TERMS TO PONDER professional conduct expected of peace

officers in their relationship with the public,

the criminal justice system, and the peace
Police Ethics- is a practical science that officers profession.
treats the principle of human morality and
duty as applied to law enforcement. Ethical Standards- Are statements that
represents the objectives toward which
Code- Any system of rules or principles. i.e every peace officer shall strive.
The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Disciplinary Rules- Specify an
Ethics- The principles of conduct dealing unacceptable level of conduct for all peace
with what is right and wrong, and with moral officers, regardless of their rank or the
duty and obligation. nature of their assignment.
Integrity- Closely related to honesty, Enforcement procedures- Are the
integrity is the firm and incorruptible fundamental rights of an accused officer
adherence to a code of moral values. which are applicable to a disciplinary
Morals- The judgment we make relating to investigation or proceeding against the
societal principles of right and wrong officer.
behavior. Administrative Investigation- Is an
Performance Duty- perform with diligence, investigation conducted to determine
integrity etc. whether an officer has violated any
provision of this code, or an agency rule or
Behavior- behave properly at all times, be a regulation; or whether an officer is impaired
model of circumspection and decorum. or unfit to perform the duties and
responsibilities of a peace officer.
Delicadeza- avoid things that are not legally
correct. Formal Discipline- Refers to the final
adjudication of administrative or disciplinary
Oath- A formal and solemn commitment,
charges. Formal discipline shall be deemed
usually asking God and others to witness
final only after an officer has exhausted or
that you sincerely intend to do what you
waived all legal remedies available
say, and promising that what you say is the
absolute truth. THE POLICE ROLE
Principles- A rule or code of conduct The ideal role of the police service in
a democratic society has been described by
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics- Are the
the British Royal Commission on Police
rules that every police officer must follow
(1962)
and a system of rules that must control their
behavior both on-duty and off-duty. “The police should be powerful but not
oppressive; they should be efficient but not
Values- A principle or quality that is
officious; they should form an impartial force
intrinsically desirable. These are the
in the body politics, and yet subject to a
priorities that an individual gives to the
highest degree of control by persons who
element sin h is life and career based on his
are themselves liable to police supervision”
ethics, morality and integrity.
3 TRIAD CONCEPT OF MAN
Canons- Are statements which expresses
in general terms of standards of Moral, Physical and Mental
3 BASIC CONSTITUTIONS OF MAN principle of reasonableness will guide the
officer’s determinations and the officer will
Physical – considered the 5 senses
consider all surrounding circumstances
Mental- Intellect whether any legal action shall be taken.

Moral- Right and wrong. 7 POLICE TRADITIONS

THE PNP CORE VALUES- The police

service is noble and professional. Hence, it 1. Spiritual Beliefs - PNP members
demands from its members a specialized are traditionally religious and god
knowledge, skill and high standard ethics loving person. They attend religious
and morality. service together with their family.

POLICE VIRTUES 2. Valor - History attests that Filipino

law-enforcers have exemplified the
 Love of God. tradition of valor in defending the
 Respect for authority. country from aggression and
 Respect for women oppression.
 Respect for sanctity of marriage.
 Stewardship over material things 3. Discipline - The discipline of PNP
 Responsible dominion members manifested by instinctive
 Truthfulness obedience to lawful orders and
through and spontaneous actions
THE CANONS OF POLICE ETHICS within the bounds of ethical and
legal norms.
 Primordial police responsibility
 Limitation of Police authority 4. Gentleman - PNP members are
 Knowledge of the law and other upright in character, polite in
responsibilities manners, dignified in appearance,
 Use of proper means to obtain proper and sincere in their concern or their
ends. fellowmen.
 Cooperation with public officials
 Proper conduct and behavior 5. Word of Honor - PNP members’
word is their hand; they stand by and
 Conduct toward the community
commit to uphold it.
 Conduct in arresting law violators.
 Firmness in refusing gifts or favors. 6. Loyalty - Police are traditionally
 Impartial presentation of evidence loyal to the organization country
 Attitude toward police profession people as borne out by history and
practice.
Primordial Police Responsibility- The
7. Camaraderie – The binding spirit
primary objectives of Police is the
that enhance teamwork and
prevention of crime, policeman knew too cooperation in the police
well that he has committed his Life to organization,
defend and protect the rights of the citizen
and uphold the law at all cost.
Justice- PNP members shall strive
Police Discretion- A police officer will use constantly to respect the rights of other so
responsibly the discretion vested in the that they can fulfill their duties and exercise
position and exercise if within the law. The
their rights as human beings, parents, personnel require the organization and its
children etc. members to bare their stand on the
following basic issues.
Humility- All PNP members shall recognize
the fact that they are public servants and PNP Image- The image of any organization
not the master of the people and toward this affects the esprit de corps, morale and
end; they should perform their duties welfare of members and sense of pride to
without arrogance. the organization.
Career Management the Key in
Orderliness- All PNP shall follow logical Professionalism- The improper
procedure in accomplishing task assigned implementation of career management
to them to minimize waste in the use of greatly these prejudice the personnel
time, money and efforts. professionalization process as regards to
procurement, promotion, all assignment,
Perseverance -Once a decision is made all
placement, training awards, and retirement.
PNP members shall take legitimate means
to achieve the goal even in the face of Police Management Leadership- The
internal or external difficulties, and despite effectiveness of the law enforcement is
of anything which might weaken their reflective of law enforcement is reflective of
resolve in the course of time. the managerial capabilities and competent
leadership of men and women who run the
PNP organization.
Integrity- PNP members shall not allow
themselves to be victims of corruption and Equality in the Service - There shall be
dishonest practices in accordance with the judicious equitable distribution of
provision of existing laws on corrupt opportunity to prove one’s worth in the
practices. police service. The result is inefficiency and
lack of teamwork to the detriment of
Loyalty- PNP members must be loyal to the
organization.
constitution and the police service as
manifested by their loyalty to the superior Police Lifestyle- The PNP shall endeavor
peers and subordinates as well. to promote lifestyle for every member of the
organization that is acceptable and
Obedience to Superior- PNP members
respectable in the eyes of the public.
shall obey lawful orders and to be courteous
to superior officers and other appropriate ADMINSTRATIVE CASES THAT MAY BE
authorities within the chain of command. No FILED AGAINST A POLICE OFFCICER:
members shall use abusive, insulting or
indecent language to another member. Neglect of Duty (Non feasance)- It is the
commission or refusal, without sufficient
Command Responsibility - In accordance excuse, to perform an act duty, which was
with the Doctrine of Command the Peace Officer’s legal obligation to
Responsibility, immediate commanders perform,
shall be responsible for the effective
supervision, control and direction of their Irregularities in the Performance of Duty
(Misfeaseance)- It is the improper
personnel.
performance of some act, which might
PNP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES- The lawfully, done.
deployment and employment of the PNP
Misconduct (Malfeasance)- It is the doing, 3. Courtesy Calls - The following are
either through ignorance, inattention or the customs on courtesy calls:
malice, of what which that which the offer
had no legal right to do all,
 Courtesy call of newly
Incompetency- It is the manifest lack of assigned/ appointed
adequate ability and fitness for the members -PNP members
satisfactory performance of police duties. who are newly appointed or
assigned in a unit or
Oppression- Imports an act of cruelty, command, call on the Chief
severity, unlawful exaction, domination, or of the Unit or command and
excessive use of authority. to other key personnel for
accounting, orientation and
Dishonesty- It is the concealment or other purposes.
distortion of truth in a matter of fact relevant
of one’s office or connected with the  New year’s call - PNP
performance of his duties. members pay a new year’s
call on their commanders
Disloyalty to the Government- Consist of
and /or key official in their
abandonment or renunciation of one’s respective areas of
loyalty to the Government of the Philippines, responsibility.
or advocating the overthrow of the
government.
 Promotion Call – Newly
Violation of Law- Presupposes conviction promoted PNP members call
in court of any crime or offence penalized on their unit head. On this
under Revised Penal Code or any Special occasion, they are usually
Law or Ordinances. given during recognition and
congratulations by their
POLICE CUSTOMS AND TRADITION- The peers for such deserved
PNP adopts the generally acceptable accomplished
customs and traditions base on the
desirable practices of the police.
 Exit Call - PNP members
THE POLICE CUSTOMS pays an exit call on their
superiors in the unit or
A. Custom on Courtesy- Courtesy is a
command when relieve or
manifestation or expression of consideration reassigned out of the said
and respect on others. unit or command.
1. Salute – It is the usual greeting
rendered by uniformed members 4. Courtesy of the Post - The host
upon and recognizing person unit extend hospitality to visiting
entitled to salute. personnel who pay respect to the
command or unit.
2. Address/Title - junior in rank 5. Rank has – its – own Privilege - PNP
address senior members who are members recognize the practice that
entitled to salute with the word “Sir” different rank carry with them
corresponding privilege.
 Personal Dignity- is indicative of a
B. Custom on Ceremonies policeman’s appreciation of the honor of
Ceremony is a formal act or set of his position.
formal acts established by custom or
authority as proper to special occasion. Moral Ascendancy- is the influence
that one-person exercise over a group
1. Flag Raising Ceremony - PNP of persons by reason of exemplary
members honor the flag by raising it
nature of his character.
and singing the National Anthem
before the start of the official day’s
work for the week. Witness in Civil Case - No member of
2. Flag Retreat Ceremony - At the the PNP shall testify in civil cases
end of the Official day’s work to PNP unless summoned to do so by proper
members pause for a moment to authority.
salute the lowering of the flag.
3. Half–Mast - The flag is raised at half Action After Court Attendance - A
– mast in difference to deceased member of the PNP attending any court
uniform / civilian member of the session under subpoena/ summon or
command. other processes as a witness, shall after
4. Funeral Service and Honor -
having been released therefrom for the
Departed uniformed members,
retires, war veterans are given vigil, day, immediately report to their superior
necrological services and graveside officer.
honor as a gesture of farewell.
5. Ceremony rendered to Retirees -
In recognition of their long, faithful
and honorable service to the PNP, a
testimonial activity is tendered in
their honor.

Paternalism- as a quality is found in

policeman who is mindful of the welfare
of other. It is basic to police leadership
because community welfare is the
primordial responsibility of the police.

Fairness and Honesty- Fairness and

honesty are qualities that have universal
appeals. Thus, there is opportunity or
need to display these qualities
especially in the police service.

Decisiveness-Initiative and
decisiveness are characteristics traits of
man who acts correctly and at the
proper time.