Law Enforcement Administration

• Organization is a consciously coordinated social entity with a relatively identifiable boundary, functioning continuously to achieve common goals
• According to RA 6975, the nature of the PNP is civilian in nature
• The study of processes and conditions of Law Enforcement as the pillar of the Criminal Justice system is called Police Administration
• The PNP is considered servants of the community who depend on the express wishes of the people for the effectiveness of their functions, adhering to the Home Rule Theory
• The police service views the police as an organ of crime prevention, known as the New Concept
• A section is a functional unit within a division
• A division is a primary subdivision of a bureau
• A sector is an area containing two or more beats, routes, or posts
• A beat is an area assigned for patrol purposes
• A patrol beat refers to a geographical area to be protected