TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARIES – COURSE Details

PRELIMS COVERAGE
Chapter 1- Introduction to Ethics
Lesson 1 Definition of Ethics
Lesson 2 Importance of Ethics
Lesson 3 Kind of Human Acts
Lesson 4 Definition of Duty
Chapter 2- Police Ethics
Lesson 1 Police Ethics
Lesson 2 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Lesson 3 Professional Conduct and Police Ethical Standard
Lesson 4 Police Officer's Creed
Lesson 5 Police Officer Pledge
Chapter 3-Introduction to Community Relations
Lesson 1 Community Defined
Lesson 2 Major Concepts of Community Relations
Lesson 3 Models of Community
Lesson 4 Models of Community Change
Chapter 4-Police Community Relations
Lesson 1 Nature of Police Function
Lesson 2 Crime Prevention
Lesson 3 Principle of Community Relation
Lesson 4 Foundation of Community Relation
Lesson 5 Police and the Community
Lesson 6 Police Community Relation Group

APPENDICES
• Rubrics
• List of additional references
• Acknowledgement and Disclaimer
PRELIMINARIES – COURSE DETAILS

Subject: Professional Conduct & Ethical Standards Units: 3 No. Of Class Hrs: 9 hrs lec / wk
Section: Beccaria Year Level: 2nd Year Course: BSCriminology
Subject Teacher: Reymalyn Gamueda, RCrim Contact Number: 09367256294
Consultation Time: Schedule: _____________

Course Description:
This course gives emphasis on a humanity-oriented discipline intended to develop an
understanding of the norms of appropriate action in public safety and their stand on the
basic issues including the legal and moral duties of public safety officers towards the
community, based on RA 3019.

Course Outcomes:
1. Appreciate the importance of the PNP code of Professional Conduct and ethical
standards and police community relations in the success of every law enforcement
agency;
2. Evaluate similarities and differences of the PC-INP with present PNP concerning the
core of values and virtues;
3. Analyze the concept of the law enforcement code of ethics and its practice or
application with the contemporary days;
4. Identify the inefficiency and incompetence of the PNP and to restructure it into a more
responsive type of organization; and
5. Analyze and upgrade the capabilities of the PNP through the value of the law
enforcement code of ethics, the professional conducts, ethical standards, and the way
of police community relation.

Methodology of Implementation:

This is a distance learning strategy where students and teachers are physically at a distance with
each other while the teaching and learning process is going on. The teacher shall meet students
thru different modes of communication (social network, online class, text messaging, email,
messenger etc.) to provide an orientation of the program and instructions for the students to
follow throughout the duration of the course.

Guidelines are prepared by the teachers based on institutional policies to ensure that students
will be able to follow through the different activities set for the course. There is no face to face
activity which means students are not required to report to school to attend classes, rather, they
shall interact with their teachers in different technology based communication strategies set by
the teachers for the course.

Topics shall be assigned according to the syllabus of the subject. Activities are given at pre-
determined time to be completed by the students. At the completion of each topic, students are
required to take the evaluation examinations which shall be given by the teachers which
determine applicability of the lessons learned.
During the duration of the course, students can consult their teachers from time to time to address
their difficulties or challenges they may encounter along the way.

The subjects are structured in sequential order. Course materials and references shall be provided
by the teachers in advance to facilitate teaching and learning process.
Delivery Mode:
1. Printed Text Materials or saved in Flash drive
2. Audio / video materials
3. Downloaded links

MIDTERM –FINALS COVERAGE (54 hours)

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this coverage, the students shall be
able to:
1. Explain the importance and concepts of police ethics.
2. Describe the General duties and responsibilities and ethical standards of police officers.
3. Define and expound the history of ethics.
4. Discuss and memorize the professional conduct and police ethical standards and police
officers creed.
5. Discuss the background of the Police Community Relation.
6. Explain the terms used in PCR.
7. Enumerate the internal reform and gaining support.
8. Enumerate and discuss the police functions.
9. Enumerate the professional public relation.
10. Explain the PNP Mission and Vision.
11. Summarize the significance of community relation

Specific Instructions in the completion of this Chapter:

1. Student must read and understand the Intended Learning Outcomes specified above and
make it as a checklist of acquired knowledge and skills after completing the entire chapter.
This shall be the basis of the teacher in the formulation of the Summative evaluation given
at the end of the chapter.
2. Students must carefully study the given lecture notes and take note of topics that were
not clearly stated or understood by the student. This areas can be referred to the subject
teacher during consultation hours provided for the students to contact the teacher.
3. Study the discussions and insights given and follow instructions for activities if there are.
4. After completely reading all the materials, open the video links of the lessons given along
with this learning package and watch the given videos to supplement your reading. (Please
check your flash drive content).
5. Upon completion of all the lessons and topics presented, answer the task assessment
questions given to you. Check the instruction of to answer and what to do to comply with
required answers.
6. Compile you outputs in your Learning Portfolio to be submitted at specific date by your
teacher.
7. Should the student have any queries or clarifications with the topics, the student should
contact the subject teacher in the given consultation hours which can be found in the
preliminaries of this material.
Key Terms:
• Conduct
• Ethics
• Ethical Standards
• Standards
• Police Ethics
• Law Enforcement
• Code of Ethics
• Community
• Police Community Relations
• Police Community Relation Group
Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard
CHAPTER 1 – DEFINITION OF ETHICS (12 hrs.)

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this coverage, the students shall be
able to:
1. Explain the importance and concepts of police ethics.
2. Describe the General duties and responsibilities and ethical standards of police officers.
3. Define and expound the history of ethics.

POLICE - Simply mean the public officials with the extraordinary powers of arrest who performs
the direct police services of patrol, criminal investigation, and/or traffic control.
With the definition, we can dissect the police into three elements, namely:
1) public official;
2) extraordinary power of arrest; and
3) direct police services.

ETHICS-branch of philosophy which studies the principles of right or wrong in human conduct.
It comes from the Latin word ''ethos" means customary, behavior, moral. The two words Latin-
ethicus and Greek ethikos have the same meaning which is customary.
-Ethics outlines theories of right or wrong, morality translate these theories into action.
Therefore, morality is nothing else, but it is a doing of ethics.
-Science of the morality of man.
-Study of human motivation, and ultimately of human rational behavior
-Morality
The "Six Pillars" (Josephson Institute of Ethics 1992, Making Ethical Decisions) are:
1. Trustworthiness - integrity, honesty, promise keeping, loyalty
2. Respect - courtesy, autonomy, diversity, Golden Rule
3. Responsibility - duty, accountability, pursuit of excellence
4. Justice/fairness - openness, consistency, impartiality
5. Caring - kindness, compassion, empathy
6. Civic virtues/citizenship - lawfulness, common good, environment

IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS- Indispensable knowledge.

-Without moral perception, man is only an animal.
-Without morality, man as rational being is a failure.

POLICE ETHICS – A philosophical study of morality, of the foundation on which morality is

based, and of the practical implications of a systematic moral outlook as applied to law
enforcement.

Ethics and Morality, Distinguished.

In fact there is no distinction between ethics and morality since the two words, ethics
came from Greek word “ethos” which Greek word “mos” or “moris” which also means
custom.
Moral Integrity- the only true measure of what man ought to be. The most successful
professional, is nothing unless he too is morally upright. Thus, the philosophers speak of ethics
as the "only necessary knowledge".

Morality- is the foundation of every human society. Without civic morality, communities perish;
without personal morality their survival has no value. Every culture admits the importance of
morality as a standard of behavior. When the moral foundations of a nation are threatened,
society itself is threatened.

Teacher’s Insights
Ethics is a system of moral principles that help us tell right from wrong, good from
bad. It affect how people make decisions and lead their lives. It concerned with what is
good for individuals and society that described moral philosophy. We are aware that
choices we make have consequences both to ourselves and others.

KINDS OF HUMANS ACT- elicited acts and the commanded acts

1. Elicited Acts- are those performed by the will and are not bodily externalized.
a. Wish is the tendency of will to
ward something, whether this be realized or not.
b. Intentions is the tendency of the will towards something attainable but without
necessarily committing oneself to attain it.
c. Consent is the acceptance of the will of those needed to carry out the intention.
d. Election is the selection of the will of those needed to carry out the intention.
e. use is the command of the will to make use of those means elected to carry out the
intention.
f. Fruition is the enjoyment of the well derived from the attainment of the thing he had
desired earlier.

2. Commanded Acts- are those done either by man's mental or bodily powers under the
command of the will.
a. Internal Actions-hidden acts
Example: Conscious reasoning, recalling something, encouraging oneself and
controlling aroused emotions.
b. External Actions-acts or movement that is observable
Example: walking, eating, dancing, laughing, listening and reading
c. Combination of the Internal and External Movements
Example: studying, driving a car, writing a letter and playing chess

DUTY- is a moral obligation because it depends upon freewill. As such it resides on a person.
Duty is defined by law; any willful neglect of duty makes the person accountable for such act.
*Objectively-it is anything we are obliged to do or to omit
*Subjectively-it is a moral obligation incumbent upon a person of doing, omitting or
avoiding something.
Kinds of Duties
1. Natural duties are those imposed by natural law such as, the duty to care for our health.
2. Positive duties are those imposed by a human positive law such as the duty to pay taxes and
to observe traffic rules.
3. Affirmative duties are those which require the performance of a certain act, such as casting a
ballot during election; applying for a business license.
4. Negative duties are those which require the omission of a certain act such as not carrying
illegal firearms, or not destroying the property of other.

The Bill of Rights is premised on the belief in the dignity of man and the intrinsic
worth of human life.
Article III of the 1987 Constitution provides for the Bill of Rights as follows:
Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor
shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects
against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be
inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to
be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the
complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly describing the place to be
searched and the persons or things to be seized.

Section 3. (1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon
lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for
any purpose in any proceeding.

Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press,
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of
grievances.

Section 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without
discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the
exercise of civil or political rights.

Section 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall
not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired
except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be provided by
law.

Section 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized.
Access to official records, and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions,
or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall
be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.
Section 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to
form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.

Section 9. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Section 10. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

Section 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall
not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

Section 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the
right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel
preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be
provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of
counsel.
(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will
shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms
of detention are prohibited.
(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be
inadmissible in evidence against him.
(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as
compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.

Section 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion Perpetua
when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be
released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even
when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.

Section 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of
law.
(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is
proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature
and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet
the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses
and the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed
notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his
failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of
invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.

Section 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

Section 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.
(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof
the party shall have been duly convicted.

Section 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment
inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving
heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed shall
be reduced to reclusion Perpetua.
(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or
detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions shall
be dealt with by law.

Section 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

Section 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an
act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a
bar to another prosecution for the same act.

Section 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

Teacher’s Insights
These are rights of individuals bestowed by the government for the society. These
rights are innate in nature that no one will question you. Rights mean that the state has a duty
to make these privileges available to us. This freedom are part of out expectations as citizens
of the government.

ACTIVITY 1.
Instruction: TRUE OR FALSE (Just write T if the statement is TRUE and F if the statement is
FALSE)

_____1. Ethics is the science of morality of man.

_____2. Without morality, man as rational being is a failure.
_____3. Morality is the foundation of human society.
_____4. Every culture admits the importance of morality as a standard of behavior.
_____5. Ethics aims to develop "right disposition and inner spirit" for accepting what is lawful.
_____6. Ethics is a personal commitment to uphold what is true and good.
_____7. Morality is the quality of human acts by which they are constituted as good, bad or
indifferent.
_____8. Duty is a moral obligation because it depends upon free will.
_____9. Ethics is concerned with what we do, not we feel.
_____10. Commanded acts are those performed by the will and are not bodily externalized.
II. Fill in the blanks. Supply the correct answer at the end of the statement.
1.___________is not simply a body of do's and don'ts’s in the manner laws are.
2.___________is the study of human motivation, and ultimately of human behavior.
3.Moral_________ is the only true measure of what man ought to be.
4.is the study of external thoughts .___________
5._____________is concerned with what we do, not what we feel.
6._____________acts are those performed by the will and are not bodily externalized.
7._____________is the acceptance of the will of those needed to carry out the intention.
8._____________is the selection of the will of those means effective enough to carry out the
intention.
9. Voluntariness comes from the Latin word______________.
10______________is the absence of knowledge which a person ought to possess.
11._____________is a moral obligation because it depends upon freewill.
12.These rights are recognized, guaranteed, and protected against invasion, reduction or
destruction________________.
13.Article _____________of the 1987 Constitution provides for the Bill of Rights.
14.______________includes civil and political rights of the people.
15.The duty to do good and to avoid evil is above all_____________.

ACTIVITY 2. Essay.
Instruction: Answer the following as best as you can. Used the space provided.

1. Explain the statement "Ethics is the only necessary knowledge".

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2. Can you justify your actions just because of Violence?
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ACTIVITY 3: Research Work

Title: Difference of Ethics and Law.
Procedures:
1. Search for the definition, similarities and dissimilarities on Ethics and law
2. Write the answers on the box below.
3. The following are the criteria; completeness – 5 and relevancy – 5 a total of 10 points.

Indicators
Definition

Similarities
 Dissimilarities

Chapter 2- POLICE ETHICS

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this coverage, the students shall be
able to:
1. Define and expound the history of ethics.
2. Discuss and memorize the professional conduct and police ethical standards and police
officers creed.
3. Discuss the background of the Police Community Relation.

POLICE ETHICS- Practical science that

deals with principles of human morality and
duty as applied to law enforcement.

LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives

and properties, to protect the innocent against deception, weak against oppression or intimidation
and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men,
liberty-equality and justice.

I will keep my private life as an example to all maintain courageous calm in the face of
danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of the
others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life. I will be exemplary in
obeying the laws of the land the regulations of my organization. Whatever i see or hear of a
confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be ever kept secret unless
revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act officiously or permit personal, feelings, prejudice, animosities or friendship
to influence my decision: with no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of
criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill-
will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities in return.

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept it as a public
trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service.

I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, not will condone such act by other police
officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the
pursuit of justice.

I know what I alone is responsible for my own standard of professional performance and
will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and
competence. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself
before God and to my chosen profession... Law Enforcement.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND POLICE ETHICAL STANDARD

Professional conduct and ethical standards and a high degree of honesty are more
essential for officers and members of Philippine National Police than for any member the society.
This is so, because they are entrusted with the enforcement of the rules, regulations and
ordinances created by City/Municipality and the Laws of the land created by the Congress that
guide the conduct of society. A policeman's violation or infraction thereof, or his failure to enforce
it, dishonor the law and the authority be represents.

Teacher’s Insight
Ethics play a huge role in police officers work. Since police officers are given such
degree of trust and authority, it will be easy for the officer to fall into some negative behavior.
This can range from minor acts to illegal activity. Therefore, ethics is the foundation of all
police officers to become role model.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND POLICE ETHICAL STANDARD

Professional conduct and ethical standards and a high degree of honesty are more
essential for officers and members of Philippine National Police than for any member the society.
This is so, because they are entrusted with the enforcement of the rules, regulations and
ordinances created by City/Municipality and the Laws of the land created by the Congress that
guide the conduct of society. A policeman's violation or infraction thereof, or his failure to enforce
it, dishonor the law and the authority be represents.
Standards of Police Behavior:

1. Ethical standards are reflected in code of ethics of professional policeman.

2. Organizational and political standards include those established by individual police
departments; those created by what are called statute affecting the police like Republic Act
No. 6975, as amended by RA 8551.
3. Legal standards are derived primarily from substantive and procedural criminal laws.

NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 93-023 (Section 17, Rule 1) –

It established the duties and responsibilities of policemen. It provides also the policemen
code of professional conduct and ethical standards.

PNP Stand on Basic Issues:

1. PNP Image—all members of the PNP should conduct themselves in a manner that would not
place the PNP in bad light. Instead, they should live in accordance with the PNP core values
and possess the following virtues: honor, integrity, valor, justice, honesty, humility, charity
and loyalty to the service.
2. Career Management—its proper implementation will greatly enhance personal and
professional advancement towards police professionalism.
3. Police Management Leadership—the effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the
managerial capabilities arid competent leadership of the men and women in the PNP.
4. Equality the tile service—there shall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity
to prove one’s worth in the police service.
5. Delicadeza—is consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP, all
members must have the moral courage to sacrifice self-interest in keeping with the time-
honored principle of delicadeza.
6. Police Lifestyle—the PNP shall endeavor to promote a life for every member of’ the PNP
that is acceptable to the eyes of the public. Further, its members should set good example to
the subordinate and follow good example from the superiors.
7. Human Rights—all PNP members must respect and protect human dignity and man’s
inalienable rights to life, liberty and property.

Stand of Police Professionalism

All PNP personnel shall perform duties with excellence, competence, integrity, intelligence
and expertise in the application of specialized skill and technical knowledge.

Police Professional Conduct

All members of the PNP shall observe the following professional conduct.

* Commitment to Democracy- Uniformed PNP members commit themselves to the democratic

way of life and values and maintain the principle of public accountability. They shall always uphold
the Constitution and be loyal to our country, people and organization above loyalty to any person
or organization.

Example: Police Officers is a public trust. They must at all times be accountable to the people,
serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency.

* Commitment to Public Interest- All PNP members shall always uphold public interests over
and above personal interest. All government properties, resources and powers of their respective
offices must be employed and used effectively, honestly and efficiently particularly to avoid
wastage of public funds and revenues. All PNP personnel must avoid and prevent the
"malversation of Human Resources", "malversation of the Government time" and malversation of
Government property and funds.

Example: In cases where there is a conflict to the Public and Personal Interest, Public interest will
be entertained because that is what they have sworn to.

*Non-Partisanship- PNP members shall provide services to everyone without discrimination

regardless of party affiliation in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

Example: Police Officers giving to people the services regardless of whom they are affiliated to.

*Physical Fitness and Health- All PNP members shall always strive to be physically and
mentally fit and in good health. Toward this end, they shall undergo regular physical exercises
and annual medical examination in any PNP Hospital or Medical facility and actively participate in
the Physical Fitness and Sports Development Program of the PNP.

Example: They must be in good health at all times like regular exercises.

*Secrecy Discipline- All PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of classified information
against unauthorized disclosure, including confidential aspects of official business, special orders,
communications and other documents, roster or any portion thereof of the PNP, contents of
criminal records, identities or person who may have given information to the police in confidence
and other classified information on intelligence material.

Example: What ever they hear of a confidential in nature must be strictly kept and not divulge it.

*Social Awareness-All PNP members and their immediate family members shall be encouraged
to actively get involved in the religious, social and civic activities to enhance the image of the
organization but without affecting their official duties.

Example: Actively participating in Social Gatherings and mass.

*Non-Solicitation of Patronage- All members shall seek self-improvement through career

development and shall not directly or indirectly solicit influence or recommendation from
politicians, high-ranking government officials, prominent citizens, persons affiliated with civic or
religious organizations with regard to their assignments, promotions, transfer or those of other
members of the force, nor shall they initiate any petition to be prepared and presented by citizens
in their behalf. Moreover, they shall advise their immediate relatives not to interfere in the
activities of the police service particularly in the assignment and reassignment of personnel.

Example: Shall not get any solicitation to any politicians.

*Proper Care and Use of Public Property- PNP personnel shall be responsible for the security,
proper care and use of public property issued to them and/or deposited under their care and
custody, Unauthorized use/disposal of public property for personal convenience or gain and that
of their families, friends or relative is strictly prohibited. When the Commander/Director is relieved
from his post, all properties/equipment belonging to the government must be turn-over to the
incoming. Hence it is a taboo for outgoing Commander/Director to detach, remove and bring for
himself those non-personal properties.
Example: Police Officers shall not use any public property for their own good only.

*Respect of Human Rights-In the performance of duty, PNP members shall respect and
protect human dignity and uphold the human rights of all person. No member inflict, instigate or
tolerate extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrests, any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment and shall not invoke superior orders or exceptional
circumstances such as a state-of-war, a threat to national security, internal political instability or
any public emergency as justification for committing such human rights.

Example: Police Officers upholding the rights of all people.

*Devotion to Duty- All PNP personnel shall perform their duties with the dedication,
thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm, determination and manifest concern for public welfare and
shall refrain from engaging in any activities which shall be in conflict with their duties as public
servants.

Example: Devotion is Dedication. Police Officers shall be observed to have a dedication and
passion to their work as Public Servants.

*Conservation of Natural Resources- All personnel of the PNP shall help in the development
and conservation of our natural resources for ecological balance and posterity as these are the
inalienable heritage of our people.

Example: Police Officers doing planting trees and cleaning drive.

*Discipline-All personnel of the PNP shall conduct themselves at all times in keeping with the
rules and regulations of the organization.

Example: Police Officers maintain self-control and maximum tolerance.

*Loyalty-Above all, PNP personnel must be loyal to the Constitution and the police service as
manifests by their loyalty to their superiors, peers and subordinate as well.

Example: Police Officers shall always be reliable and trustworthy

*Obedience- All PNP personnel shall obey lawful orders and courteous to superior officers and
other appropriate authorities within the chain of command. They shall readily accept whenever
they are assigned anywhere in the country. Therefore, it is a taboo for any personnel to petition
in court or in any public forum his assignment.

Example: Superior Police Officers giving lawful orders shall always be followed by his/her
subordinates.

*Command Responsibility- In accordance with the Doctrine on Command Responsibility,

immediate Commanders/Directors shall be responsible for the effective supervision, control and
direction of their personnel and shall see to it that all government resources shall be managed,
expended or utilized in accordance with laws and regulations and safeguard against losses thru
illegal or improper disposition.

Example: What Police Officers do shall make them responsible of what they do publicly or
privately.
 Teacher’s Insight:
The above moral values are the expected behavior that a police officer or public
servant must possess, for them to be effective and efficient in the performance of duty. As
discipline as the basic foundations of individual.

Ethical Standards

The Ethical Standards shall refer to

established and generally accepted
moral values.

Ethical acts to be observed are the following:

a. Morality- All PNP personnel shall adhere to high standard of morality and decency and shall
set good examples for others to follow. Hence ,among others, and in no instance during their
terms of office shall they involved as owners, operators , managers or investors in any house of
ill-repute or illegal gambling den or other places devoted to vices, nor shall they patronize such
places unless on official duty and tolerate operations of such establishments in their respective
areas responsibilities . They shall be faithful to their lawful wedded wife.

b. Judicous Use of Authority-PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate use of
authority in the performance of duty.

c. Integrity- PNP personnel shall not allow themselves to be victims of corruption and dishonest
practices in accordance with the provisions of RA 6713 and other applicable laws.

d. Justice- PNP personnel shall strive constantly to respect the rights so that they can fulfill their
duties and exercise their rights as human beings, parents, children, citizen, workers, leaders or
in other capacities and to see to it that others do likewise.

e. Humility- All PNP personnel shall recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the
masters of the people and toward this end, they should perform their duties without arrogance.
They should also recognize their own inadequacies, in abilities and limitations as individuals and
perform their duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.

f. Orderliness-All PNP personnel shall follow logical procedure in accomplishing task assigned
to them to minimize waste in the use of time, money and effort.

g. Perseverance-Once a decision is made, PNP members shall take legitimate means to achieve
the goal even in the fact of internal or external difficulties and despite anything which might
weaken their resolve in the course of time.
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

1.Customs- established usage or social

practices carried on by tradition that have
obtained the force of law.
Example: Bayanihan

2.Traditions- Bodies of beliefs, stories,

customs and usage handed down from
generation to generation with the effect of
an unwritten law.
Example: Hospitable

3.Courtesy- A manifestation or expression of consideration and respect for others.

Example: Salute and Greetigs

4.Ceremony- A formal act or set of formal acts established by customs or authority as proper
to special occasion.
Example: Flag Lowering Ceremony, Half-Mast, Funeral Service and Honors, Ceremony
Tendered Retirees, Honor Ceremony

5.Social Decorum-A set of norms and standards practiced by members during social and other
functions.
Example: Wearing of Uniforms

POLICE CUSTOMS

1.Salute-usual greeting rendered by uniformed members upon meeting and recognizing person
entitled to a salute.

2.Salute of National Color and Standard- members stand attention and salute the national
color and standard as it passed by them or when the national color is raised or lowered during
ceremonies.

3.Address/Title- Junior in rank address senior members who are entitled to salute with the
word ''Sir". All Police Commission Officers shall be addressed Sir by the PNCO's.

Courtesy Calls

1. Courtesy Call on Newly Assigned/Promoted/Appointed Member—a policeman

who is newly appointed, promoted or assigned in a unit or command must first report or
call on the Chief of the same or other key officials for accounting, orientation and for other
purposes.
2. Christmas Call—PNP members pay a Christmas call on their local executives in their
respective areas of responsibility. This call remembers does not include call on the
businessmen and gambling lord.
 3. New Year’s Call—PNP members pay New Year’s call on their Chiefs or key officials in
their areas of responsibility.
4. Exit Call—PNP members pay an exit call on their superiors when relieved or reassigned
to another unit or destination.
5. Courtesy of the Post- THE host unit extends hospitality to visiting personnel who pay
respect to the command or unit.

6. Rank Has-Its-Own Privilege (RHIP)-PNP members recognize the practice that

different ranks carry with the corresponding privileges.

Teacher’s Insights:
Custom also called tradition this are ways of doing things. It is something that
many people do, and have done for a long time, that shared by same country, culture or
religion. Customs are things that people do that are handed down from generation. Police
customs are the mandated practice that every police officers observed.

Police Customs on Ceremonies

• Flag Raising Ceremony- The PNP members honor the flag by hoisting it and singing
the National Anthem before the start of the official days' work.

• Flag Lowering Ceremony-At the end of the official days' work, the PNP members pause
for a moment to salute the lowering of the flag.

• Half-Mast-The flag is raised at half-mast in difference to deceased uniformed members

of the command.

• Funeral Service and Honors-

Departed uniformed members, retirees, war
veterans or former PC/INP members are
given vigil, necro logical services and
graveside honors as a gesture of farewell.

• Ceremony Tendered Retirees- In

recognition of their long, faithful and
honorable service to the PNP, a testimonial
activity is tendered in their honor.

• Honor Ceremony-Arrival and

departure honor ceremonies are rendered to visiting dignitaries, VIPs, PNP Officers with
the grade of Chief Superintendent and above and AFP officers of equivalent grade, unless
waived.

• Turn-Over Ceremony-The relinquishment and assumption of command or key position

is publicly announced in a Turn-Over Ceremony by the out-going and in-coming officers
in the presence of the immediate superior or his representative.
 • Wedding Ceremony-During marriage of PNP members, a ceremony is conducted with
the participants in uniform and swords drawn.

• Anniversary- The birth of institutional establishment of a command or unit is

commemorated in an Anniversary Ceremony.

Police Customs on Social Decorum

1. Proper Attire—policemen always wear appropriate and proper attire in conformity with
the occasion.
2. Table Manners—PNP members observe table etiquette at all times.
3. Social Graces—Policemen conduct themselves properly in dealing with people during
social functions.

Police Uniform Appearance

1. Wearing of prescribed uniform.
2. Wearing as part of the uniform, awards and decorations earned in accordance with the
prescribed rules and regulations.
3. Adherence to haircut prescribed by rules and regulation
4. Manner of walking—every policeman is expected to walk with pride and dignity.
5. To be added is the maintenance of 34 inches waist line adopted during the time of the
erstwhile PNP Chief, for the purpose of seeing policemen neat and trims in their uniforms.

Other Police Customs

1. Courtesy of the Post—the host unit extends hospitality to visiting personnel who may
respect the command or unit.
2. Rank has-Its-Own Privilege (RHIP)—m embers recognize the practice that different
rank carry with them corresponding privileges.
3. Visiting the Sick—PNP member who is sick in the hospital, in his residence or in any
place of confinement is visited by his immediate superior or other available officers of the
unit in order that his needs are attended to.
4. Survivor Assistance to Heirs of Deceased Members— when PNP members dies, a
survivor officer is designated to render maximum assistance to their bereaved families
until all benefits due shall have been received.
5. Visiting the Religious Leaders—PNP members visit religious leaders in their areas of
assignment to establish or maintain rapport and cooperation between the different
religious leaders and the PNP.
6. Athletics—all PNP members indulge in physical fitness activities to insure that their
proper physical appearance are maintained with the waistline measurement always
smaller than the size of the chest and in conformity with the standard set forth by the
organization.
7. Happy hours—usually on Friday or in any other day suitable for the occasion, PNP
members gather together at their PNP club for a light-hearted jesting or airing of minor
gripes.
Teacher’s Insight:
Police Customs are ceremonies are the best practices that uniformed police officers
are doing. This are the special activities that they conduct in a formal occasion. The attire
they used always follow the motif on what kind of celebration is being conducted. Even
the way they eat , drink and movements are all based from table manners.
Police Tradition

• Spiritual Beliefs-The PNP members are traditionally religious and God-loving person.
They attend religious services together with the members of their family.

• Valor-History attests that the Filipino law-enforcer have exemplified the tradition of valor
and defending the country from aggression and oppression and protecting /preserving the
life and property of the people. They sacrifice their limbs and lives for the sake of their
countrymen whom they have pledge to serve.

• Patriotism-The PNP members are traditionally patriotic by nature. They manifest their
love of country with the pledge of allegiance to the flag and vow to defend the
constitution.

• Discipline-The discipline of PNP members are manifested by instinctive obedience to

lawful orders and through and spontaneous actions towards attainment of organizational
objectives guided by moral, ethical and legal norms.

• Gentlemanliness- The PNP members are upright in character police in manners,

dignified in appearance and sincere in their concern to their fellowmen.

• Word of Honor-The PNP members' word is their bond. They stand by and commit to
uphold it.

• Duty-The PNP members have historical exemplified themselves as a dedicated public

servant who perform their tasks with a deep sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice. He
shall readily accept assignment anywhere in the country.

• Loyalty-The policemen are traditionally loyal to the organization, country and people as
borne by history and practice.

• Camaraderie-The binding spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation in the police
organization, extending to the people they serve, is manifested by the PNP members deep
commitment and concern to one another.

PNP CODE OF CONDUCT

All PNP members shall abide and adhere to provision of this Code of Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards. Towards this end, a truly professionalized and dedicated law enforcer shall
be developed in promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety and enhancing community
participation guided by the principle that a public office is a public trust and that all public servants
must always be accountable to the people.

They shall serve with utmost responsibility, integrity, morality, loyalty and efficiency with
due respect to human rights and dignity as hallmark of a democratic society. They shall always
bear faithful allegiance to the legitimate government, support and uphold the Constitution,
respect the duly constituted authority and be loyal to the police service.
POLICE MISCONDUCT:
1. Neglect of Duty or Nonfeasance

-the omission or refusal, without enough excuse, to perform an act duty, which it was the
Peace Officer's legal obligation to perform, it implies a duty as well as its breach and the fact can
never be found in the absence of a duty.

Example: Police officer did not do patrol or direct traffic.

Scenarios: If a bystander sees a stranger drowning and does not attempt a rescue,
he cannot be liable for nonfeasance because he had no pre-existing relationship
with the drowning person. But if the bystander is a police officer on-duty whether
he knows the drowning person or not, refuse or ignore the person he is liable.

2. Irregularities in the Performance of Duty/Misfeasance

-the improper performance of some act which might lawfully done.

Misfeasance on the other hand is the performance of duty or act that one is obligated or
permitted to do in a manner which is improper, sloppy, or negligent

Ex. Report writing, unsafe operation of motor vehicle, aggressively "reprimanding" a citizen,
improper searching of arrested person.

Scenario 1: A doctor performs an operation by using rusted tools or leaves an alien

object in the stomach during the procedure. Generally, a civil defendant will be liable
for misfeasance as the defendant owes a duty of care towards the plaintiff and did
not perform his duty properly, doing an operation is a lawful act but there is an
improper performance of the lawful act
Scenarios 2: Police officer did patrolling or direct the traffic flow but they do
“kotong”

3. Misconduct or Malfeasance

-the doing, either through ignorance, inattention or malice, of that which the officer had
no legal right to do all, as where he acts without any authority whatsoever, or exceeds, ignores
or abuses his powers.

Misconduct generally means a wrongful, improper or unlawful conduct, motivated by

premeditated, obstinate or intentional purpose. It is usually refers to transgression of some
established and definite rule of action, where no discretion is left expect what necessity may
demand; it does not necessarily family corruption or criminal intention but implies wrongful
intention and not mere error of judgement.

Example: a judge taking bribe from the prosecution. The judge had the
knowledge that it is illegal to take money for giving judgment in favour of a person.
Since the judge knows that his action is illegal, but continues to carry on doing the
act anyway, it is an act of malfeasance

Difference between Misfeasance and Malfeasance

 Misfeasance Malfeasance
It refers to the improper performance of a lawful
act. It refers to the commission of an
unlawful demonstration or act.
If any person is authorized to construct a road
and he constructs the road without putting any
sign of warning and if any injury is caused to Trespass is malfeasance and is
another person then it will be considered as an act actionable per se.
of misfeasance.

Difference between Misfeasance and Nonfeasance

Misfeasance Nonfeasance

It means “improper performance of some lawful Nonfeasance, on the other hand, is an

act”. Misfeasance means carrying out legal and omission from discharging duty. But that
improper action, but it is done in such a way that omission should give rise to an action in
it harms others or causes injury to another person. torts that must be impressed with some
characteristics, namely, malice or bad
faith.
The term “misfeasance” is utilized in Tort law to
describe any act that is lawful yet which has been The term non-feasance describes the
performed inappropriately or in an unlawful failure to do any act that causes harm to
manner. another person.

Difference between Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance

Malfeasance Misfeasance Nonfeasance
The word “nonfeasance” is
The word “misfeasance”
derived from the French word
The word “malfeasance” is is derived from the
“faisance” meaning “action”,
derived from the French word French word
and the prefix non– which
“malfaisance”, which means “misfeasance”, meaning
means not.
“wrongdoing”. “to mis-do”.
Failure or omission to perform
It means the “commission of It means “improper
an act when there is an
an unlawful Act”. Example: performance of some
obligation to perform that act.
trespass. lawful act”. Example:
Example: omission or wrongful
negligence.
act.

Definition of Terms:

1. Incompetency
a. -the manifest lack of adequate ability and fitness for the satisfactory performance
of police duties. This has reference to any physical intellectual quality the lack of
which substantially incapacities one performs the duties of peace officer.
 Scenarios: Police officer who collect evidences in the crime scene carelessly.

2. Oppression
a. -It imports an act of cruelty, severity, unlawful execution, domination, or excessive
use of authority. The exercise of the unlawful powers or other means, in his will,
is generally an act of oppression.
Scenarios: Police officer doing police brutality.

3. Dishonesty
a. -the concealment or distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant of one's office
or connected with the performance of his duties.
Scenarios: Police officer who told his/her superiors that he/she was done
patrolling his area of responsibility when in reality he/she did not.

4. Disloyalty to the Government

a. -Consist of abandonment or renunciation of one's loyalty to the Government of the
Philippines or advocating the overthrow of the government.
Scenarios: Police officer being a member of Coup’ d’éta.

5. Violation of Law
a. presupposes conviction in court of any crime of offense penalized under Revised
Penal Code or any special law or ordinances.
Scenarios: Police officer killed a person.

Other Forms of Police Misconduct:

1. Brutality—police brutality refers to unnecessary and unreasonable use of force in

effecting arrest or abuse in the manner of conducting search and seizure.

2. Sexual Misconduct—is a kind of police misconduct which is commonly committed by

policeman who sexually molested female or male clients who have transaction with the
police office. It is a sexual harassment behavior of police men.

3. Police Lying—police lying and other deceptive practices are in fact part of working
environment. Lies and deception vary as to whether or not they should be considered
ethical violations or are necessary for the police to accomplish their tasks. To amplify what
are lies, they are categorized as follows:

4. Accepted Lying—this is to be considered part of police working environment, like for

example in a discreet operation. Lying as a deceptive ploy is allowed and is advisable.

5. Tolerated Lying—are those which are recognized as lies but tolerated as necessary to
explain inadequacy or inefficiency of the police organization. For example, in a certain
crime where there was neither witness nor evidence as it was really made perfect. The
police officers may lie to the victim rather than to reveal that the crime is impossible to
solve.
 6. Deviant Lying—this involves lies that violate substantive or procedural laws and police
office rules and regulations.

7. Use of Drugs—policemen who are assigned in Narcotic Command are those who are
susceptible to induced to taste drug for recreational purpose or just to experience using
it. Without their knowing, they are already hooked in it.

POLICE OFFICER'S CREED AND STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

The PNP Values

The police service is a noble profession and demands from its members specialized
knowledge and skills and high standard of ethics and morality. In this regard, the members of
the Philippine National Police must adhere to and internalize that enduring core values of Fear of
God, Honor the Government, and Respect the People.

The Police Officer's Creed:

I believe in God, The Supreme Being, a Great Provider, and The Creator of all men and everything
dear to me. In return, I can do no less than love him above all by obeying his word, seek his
guidance in the performance of my sworn duties and honor him at all times.

I believe that respect for authority is a duty. I respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws of
the land and the applicable rules and regulations. I recognize the legitimacy and authority of the
leadership; and obey legal orders of my superior officers.

I believe in selfless love and service to people. Towards this end, I commit myself to the service
of my fellowmen over and above my personal interest.

I believe in the responsible dominion and stewardship over material things. I shall inhibit myself
from extravagance and ostentatious display of material things. I shall respect private and public
properties and prevent others from destroying them. I shall help protect the environment and
conserve nature to maintain ecological balance.

I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness. I must be trustworthy, and I shall speak the truth at all
times.

POLICE ETHICAL ISSUES

POLICE CORRUPTION

1. Corruption of Authority - This kind of corruption is tolerable, but because policeman

must act beyond reproach and with impartiality, it is expected that policeman must be
free from possible temptation from evil.
Examples: Receiving free meals, services, discount, gratuities, etc.

2. Kickbacks - If clients are numerous or composing of a long queue like procuring police
clearance, the man in the last gave money to the police to be given first ahead of the
other is an example of this kind of corruption.
Example: A traffic policeman who allows a motorist who passes in
reverse a one-way thoroughfare by giving something in return of the favor is
 kickback. Or a policeman who phoned the funeral parlor about a dead man in
a crime, and in return received a percentage is kickback.

3. Opportunistic Theft - Taking of advantage of situation, like taking of properties left in

the crime scene and without reporting to the authority. Stealing money from person
arrested or even victims of crime are also included in this kind of pattern of corruption.
Example: The fireman who responded to a fire accident take advantage,
who took properties found in the bedroom of the building gutted by fire.

4. Shakedowns - This is an act of extortion usually committed by police men who caught
in the act criminals like pusher, drug user, gambling bet collector, etc. Most who
committed this kind of corruption are traffic policemen who caught traffic violators.

5. Protection of Illegal Activities - This is collusion between the police and criminals, like
gambling operators, owners of nightclubs which are showing nude models to insure they
can operate freely without risk because of their good relationship with the police. This
also includes dealing with those in legal business operation.
Example: The owner of Bus Company, who in order to operate outside of
his franchise will give protection money to the police to assure the police would
not touch or mind his operation.

6. Fixes - This involves mediating in criminal cases or problems involving traffics.

Example: A policeman will confer first to the complainant about the
possible filing of a criminal. Then, he went to the Respondent and tell what
they have talk about the case, and that the complainant is willing to settle the
case for a certain amount of money. At the end, the case will not be filed or a
case is dismissed because of settlement money which large portion of the
amount goes to the pocket of the policeman.

7. Direct Criminal Activities - This is a worst behavior of a police. A policeman is directly

involved in criminal activities like robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, etc. You can just
imagine if our policemen are having this kind of behavior.

8. Internal Payoffs - This is a pattern of corruption common to policemen. They sell work
assignment, promotion, etc. This kind of corruption mostly happened inside the
organization.
Example: A Patrolman approached his superior and request for an
assignment he wants and he gave money in exchange for grants. Or an official
who is authorized to sign a promotion was approached by one who was eager
to be promoted and suggested a money figure.

Category of Corrupt Policemen (Accdng. to Hunter & Rush)

1. Grass Eaters or Vegetarian Cops —are police officers who engage in relatively minor
type of corruption opportunities as they present themselves; and
Example: Mr. Andy Lim wants to exchange his duty shift to Mr. Jack Pot.
But the latter don’t want to be in former shift. Mr .Lim ask the help of Mr. An
Liwang, in exchange of the former’s wish he received a couple of money to him.
 2. Meat Eaters or Carnivorous Cops —are police officers who actively seek out corruption
opportunities and engaged in both minor and major patterns of corruption.
Example: Rey Pis is a PNP applicant, as he’s eagerness to enter the
organization he is willing to do anything. Chong Go a corrupt public officials
who is notorious for bribery received a 500,000.00 pesos to the former for
helping him to enter the organization.

Other category of Corrupt Policemen

1. Vegetarian cops – they are like grass eaters who are policemen who just keep on waiting
for the opportunities. These are the cops who say, “I don’t demand, neither have I
rejected.”
2. Carnivorous cops or “Rotten Eggs” – they are like the meat eaters. These are worst
because they came out of the headquarters to look for the opportunities. They have no
pity as they extort money from lowly sidewalk vendors.
3. Corrupt Police Unit
4. White Knights—these policemen are straightforward fellow. They are honest to a fault.
They often take an extreme position on ethical issues. They are idealistic and often render
strict decisions in accordance with law. A white knight is considered a loner and deviant
to the eyes of the colleagues who are corrupt. They are disgusted of the corrupt behaviors
of fellow policemen but on the other hand, they are killjoy to the others.
5. Straight Shooters—these are honest policemen who are ready to hide the corrupt
practices of their comrades as part of camaraderie. They observe the principle of
“omerta” or hiding the secret of fellow policemen. They suffer in silence and most of
them seek assignment to a corrupt-free unit or office.
6. Rogues—are policemen who are considered having all the deviant behaviors of a corrupt
policeman. They engaged in activities normally defined as dirty money by the police peer
group. They are considered bad to the bone.

BASIC ISSUES

The deployment and employment of the PNP personnel require the organization and its
members to bare their stand on the following basic issues:

1. PNP Image- the image of any organization affects the spirit de' corps, morale and welfare of
member and sense of pride to the organization. In view thereof, all members of the PNP should
conduct themselves in a manner that would not place the PNP in bad light. Instead, they should
live in accordance with the PNP core values and possess the following virtues: honor, integrity,
valor, justice, honesty, humility, charity and loyalty to the service.

2.Career Management, the key to Professionalism- its improper implementation will greatly
prejudice the personnel professionalization process as regard procurement, promotion,
assignment, placement, trainings, awards and retirement.

To address these flaws, the PNP shall formulate a stringer policy and strictly implement
the human resources development system, compatible to the rationalized approach in
assignment, skill development immediate grant of award and decent living upon retirement.
3.Police Management Leadership- the effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the
managerial capabilities and competent leadership of the men and women who run the PNP
Organization. It is therefore a "must" that these attributes be the primary basis for consideration
in the selection of personnel for employment and deployment purposes.

4.Equality in the Service- There shall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity to
prove one's wroth in the police service. The problem of inequity thru class orientation and
factionalism, both real and perceived, premised on favored assignment, inequitable opportunity
of training, unfair granting of promotions and untimely awarding of achievements, will create an
atmosphere of demoralization.

The result is inefficiency and lack of teamwork to the detriment of the organization. It
behooves therefore on the PNP leadership to address the situation. The Civilian character of the
organization requires adherence to the rule on merit and fitness system and to dissociate the
above process from class orientation and factionalism.

5.Delicadeza- In consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP, all
members must have the moral courage to sacrifice self-interest in keeping with the time honored
principle of delicadeza.

6.Police Lifestyle- The PNP shall endeavor to promote a lifestyle for every member of the
organization that is acceptable and respectable in the eyes of the public. They must be free from
greed, corruption and exploitation. The public expects a police officer to live a simple, yet credible
and dignified life.

7.Political Patronage- All PNP members must inhibit himself from soliciting political patronage
in matters in matters pertaining to assignment, awards, training and promotion.

8.Human Rights- All PNP member must respect and protect human dignity and man's
inalienable rights to life, liberty and property.

9.Setting Example-All PNP members should set good example to the subordinates and follow
good example from the superior

Teacher’s Insight
As a public servant many eyes and ears will be observing to your actions you will not
have a private life. Issues are everywhere, no matter what you do, it will always be your fault if
you will not improve your performance, or if you do things privately, you need to do it right
because if it will be notice by citizen’s who have trust issues to the public officers it will create
greater mistrust
ACTIVITY to them.
2. Filling theBased
blanksfrom above notes are the enumerated issues that a police
Answer the involve
officer may following, choose your answer on the above box. Every correct answer is equivalent
themselves.
to 1 point.
 A. condone K. compromise
B. courteously L. gratuities
C. police service M. mankind
LAW D. regulations N. enhance
E. exemplary O. ridicule
F. officiously P. revelation
G. constantly Q. professional
H. safeguard R. intimidation
I. pursuit S. dedicating
J. public trust T. public faith
ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve 1. _______; to 2._______lives and

properties, to protect the innocent against deception, weak against oppression or 3.______and
the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men,
liberty-equality and justice.

I will keep my private life as an example to all maintain courageous calm in the face of
danger, scorn or 4.________; develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of
the others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life. I will be 5.
________in obeying the laws of the land the 6. __________of my organization. Whatever i see
or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be ever kept
secret unless 7.___________is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act 8.___________or permit personal, feelings, prejudice, animosities or

friendship to influence my decision: with no 9._________for crime and with relentless prosecution
of criminals, I will enforce the law 10.___________and appropriately without fear or favor, malice
or ill-will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting 11._______in
return.

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of 12.____________and I accept it as a

13._________to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of14._________.

I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, not will 15.__________such act by other
police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in
the 16.______of justice.

I know what I alone is responsible for my own standard of 17.________performance and

will take every reasonable opportunity to18._______ and improve my level of knowledge and
competence. I will 19.________- strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, 20.___________
myself before God and to my chosen profession... Law Enforcement.
ACTIVITY 3. Short Skit Video

Materials:
- Camera/cellphone
- Flash drive
- Props
PROCEDURE:

1. Create a short skit with your family member or community.

2. The maximum participants is at least 5
3. Choose one on the Police Professional Conduct.
3. Atleast a 3-minute skit focusing on how it should be done (the chosen Conduct)
4. Your face must be visible in the video
5. The following criteria will be used in scoring, relevance of concept – 5, originality and
creativity -5, delivery – 3, and following instruction – 2, a total of 15 points.

ACTIVITY 4.

I.TRUE or FALSE(Just write T is the statement is true and F is the statement is false)
_________1.Policeman shall regard the discharge of his duties as a public trust
_________2.Policeman shall be mindful of his special identification by the public as an upholder
of law.
_________3.PNP members are traditionally religious and God-loving person.
_________4.PNP members' word is their bond.
_________5.Professional conduct and ethical standards and a high degree of honesty are more
essential for officers and members of the PNP than any member of the society.

II.ESSAY.
Based from the discussion and notes given, answer the following as best as you can. Limit your
answers to 5-7 sentences. The following are the criterion ideas/thoughts – 5, relevancy -5 and
organization of content – 5, a total of 75 points. Not following instruction will be given a highest
score of 5 automatically.
1. What is the essence of the Police Officers Creed in the life of a policeman?
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2.What is the importance of Professional Ethics. Explain.

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3.What are the Police Professional Conduct?
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4.Should all law enforcement personnel be professional in their action? Explain.
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5.Differentiate Police Customs from Police Tradition.
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ACTIVITY 6. Declamation thru video

Materials:
- Camera/cellphone
- Flash drive
Procedure:
1. Memorize the Police’s Pledge through declamation.
2. The declamation with interpretation is in the form of video presentation played by you.
3. The video must be 3 minutes only.
4. The following are the criterion ideas/thoughts – 5, relevancy -5 and organization of content –
5. a total of 15 points. Not following instruction will be given a highest score of 5 automatically.