1. PRIMITIVE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE POLICE?

The Philippine National Police (PNP) originated from the Philippine Constabulary or the PC,
which was inaugurated on August 8, 1901, establishing it as an insular police force under the
American regime. On August 8, 1975, Presidential Decree no. 765 was issued, establishing the
Philippine Constabulary Integrated National Police or the PC/INP as the country’s national police
force. These fragmented and diverse local police units were integrated into a national police
force with the Philippine Constabulary as its nucleus.

After the People’s Revolution in 1986, a new Constitution was promulgated to provide for a
police force, “national in scope and civilian in character.” Consequently, Republic Act No. 6975
entitled, “An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under a Reorganized Department of
the Interior and Local government (DILG),” was signed into law on December 13, 1990, which
took effect on January 1, 1991. Subsequently, the PNP was operational on January 29, 1991,
whose members were formerly the PC and the INP, and the absorption of the selected members
from the major service units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines such as the Philippine Air
Force Security Command, the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Army.

Thus, to further strengthen the PNP into a highly efficient and competent police force, Republic
Act No. 8551 entitled “PNP Reform and the Reorganization Act of 1998” was enacted on
February 17, 1998, amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6975.

2. WHAT IS THE BASIC ROLE OF THE POLICE. EXPLAIN

Police typically are responsible for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing, and
preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.

Laws should state that the primary duties of police are to protect victims and potential victims
and promote offender accountability by consistently enforcing laws and procedures so that all
“honour” crimes and killings are investigated and addressed by the criminal justice system. To
give effect to this goal, laws should authorize police, by judicial authorization where appropriate,
to enter premises, conduct arrest of the primary aggressor(s), and confiscate weapons or
dangerous substances in cases involving “honour”. Laws should charge police to work in
coordination on the response to “honour”-based violence with advocates, health care providers,
criminal justice actors, including prosecutors, child protection services, local businesses, the
media, employers, religious leaders, health care providers, clergy and organizations working
with victims and immigrant communities.

3. WHAT IS THE PSYCHOLOGICAL FEELING OF THE WOULD BE CRIMINAL AND THE COMMUNITY IN
THE SO CALLED POLICE VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY?

The psychological feeling of criminals will be that they will be afraid to do bad things(crime) and
as a result, crimes will be reduced. In the community, it will be safer, especially those who live
here, their fears will be reduced because they know that they have people who can be easily
 approached in case something bad happens. So police visibility in the community and in every
person helps a lot.

4. WHAT IS THE TRIANGLE OF CRIME. EXPLAIN?

The Crime Triangle identifies three factors

that creates a criminal offense.

Desire of a criminal to commit a crime;

Target of the criminal’s desire; and the
Opportunity for the crime to be committed.

The elements of the need to commit the crime are his/her own desire, A target/victim, and the
opportunity to commit the crime similar to the fire triangle. Heat, fuel, and oxygen the presence
of only two elements doesn’t make a fire

5. AS A FUTURE LAW ENFORCER SOMEDAY, HOW WILL YOU ACCOMPLISH IN THE COMMUNITY?

As a future law enforcer someday, must be alert and observant of what is happening in our
community. Do not let the people be afraid of criminals because it will not be good for them.
Also in helping others, there is no reward because as a law enforcer one day it is my duty,
responsibility and I love my job. My job is to ensure the safety of everyone and catch criminals
to prevent crimes.

Talk with children in the neighborhood about what worries or scares them and about where and
how they have felt threatened by violence. Interview teachers, school staff, crossing guards, and
bus aides, learn about hotlines, crisis centers, and other help available to victims of crime. Find
out how you can help those who are touched by violence to recover as quickly and completely
as possible. Develop and share a phone list of local organizations that can provide counseling,
job training, guidance, and other services that neighbors might need