Jasmin

• What are the four basic structural types of design found within police organizations?

  Line, line and staff, functional, and matrix
• How do the structural types of police organizations affect their goals?

  They are affected by effective planning to attain their goals and objectives
• What are the three categories of police tasks?

  • Primary or line operation tasks
  • Auxiliary or service tasks
  • Administrative or managerial tasks
• What tasks are included in primary or line operation tasks?

  Patrol, investigation, traffic, vice, and juvenile control
• What is the main objective of the primary tasks in the PNP?

  To achieve the main objective of the PNP
• What is the oldest and simplest form of organizational design in police structures?

  The line structure
• How does authority flow in a line structure?

  Authority flows from the top to the bottom of the organization
• What does the term "line" refer to in police organizations?

  Elements that perform the work the agency was created to handle
• What is the role of the police commander in field operations?

  To direct operations aimed at accomplishing primary tasks effectively and economically
• What are the primary tasks of patrol in police work?

  • Safeguarding the community
  • Protecting life and property
  • Preserving peace
  • Preventing crime
  • Suppressing criminal activities
  • Apprehending criminals
  • Enforcing laws and ordinances
• What is the basic purpose of the investigation or detective bureau?

  To investigate serious crimes and clear them by recovering stolen property and arresting perpetrators
• What types of crimes does the investigation division supervise?

  Felonies, murder, homicide, robbery, theft, and other grave offenses
• What is the goal of traffic control in police work?

  To facilitate safe and rapid movements of vehicles and pedestrians
• What are the three steps involved in traffic control?

  1. Discover and analyze causes of accidents and congestion
  2. Remedy causes by changing physical conditions and enacting legislation
  3. Educate the public on traffic regulations and enforce compliance
• What are the three tools the PNP has for traffic control?

  Traffic engineering, traffic education, and traffic enforcement
• How does the police service treat vice offenses?

  As violations that should be eliminated like robbery and theft
• What is the primary interest in vice control related to criminal activities?

  There is a close coordination between vice and criminal activities
• What is the role of the police commander in juvenile delinquency control?

  To prevent crime and rehabilitate delinquents
• What are the auxiliary or service tasks in police work?

  • Records
  • Property management
  • Jail operations
  • Crime laboratory
  • Transportation
  • Communication
• What are the administrative or managerial tasks in police work?

  • Personnel management
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Inspection
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Training
  • Public relations
• How are police operations supported by auxiliary and administrative tasks?

  They assist and effectively support both primary and secondary tasks
• What is the process for executing operational plans in the PNP?

  Plans are made, put into operation, and results evaluated
• What are the objectives of police operations in the PNP?

  1. Protection of persons and property
  2. Preservation of peace and order
  3. Prevention of crimes
  4. Repression of criminal activities
  5. Apprehension of criminals
  6. Enforcement of laws and ordinances
  7. Prompt execution of criminal writs
  8. Coordination with other law enforcement agencies
• What is required for the prevention of crimes by the PNP?

  Members must mingle with the community to minimize the causes of crime
• What does crime repression involve in police work?

  Eliminating opportunities for would-be criminals to commit crimes
• How does the PNP aim to preserve peace and order?

  By gaining community sympathy and involvement in law enforcement
• What analogy is used to describe the responsibilities of the PNP in protecting lives and properties?

  Similar to a doctor protecting life by combating diseases
• What is the collateral responsibility of a policeman?

  To protect life and property
• What does crime repression mean?

  It means the elimination of the opportunity for a would-be criminal to commit a crime.
• What is the mission of the PNP in preserving peace and order?

  • Gain community sympathy to combat crimes
  • Educate the community on their role in law enforcement
• Why is community education important in law enforcement?

  It informs the community of their share and involvement in law enforcement and public safety.
• How does the PNP protect lives and properties?

  • Analogous to a doctor's role in combating diseases
  • Promotes public safety by eliminating hazards and guarding against crime
• What is the collateral responsibility of a policeman?

  To protect life and property as a fundamental duty.
• What constitutional guarantees do police have an obligation to preserve?

  The citizen’s constitutional guarantees of liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
• What does the enforcement of laws and ordinances by the PNP involve?

  • Constructively integrating and enforcing laws
  • Providing tranquility among members of society
  • Educating the public on the dangers of disobedience
• What is the purpose of warnings issued by the PNP?

  To inform citizens without personalizing the message.
• What is the purpose of apprehending criminals?

  • Discourage would-be offenders
  • Provide deterrent effects through arrest and prosecution
  • Recover stolen property
• How does apprehension of criminals contribute to crime reduction?

  It lessens repetition of crimes by incarcerating suspects and providing opportunities for reformation.
• What is the role of coordination and cooperation with other agencies for the PNP?

  • Establish good relationships with other law enforcement agencies
  • Maintain harmonious working relationships for effective law enforcement
• What is essential for effective command in the PNP?

  Coordination is an essential conduct of command.