Name: DAVE J.

PAILMAO Block: E

Class Schedule: FRIDAY 10:30am- 1:30pm

FUNDAMENTAL POLICE PRINCIPLES

1. Commitment of Democracy

a. Uniformed PNP members shall commit themselves to the democratic way of

life and values and maintain the principles of public accountability.

b. They shall at all times uphold the constitution and be loyal to our country,
people and the police organization.

2. Commitment to Public Interest

a. PNP members shall always uphold public interest over and above personal
interest.

b. 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.

3. Non-Partisanship

PNP members shall provide service to everyone without discrimination

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

4. Physical Fitness and Health

All PNP members shall strive to be physically fit and in good health at all times.
Towards this end, they shall undergo regular exercises and annual medical
examination in any PNP hospital or medical facility.
5. Secrecy Discipline

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

a. Official Business

Members of the PNP Shall treat official business confidential and shall not impart
the same to anyone except those for whom it is intended, or as directed by their
superior officer, or as required by law.

b. Special Order

PNP members shall not divulge to any unauthorized person any special order or
classified document which they may be made accessible to or may receive or
may pass their hands.

c. Roster

PNP Members shall not divulge the roster or any portion thereof to any individual,
firm or corporation, or similar entity.

d. Criminal Record

Contents of criminal record shall not be exhibited or divulge to any person other
than duly authorized police officers or upon approval of their superior officers, or
as required by law.
 e. Identify of Person

PNP members shall respect the confidence of persons who may give information
or seek the aid of the police names and business or addresses be not made
public except when required by law, or which it is absolutely necessary in the
performance of duty.

6. 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 image.

7. Non- Solicitation of Patronage

All PNP members shall seek self-improvement through career development and
shall:

a. Not directly or indirectly solicit influence or recommendation from politicians,

high ranking government officials, and prominent citizens, persons affiliated with
civic or religious organizations with regard to their assignments, promotions,
transfer or related advantage.

b. Nor shall they initiate any petition to be prepared and presented by citizens in
their behalf.

c. 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.

d. Not, at any time, suggest, solicit or recommend to any party or accused with
pending case, the employment of any particular bondsman or counsel for his
defense or release.
8. Proper Care and Use of Public Property

a. Members 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 of public property for personal convenience or gain and that of
their families, friends or relatives are strictly prohibited.

b. Retiring, reassigning, or dismissed members of the PNP shall immediately

surrender their badges, service firearms, identification cards, other insignia of
office, and other property of the PNP which may be in their possession or under
their responsibility.

c. All recovered property, used in the commission of crime or alleged to be so,

property legally seized, found or surrender and those found on the person of a
prisoner; shall be properly tagged and immediately delivered to the proper
custodian for disposition.

9. Respect for Human Rights

a. In the performance of their duty, PNP members shall respect human dignity
and uphold human rights of all persons.

b. He shall not inflict, investigate, or tolerate extra-judicial killing, arbitrary arrest,

any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment.

c. He shall not invoke superior order or exceptional circumstances such as state

of war, a threat to national security, internal political instability or any committing
such violation of human rights.

10. Devotion to Duty

a. All PNP members shall perform their duties with devotion, and manifest
concern for public welfare.
 b. He shall refrain from engaging in any activity which shall be in conflict with
their duties as public servants.

c. He shall not rein sickness or Injury or Physical incapacity to avoid performance

of duty.

d. He shall not leave his assigned jurisdiction of official business, except by

permission of his superior officer or other competent authority, unless such
permission is not practical as in hot pursuit of a criminal, in which case a report
must be made immediately thereafter.

11. Conservation of Natural Resources

Policemen shall help in the development and conservation of our natural

resources for ecological balance and posterity as these are inalienable heritage
of our people.

12. Discipline

They shall conduct themselves at all times in keeping with the rules and
regulations of the Philippines.

13. Loyalty

Above all, policemen must be loyal to the Constitution and to the police service
as manifested by their loyalty to their superiors, peers and subordinates as well.

14. Obedience to Superior.

a. Policemen of lower ranks must be always courteous and obedience to their

superior and other appropriate authorities within the chain of command.

b. No members shall use abusive, insulting or indecent language to another

member.
 CANNONS OF POLICE ETHICS

1. Primordial Police Responsibility

The primary objective of police is the prevention of crime.

2. Limitation of Police Authority

As an upholder of the law, policemen must know the limitation in enforcing the
law, thus:

a. He must be aware of the limitations which the people, through law, have
placed him.

b. He must recognize the center of the democratic system of government, which

gives person or group of persons, absolute power.

c. He must insure that he does not pervert its true character.

3. Knowledge of the Law and other Responsibility

The policeman shall assiduously apply himself to the principles of the laws, which
he is sworn to apply.

a. He will make certain of his responsibilities in the particular field of

enforcement, seeking aid of his superior in matters technically or in principles not
clear to him.

b. He shall make special effort to fully understand his relationship with law
enforcement agencies, particularly on matters of jurisdiction, both geographically
and substantively.

4. Use of proper Means to Obtain Proper Ends

a. The policeman shall be mindful of his responsibility to have strict selection of

methods in discharging the duty of his office.

b. Violation of law or public safety and property on the part of the officer are
intrinsically wrong. They are self-defeating if they instill in the public mind.

c. The employment of Illegal methods, no matter how worthy the end, is certain
to encourage disrespect for the law and its officers, If the law is to be honored, it
must first be honored by those who enforce it.
 d. it is the proper performance of duty not the nobleness of the objective or
mission which should guide every police officer.

5. Cooperation with Public Officials

a. The policeman shall cooperate fully with other public officials in the
performance of authorized duties, regardless of party affiliation or personal
prejudices.

b. He shall be meticulous in law, however, in assuring himself as property, under

the law, such actions shall guard against the use of his office or person whether
knowingly or in any improper or illegal activity.

6. Proper Conduct and Behavior

A. The policeman shall be mindful of his special identification by the public as an

upholder of the law.

b. The community and the service require that the policeman leads the life of
decent and honorable person, following the career of a policeman gives no
special pre-requisite.

c. being a law enforcement officer is a noble profession, it follows that every law
enforcer must think, act and speak with decency and appropriately.

7. Conduct towards the Community

a. The policeman shall be mindful of his responsibility to the community

b. He shall deal with individuals of the community in the manner calculated to

instill respect for its law.

c. He shall conduct his official life in a manner that will inspire confidence and
trust.

d. He will do neither personal preference nor prejudice but rather a duly

appointed officer of the law discharging his sworn obligation.

8. Conduct in Arresting Law Violator

a. Policeman shall use his powers to arrest in accordance with the law and with
due regard to the rights of the citizen concerned.

b. He shall, at all times, have a clear appreciation of his responsibilities and

limitation regarding the detention of the accused.
 c. He shall conduct himself in such a manner as will minimize the possibility of
having to use force.

d. He shall cultivate a dedication to the people and the equitable upholding of the
law whether in the handling of the accused or law-abiding citizen.

9. Firmness in Refusing Gifts or Favors

a. Policeman representing the government bears heavy responsibility of

maintaining, in his conduct, the honor and integrity of all government institution.

b. He shall guard against placing himself in a Position in which the public can
reasonably assume that special consideration is being given.

c. He shall be firm in refusing gifts, favors or gratitude, large or small, which can
be public mind, be interpreted as capable of influencing his judgment in the
discharge of his duties.

10. Attitude towards Police Profession

a. Policeman shall regard the best possible of his duties as a public trust and
recognize his responsibilities as a public servant.

b. He shall strive to make the best possible application of science to the selection
of the crime and in the field of human relation.

c. He shall strive for effecting leadership and public influence in matters affecting
public safety.

d. He shall appreciate the importance and responsibility of his office, and hold
police work to be an honorable profession rendering valuable service to his
community.

e. Through study and experience, a police officer can acquire the high level of
knowledge and competence that is essential for the efficient and effective
performance of duty. The acquisition of knowledge is a never-ending process of
personal and professional development that should be pursued constantly.

11. Impartial Presentation of Evidence

a. Policeman shall be concerned equally in the prosecution of the accused or for

the defense of the innocent

b. He shall ascertain what kind of evidence and shall present such evidence
impartially and without malice.
 c. He shall ignore social, political and all other distinction among the person
involved, strengthening the tradition of reliability and integrity of an officer’s word.

THE POLICE OFFICER’S CREED

I believe in God, the Supreme Being, a great provider, and the creator of all men and all
dear to me. In return, I can do no less than love Him above all, seek his guidance in the
performance of my sworn duties and honor Him at all times.

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

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

I believe in the sanctity of marriage and respect for women. I shall set the example of
decency and morality and shall have high regard for family life and chastity.

I believe in the responsible dominion and stewardship over material things. I shall inhibit
myself from ostentatious display of my property. I shall protect the environment and
conserve nature to maintain ecological balance. I shall protect private and public
properties and prevent others from destroying it.
I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness. I must be trustworthy and shall speak the truth at
all times as required by my profession.