Law Enforcement Organization & Administrations

Cards (99)

  • What is the title of Republic Act 6975?
    An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police Under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government
  • What is the vision of the Philippine National Police (PNP) by 2030?

    To be a highly capable, effective, and credible police service working in partnership with a responsive community
  • What is the mission of the PNP?

    To enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety and internal security
  • What are the core values of the PNP?

    Maka-Diyos, Makabayan, Makatao, Makakalikasan
  • What are the functions of the PNP?

    1. Enforce laws and ordinances for protection of lives and properties
    2. Maintain peace and order
    3. Investigate and prevent crimes
    4. Make arrests and conduct searches
    5. Detain arrested persons and inform them of their rights
    6. Issue licenses for firearms and explosives
    7. Supervise security agencies
    8. Perform other duties as provided by law
  • What is the first primal condition of the PNP organization?

    Authority
  • What does mutual cooperation mean in the context of the PNP organization?

    It refers to the recognition by the public of the organization's beneficial purpose and the need for collaboration to achieve crime prevention and peace
  • What is the doctrine in the PNP organization?

    It is the organization's objectives and the source of actions performed to ensure coordination
  • What are the primary doctrines of the PNP?

    • Fundamental Doctrine: Rules and guidelines for operational and administrative functions
    • Ethical Doctrine: Principles governing conduct and ethical norms
  • What is the fourth primal condition of the PNP organization?

    Discipline
  • What are the principles of police organization?
    1. Unity of Objectives
    2. Organizational Efficiency
    3. Scalar Principle
    4. Delegation of Authority
    5. Functional Principle
    6. Line and Staff Principle
    7. Directorial Staff Principle
    8. Principle of Balance
    9. Principle of Delegation
    10. Principle of Absoluteness of Responsibility
    11. Principle of Parity of Authority and Responsibility
    12. Principle of Authority Level
    13. Principle of Flexibility
    14. Principle of Leadership Facilitation
    15. Completed Staff Work Principle
  • What does the Principle of Unity of Objectives state?

    An organizational structure is effective if it enables individuals to contribute to the organization's objectives
  • What is the Scalar Principle?

    It prescribes the vertical hierarchy of organizations and defines the flow of authority
  • What does the Delegation of Authority principle entail?

    It requires superior officers to designate subordinates to exercise part of their administrative power
  • What is the Functional Principle in police organization?

    It refers to the division of work according to type, place, and time specialization
  • What does the Line and Staff Principle describe?

    It distinguishes between functions that directly accomplish objectives and those that provide advisory support
  • What is the Directorial Staff Principle?

    It prescribes the directorial authority of the directorate at national and regional levels
  • What does the Principle of Balance emphasize?

    It emphasizes that the application of principles must be balanced for overall effectiveness
  • What is the Principle of Delegation?

    It states that authority delegated should be adequate to accomplish expected results
  • What does the Principle of Absoluteness of Responsibility state?

    Subordinates are absolutely responsible to their superiors for performance
  • What is the Principle of Parity of Authority and Responsibility?

    It states that responsibility cannot exceed the delegated authority
  • What does the Principle of Authority Level dictate?

    Decisions within the authority of police station commanders should be made by them
  • What does the Principle of Flexibility imply?

    The more flexible the organization, the better it can fulfill its purpose
  • What is the Principle of Leadership Facilitation?

    It enables leaders to design and maintain an environment for performance
  • What does the Completed Staff Work Principle entail?

    Staff actions must include thorough analysis and recommended solutions for commanders
  • What is the Chain of Command?

    It is the hierarchical relationships through which the organization's functions are performed
  • What is the responsibility of the commander in command responsibility?

    The commander is responsible for all actions of their subordinates
  • What does Staff Authority refer to?

    It is the authority delegated by the commander to staff officers to take action
  • What is the role of Staff Responsibility?

    Staff officers are responsible for actions within their area of interest
  • What is the total number of primal conditions of the PNP organization?

    Four
  • How many primary doctrines does the PNP have?

    Two
  • What is the total number of principles of police organization listed?
    Fifteen
  • What is the top echelon in the chain of command?

    The topmost level where overall responsibility and authority is placed
  • What is the middle echelon in the chain of command?

    The next lower echelon that constitutes subordinate commands
  • What is the lower echelon in the chain of command?

    It is comprised of subordinate units further apportioned by subordinate commanders
  • What is the responsibility of staff officers?

    To accomplish all staff actions within their area of interest
  • Divisions include patrol services, investigative services, traffic services, criminal investigation division (CID), special operations unit (SOU), community relations section, records management section, training division, property control division, and support services division.
  • A sheriff's office is an elected constitutional officer responsible for enforcing laws within their jurisdiction.
  • Police departments are organized into divisions, bureaus, or sections that handle specific functions such as patrol, investigations, traffic control, records management, crime prevention, community relations, training, and support services.
  • Police departments are organized into divisions, bureaus, or sections based on function.