisdiction The IAS shall conduct motu proprio investigation on the following cases or/ incidents where:police personnel discharges a firearm;death, serious physical injury, or any violation of human rights occurred in the conduct of police operation;

Internal Affairs Service Jurisdiction evidence was compromised, tampered with, obliterated, or lost while in custody of police personnel;a suspect is in custody of the police was seriously injured; andestablished rules of engagement have been violated.

Summary Dismissal Powers of the NAPOLCOM; C,PNP and PNP Regional Directors Summary Dismissal CaseCharge is serious and evidence of guilt is strong;Respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged and there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the charge

Summary Dismissal Powers of the NAPOLCOM; C,PNP and PNP Regional Directors

Summary Dismissal CaseRespondent is guilty of serious offense involving conduct unbecoming of a police officer; and

Summary Dismissal Powers of the NAPOLCOM; C,PNP and PNP Regional Directors Summary Dismissal CaseWhen any member or officer has been absent for a continuous period of 30 calendar days or more: Provided, that where dropping from the rolls (DFR) as a mode of separation from the service, he/she can no longer be charged for Serious Neglect of Duty arising from absence without leave (AWOL) and vice-versa.

Summary Dismissal Powers of the NAPOLCOM; C,PNP and PNP Regional Directors

Where to file?PNP Regional DirectorsChief of the PNP; andThe NAPOLCOM En Banc

Appellate JurisdictionRegional Appellate Board (RAB)National Appellate Board (NAB)Appellate Jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG)Appellate Jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission*Refer to flow charts

PART 2

Conduct of Formal Summary Hearing

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PART 3

Administrative Offenses and Penalties

Punishable Offenses1.Neglect of Duty or Nonfeasance is the omission or refusal, without sufficient excuse, to perform an act or duty, which it was the peace officers legal obligation to perform; implies a duty as well as its breach and the fact can never be found in the absence of duty.

Punishable Offenses

2.Irregularities in the Performance of Duty or Misfeasance is the improper performance of some act which might be lawfully done.

Punishable Offenses 3.Misconduct or Malfeasance is any wrongful, improper or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated, obstinate or intentional purpose. It usually refers to transgression of some established and definite rule of action, where no discretion is left where necessity may demand; it does not necessarily imply corruption or criminal intention.

Punishable Offenses4.Incompetence is ignorance or the material lack of adequate ability and fitness for the satisfactory performance of police duties. This refers to any physical, intellectual, psychological and moral quality, the lack of which substantially incapacitates a person to perform the duties of a police officer.

Punishable Offenses5.Oppression imports an act of cruelty, severity, unlawful, exaction, domination, or excessive use of authority. The exercise of unlawful powers or other means, in depriving an individual of his property or liberty against his will, is generally an act of oppression.

Punishable Offenses

6.Dishonesty is the concealment or distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant to ones office, or connected with the performance of his duties.

Punishable Offenses

7.Disloyalty to the Government consists of the abandonment or renunciation of ones loyalty to the government of the Philippines, or advocating the overthrow of the government, through overt or covert acts.

Classification of OffensesLight OffensesLess Grave OffensesGrave Offenses

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Imposable PenaltiesWithholding of privileges;Restriction to specified limits;Restrictive custody;Forfeiture of salary;Suspension;Any combination of penalties under sec. 1, subparas a to e (refer to your notes)One (1) rank demotionDismissal from the service

Range of PenaltiesFOR LIGHT OFFENSESWithholding of privileges; restriction to specified limits; restrictive custody; suspension or forfeiture of salary; or any combination thereofMinimum Period: 1 to 10 daysMedium Period : 11 to 20 daysMaximum Period: 21 to 30 days

Range of PenaltiesFOR LESS GRAVE OFFENSESWithholding of privileges; restriction to specified limits; restrictive custody; suspension or forfeiture of salary; or any combination thereofMinimum Period: 31 to 40 daysMedium Period : 41 to 50 daysMaximum Period: 51 to 59 days

Range of PenaltiesFOR GRAVE OFFENSESMinimum Period: 60 days to 6 months suspension

Medium Period : One (1) rank demotion

Maximum Period: Dismissal from the service

Limitations on PenaltiesForfeiture of salary amount shall not exceed equivalent of 1 month salaryWithholding of privileges shall be confined to deferment of vacation leave privileges, participation in training grants or programs and such other similar privileges normally enjoyed by civil service employees

Mitigating Circumstancesillness;good faith;length of service in government;awards and commendations; andanalogous circumstances.

Aggravating Circumstancestaking advantage of official position;taking undue advantage of subordinate; anduse of government property in the commission of offense;repeatedly charged;

Aggravating Circumstances

offense is committed during office hours and/or within the premises of the government office or building;employment of fraudulent means to commit or conceal the offense;Intoxication;being recidivist;

Aggravating CircumstancesOffense committed in consideration of price or reward;When the victim is minor, feeble minded or physically disabled;When offense is committed in cooperation with two (2) or more persons;Utilizing minor in the commission of the offense; andanalogous circumstances

Guidelines in the Application of PenaltiesLike penalties shall be imposed for like offenses and only 1 penalty shall be imposed for each case. Each case means 1 admin case which may involve 1 or more charges or counts.

The minimum period =only mitigating; no aggravating circumstances present.

Guidelines in the Application of PenaltiesThe medium period = no mitigating and no aggravating circumstances The maximum period = no mitigating; only aggravating circumstances aggravating + mitigating = Rule (b) if more mitigating circumstances present; aggravating offsets mitigating =Rule (c ) applies; more aggravating circumstances = Rule (d)

Guidelines in the Application of PenaltiesIf respondent is guilty of 2 or more charges or counts, penalty = that corresponding to more serious charge or count, rest shall be considered aggravating circumstances.

Mitigating and aggravating circumstances must be invoked or pleaded, otherwise it shall not be considered.

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