8.

1 Notes: Laws Related to

Correction
CRIMES INVOLVING JAIL OFFICERS
Delay in the Delivery of Detained Persons to the Proper Judicial
Authorities

1. 12 HOURS. For crimes or offenses punishable by light penalties

2. 18 HOURS. For crimes or offenses punishable by correctional penalties
3. 36 HOURS. For crimes or offenses punishable by afflictive or capital
penalties

Arbitrary Detention

 committed where the detention of a person is without legal ground

Delaying Release

 committed by public officers or employees who delay for the period of

time

Delivery of Prisoners From Jail

 The offender is a private individual

 He removes a person confined in jail as a penal institution
 The means employed are violence, intimidation, bribery

RELATED LAWS

1. ACT No. 4103- Indeterminate Sentence Law

2. Act No. 3315- also known as the law on working
3. Act No. 3326- also known as a Prescription of
4. ACT 3316- the formal basis on the grant of Good Conduct Time Allowance
for
5. No- 6036- Law on Release on Recognizance (ROR).
6. O. 292- Administrative Code of 1987
7. D. 28- Law establishing Regional prisons.
8. D. 968- Adult Probation Law
9. Republic Act 7659- also known as an Act imposing the Death Penalty
10. Republic Act 8177- law imposing lethal injection Republic Act 9346- law
abolishing the death penalty
1. Republic Act 6981- Witness Protection Program
2. Republic Act 7438- an act defining the right of the accused
3. Republic Act 6127- Grant of full-time credit period of preventive detention,
which fully deducts the period of the offender’s preventive imprisonment
detention from the sentence imposed by the
4. Republic Act 4203 - a law which creates the Board of Pardon and Parole,
to look into the physical, a mental and moral record of convicted offenders
in order to determine who shall be eligible for parole, probation and
5. Republic Act 6975 – DILG Act of 1990
6. Republic Act 9263 – Professionalization Act of BFP and BJMP 2004

8.1.1 Notes: Definition of Terms

ABSCOND – This means to depart from a geographical area or jurisdiction prescribed by the conditions
of one’s probation or parole, without authorization.
ABSOLUTE PARDON – Total extinction of criminal liability of an individual to whom it is granted and
restores back to him all civil rights which are either loss or suspended by virtue of his conviction.
AMNESTY – A general pardon extended to a class of person or who may be guilty of political offenses.
BENIGN NEGLECT – The slighting of female offenders’ special problems and needs, particularly in the
provision of programs and services.
BONDSMAN – An independent business person who provides bail money for a free, usually 5 to 10
percent of the total.
BOOKING – A police administrative action officially recording an arrest and identifying the person,
place, time, the arresting authority, and the reason for the arrest.
CARPETA – otherwise known as inmate record or jacket, it contains the personal and criminal record of
the inmate
COMMUTATION – An act of the president changing/reducing a heavier sentence to a lighter one or a
longer-term into a shorter term. It may alter Death Sentence to a Life Sentence or a Life Sentence to a
term of years.
COMMITMENT – the entrusting for the confinement of an inmate to jail by a competent court or
authority, for purposes of investigating the individual’s offense or transgression of laws.
COMMITMENT ORDER – A written order of the court or any other competent authority consigning an
offender to a jail or prison for confinement.
 INDETERMINATE SENTENCE – A period of incarceration set by a judge as a minimum term that must
be served before a decision on parole eligibility is made and a maximum form at the conclusion of which
the sentence has been completed.
 INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY – The officially stated number of inmates or residents that a correctional
facility is designed to house, exclusive of extra-ordinary arrangements to accommodate overcrowded
conditions.
INMATE CODE – A set of rules of conduct that reflect the values and norms of the prison social system
and help to define for inmates the characteristics associated with the model prisoner.
MANDATORY RELEASE – The required release of an inmate from incarceration upon the expiration of
a certain time period as stipulated by a determinate sentencing law or parole guidelines.
 MITTIMUS – A warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and the signature of the judge, directing the
jail or prison authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of the sentence imposed therein.
PREVENTIVE DETENTION – The detention of an accused in prison or in jail for the purpose of
protecting the community from crimes, the accused is considered likely to commit if he or she is set free
pending from trial.
 PRISONIZATION – The process by which a new inmate absorbs the customs of the prison society and
learns to adapt to the environment.
 SAFEKEEPING – The temporary custody of a person for his own protection, safety and care; and or
his security from harm, injury, or danger for the liability he has committed.
 SENTENCE – The penalty imposed by a court on a convicted person, or the court’s decision to
suspend imposition or execution of the penalty.
SPECIAL TIME ALLOWANCE - A deduction of one-fifth of the period of the sentence of any prisoners
who reward the service of sentence
 UTILITARIANISM – The doctrine that the aim of all action should be the greatest possible balance of
pleasure over pain, hence, the belief that a punishment inflicted on an offender must achieve enough
good to outweigh the pain inflicted.
 WORK RELEASE – The release of a sentenced inmate from a correctional institution for work during
the day, the inmate must spend nights and weekends in the facility.

7.1 Bureau of Correction

The Philippines is one of the many countries that were under the influence of Roman law.
Eventually, the Spanish Civil Code became effective in the Philippines on December 7,
1889, the “Conquistadores”. The “Kodigo Penal” (now Revised Penal Code) was also
introduced promulgated by the king of Spain. Basically, these laws adopted Roman law
principles. Mostly tribal traditions, customs, and practices influence laws during the pre-
Spanish Philippines. There were also laws that were written which include the Code of
Kalantiao(1433), the most extensive and severe law that prescribes harsh punishment,
and the Maragtas Code (1250)- by Datu Sumakwel. 
EARLY PRISONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

 In 1847, the first Bilibid Prison was constructed and became the central place of confinement for
Filipino prisoners by virtue of the Royal decree of the Spanish crown.
 In 1936, the city of Manila exchanges its Muntinlupa property with the Bureau of Prisons originally
intended as a site for boys training City Jail, famous as the “Mayhaligue State”. And the oldest
Prison in the Philippines is the Fort Santiago in Manila.

THE BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS

 Bureau of Prison was renamed Bureau of Corrections under Executive Order 292 passed during the
Aquino Administration. It states that the head of the Bureau of Corrections is the Director of Prisons
who is appointed by the President of the Philippines with the confirmation of the Commission of
Appointments.
 The Bureau of Corrections has general supervision and control of all national and provincial prisons
or penitentiaries. It is charged with the safekeeping of all Insular Prisoners confined therein or
committed to the custody of the Bureau.

COVERAGE OF THE BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS

1. NATIONAL BILIBID PRISONS (Muntinlupa, Rizal)

o New Bilibid Prisons (main building)

o Camp Sampaguita
o Camp Bukang Liwayway

2. Reception and Diagnostic Center

3. Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong)
4. The Penal Colonies

o Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm (San Jose, Occidental Mindoro)

o Iwahig Penal Colony and Farm (Palawan)
 o Davao Penal Colony and Farm (Central Davao)
o San Ramon Penal Colony and Farm (Zamboanga City)
o Ilo-Ilo Penal Colony and Farm (Ilo-Ilo Province)
o Leyte Regional Prison (Abuyog, Southern Leyte

San Ramon Penal Colony and Farm

 Correctional Institution for Women (oldest penal facility)

 Date: November 27, 1929 (authorization  Date: August 21, 1870

of the transfer of women prisoner)
            February 14, 1931 (physical
transfer from Old Bilibid Prison to
Correctional Institution for women)
 Law: Republic Act No. 3579
 Location: Mandaluyong, Rizal
 Land Mass: 18 hectares
 Old name: Women’s Prison (inside the
Old Bilibid Prison)
 Personality: Governor-General Ramon
Blanco (founder)
 Location: San Ramon Barangay
Talisayan, Zamboanga City
 Land Mass: 1, 524.6 hectares
 Purpose: to house political offenders
(non-conformist) and separate Islamic
citizen
 Principal product: Copra

Davao Penal Colony Farm

Iwahig Penal Colony and Farm
(best open institution in the world)  Date: January 21, 1932
 Law: Act No. 3732 and Proclamation Np.
 Date: November 16, 1904 414
 Personality: under the suggestion of Gov.  Personality: General Paulino Santos
Luke Wright (founder and Director of the Bureau of
 Location: Puerto Princesa, Palawan Prisons during the establishment)
 Land Mass: 36, 000 hectares  Location: Tagum, Davao Del Norte
 Old name: Iuhit Penal Colony and Farm  Land Mass: approximately 30,000
hectares
 Sub-colonies: Central Sub-Colony,
Inagawan, Montible, St. Lucia (under the  Sub-colonies: Kapalong and Panabo
management of penal supervisors)  Features: Tagum Development Center
 Features: Tagumpay Settlement (1000 (Banana Plantation), Tanglaw settlement,
hectares; 6 hectares/person), minimum a greater portion of the prison population
security prisoners houses medium-security prisoners, and
ABACA (principal product)

Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm
 Date: September 26/27, 1954
 Law: Proclamation No. 72
 Location: Occidental Mindoro
 Land Mass: approximately 16, 000
hectares
 Purpose: Decongestion of the NBP
 Features: Rice is the principal product,
houses minimum-security prisoners
Leyte Penal Colony and Farm
(youngest penal colony and farm)
 Date: January 16, 1973
 Law: authorized under Proclamation no.
1101 and established by PD. No. 28
 Location: Abuyog, Leyte
 Purpose: The prison admits convicted
offenders from region VI and from the
national penitentiary in Muntinlupa.

THE RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER (RDC)

 This is a special unit of prison (Camp Sampaguita) there new prisoners undergo diagnostic
examination, study, and observation for the purpose of determining the programs of treatment and
training best to their needs and the institution to which they should be transferred.
COMPOSITION OF RDC:

1. Psychiatrist- examine prisoners' mental and emotional make-up.

2. Psychologist- responsible for the character and behavior of the
3. Sociologist- study social case situation of the individual
4. Educational Counselor
5. Vocational Counselor- test prisoner’s special abilities and
6. Chaplain
7. Medical Officer
8. Custodial-Correctional Officer- recommends the transfer and type of custody of

QUARANTINE CELL OR UNIT

 This may be a unit of the prison or a section of the RDC where the prisoner is given a thorough
physical examination including a blood test, x-rays, vaccination, and immunity. This is for the
purpose of ensuring that the prisoner is not suffering from any contagious disease, which might be
transferred to the prison population.

THE ADMISSION PROCEDURES IN PRISON

1. RECEIVING- the new prisoner is received at the RDC. The new prisoner usually from provincial or
city jail where he was immediately committed upon conviction by the court and escorted by the
escort platoon during his transfer to the National Bilibid
2. CHECKING OF COMMITMENT PAPERS- the receiving officer checks the commitment papers if
they are in To make sure that it contains the signature of the judge or the signature of the clerk of
court and the seal of the court.
3. IDENTIFICATION- the prisoner’s identity is established through the picture and fingerprint appearing
in the commitment This is to ensure that the person being committed is the same as the person
being named in the commitment order.
4. SEARCHING- this step involves the frisking of the prisoner and searching for his personal things.
Weapons and other items classified contraband are confiscated and deposited to the property
custodian. Other properties are deposited with the trust fund officer under-recording and receipts.
5. BRIEFING AND ORIENTATION- the prisoner will be briefed and oriented on the rules and
regulations of the prison before he will be assigned to the RDC of the quarantine unit.

ORIENTATION PROCEDURES IN PRISON

1. Giving the prisoners a booklet of rules and regulations and explaining the rules to
2. Conducting group meeting of the center to explain to the inmates the available treatment programs
and the purpose of this treatment
3. Holding sessions with the members of the Center’s staff to explain what the inmates should do in
order to profit most from their obedience. 

7.2 Custody, Security, and

Emergency Plans
CUSTODY, SECURITY, AND CONTROL, EMERGENCY PLANS, MOVEMENT AND TRANSFER OF
PRISONER AND DETAINEES
The overall concept of jail security operations encompasses both prevention and rehabilitation. These
two efforts are inseparable as neither can be accomplished without the other. Jail security is necessary
to safeguard the lives of people residing within the vicinity, those managing the jails, and inmates whose
lives are to be rehabilitated to become constructive members of society.
AIMS OF INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY

1. Prevention of escapes
2. Control of contraband
3. Maintenance of good order

SECURITY- It involves safety measures to maintain the orderliness and discipline with the jail or prison.
CUSTODY- defined as the guarding or penal safekeeping. It involves security measures, locking and
counting routines, procedures for searching prisoners and their living quarters, and prevention of
contraband.
CONTROL- It involves the supervision of prisoners to ensure punctual and orderly movement from one
place work program or assignment to another.

 it involves systematic measures taken in ensuring that the movement of inmates are in accordance
with standing policies, rules, and regulations granted by the court, and

PRISON DISCIPLINE- is a continuing state of good order and behavior. It includes the maintenance of
good standards of work, sanitation, safety, education, personal health, and recreation.

 The main objective of prison discipline is to inculcate habits, attitudes, and values that will make the
prisoners a peaceful and useful member of society upon his

PRISON PREVENTIVE DISCIPLINE- It involves prompt correction of minor deviations before they
become serious violations, which may be dealt with a reprimand or warning and is used when the
deviation is: a) Trivial; b) due to ignorance or lack of understanding; c) result of careless of faulty habits.
SECURITY AND CONTROL

1. Maintain strict control of firearms. Never permit any firearms inside the jail except in the area where
firearms are
2. Maintain 24-hour supervision of
3. Maintain a system of key control which shall include an accurate listing of all keys and of receipting
them. Never permit the inmates to handle keys or to study
4. Secure firearms and anti-riot equipment in the armory where they shall be within easy reach of the
jail guard and yet afford maximum security against access by
5. Supervise the proper use and other potentially dangerous articles such as bottles, acids, kitchen
knives, etc., and keep them out of offenders’ reach when not in
6. Conduct regular inmates’ count at least four (4) times within the 24-hour day-period. Establish
procedures which will ensure beyond doubt, that every offender is physically present or accounted
for, at every
7. Conduct frequent surprise searches of offenders and their quarters to detect
8. Conduct frequent inspections of security facilities to detect tampering or
9. Guard against escapes, assault on jail personnel, and inmates’
10. Develop plans dealing with emergencies like escapes, fires, assaults, riots, and noise barrage. Make
plans known and understood by jail
11. Never allow a jail guard to open the inmates’ cell alone. At least, another guard should be present.
12. Select carefully the inmates to be assigned as orderly or aide and maintain rigid control over their
activities. No offender should be allowed to assume any of the authority which belongs to the jail
staff or shall an inmate be allowed to exercise authority, supervision, and control over the

DUTIES OF CUSTODIAL FORCE

1. Supervise and maintain order and discipline of inmates housing units, those assembled for religious
services, entertainment, and athletics, during meals, classes, work details, baths, and visits;
2. Censor offender’s mail;
3. Inspect security devices;
4. Maintain inner and outer perimeter security;
5. Escort inmates to courts, other authorized places of confinement, and to hospitals in cases of
emergencies;
6. Ensure the custody and safety of those confined in jail;
7. Escort visitors within the jail premises;
8. Report any infringement of rules and regulations to proper authorities;
9. Inform the Warden of any emergency case;
10. Keep and maintain records of the inmates;
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by competent jail

INMATE’S COUNT
It is a part of the institutional procedure that at specified times during each 24-hour period, all inmates
are physically counted. For this type of count, the general procedure is as follows:

1. Each inmate is counted physically at specified times;

2. During the count, all movements of inmates shall cease until the count is completed;
3. The count must be accurate. A positive verification must be made that inmates are physically
present
4. Result of each count of a group of inmates is submitted to the Warden and/or Deputy Warden; and
5. If the total jail count does not tally with the total jail population at any given time, a verification shall
be made. An immediate report shall be rendered to the Warden and/or Deputy Warden for any
unaccounted

SECURITY PROCEDURES DURING MEAL SERVICE

 Security measures must be considered in the serving of food inside the cells. A jailer should not
enter the cells of the inmates to distribute food unless another officer is available to handle the keys
and control the entrance door. When food distribution is to be undertaken with only one officer on
duty, it is essential that the food shall be served without unlocking the door if there is a danger of
being overpowered by the inmate.

 DINING ROOM SECURITY

1. As a general precaution, individual mess utensils of inmates shall be made of

2. When dining rooms are provided, the inmates should be marched in columns of two’s along
designated routes under the supervision of one or two jail personnel. Other officials may be
stationed along the route to direct the orderly movement of inmates to and from the mess hall.
3. There must be a roving supervisor to handle occasional disturbances or settle
4. After meals, all utensils used by the inmates should be collected. This should be strictly supervised
by jail personnel; to be sure that no utensils are brought out from the dining
5. Forks, spoons, and other kitchen utensils should be checked and accounted for after every meal.

MAIL CENSORSHIP
 Communication with relatives, friends, and lawyers is encouraged among inmates through
correspondence. However, this privilege will be extended to inmates subject to the following regulations:

1. Duly designated censor, a member of the custodial force will maintain and record all incoming and
outgoing mails of inmates;
2. The inmate’s mail shall be opened and searched only by qualified, trained, and authorized jail
personnel.
3. Letters containing currency, checks, or money should be marked with the amount enclosed and
deposited with the Trust Office/Property Custodian. The receiving officer should list down the
amount received on a receipt form in duplicate. The original receipt signed by the receiving officer
should be kept for the record and the duplicate copy should be given to the inmate for his
information;
4. All greeting cards should be carefully examined, and fillers of any kind therein should be collected
for laboratory examination;
5. Photographs clearly within the scope of the jail regulations should be marked on the reversed side
and placed in the envelope;
6. Any item or correspondence or enclosure that does not conform with the regulations or are
detrimental to security, order, and discipline of the jail should be bought to the attention of the jail
warden;
7. In the censoring of mail, prison slang, unusual nicknames, and sentences with double meaning
should be carefully studied and analyzed to determine their real meanings;
8. All letters containing statements concerning the security or reputation of the jail, like attempts of
escape, smuggling/trafficking of contraband and statement that may affect the rules and policies,
etc. shall be forwarded to the Officer-in-Charge of mail censorship;
9. All letters passed by censors should bear the censor’s stamp at the top of each page and on the
envelope. The letter should be placed back in the same envelope and resealed;
10. A listing of mail for inmates should be properly posted in a conspicuous place. This will also form
part of the records of the jail;
11. If the inmate fails to claim his letter within twenty-four (24) hours after it has been posted, the mail
should be delivered to him;
12. Contents of inmate’s mail should not be discussed with other jail personnel, except for official
purposes; and
13. All outgoing mails shall pass through the normal mail facility of the jail subject to the usual
censorship.

FIRE PREVENTION RULES

Fires do not only cause financial losses but also loss of lives and property. To prevent occurrences of
conflagration in jails and minimize its effect if such occur, the following rules should be followed:

1. Jail Warden must designate a smoking area for inmates;

2. Fire extinguishers should be placed in close proximity to all housing units and should be located in
strategic places in buildings, and work area;
3. Maintain reserved water placed inside available drums or cans and some with san placed in
strategic places for ready use;
4. Keys to all emergency exits, cells, brigades, and storage places of fire-fighting equipment should be
made available. Such keys should have tags, marked distinctly to avoid confusion during
emergencies;
5. Portable floodlights should be available in the control center for night fires; and
6. Government equipment should be placed with markings, tags, or symbols to determine its priority
during the evacuation phase.

EMERGENCY PLANS
Emergency plans for fires or conflagrations, riots or violent disturbances, jailbreaks, and others should
be formulated to suit the physical structure and other factors peculiar to the individual jail. Fire plan and
the like should become a part of the operational plans which every jail is expected to maintain. It is
important that each participant must know his particular role.
a.    Plan in Case of Fires or Conflagrations

 At the first sign of fire, the Control Center shall immediately sound a prearranged alarm either by a
siren, bell, or any other means available. At the same time, notify the nearest Bureau of Fire or PNP
 station and other agencies that may help in putting out the fire as well as evacuate the inmates
affected.
 All available jail personnel should be organized in securing inmates while members of firefighting
units of BFP are putting gout the fire;
 The Desk officer or the person-in-charge of the keys to the storage for fire-fighting equipment,
emergency gates, and gates of different cells/brigades, should distribute the keys to the responsible
personnel concerned;
 All inmates in the affected area shall be required to help in putting out the fire, using water and sand
in the drums and cans, the fire-fighting equipment, fire extinguishers, and such other things available
to put out the fire;
 The fire crew shall immediately respond to the scene to put out the fire while the other jail personnel
shall station themselves according to the PLAN;
 If there is a necessity to evacuate government records, supplies, and equipment, they should be
evacuated to a safe place according to priority and under proper guard;
 If it is necessary to evacuate the jail population, they should be evacuated in an orderly manner,
using the closed vans and other vehicles, or by any other means, to prearranged buildings or
detention centers for their safe and temporary confinement under strict security;
 When all-clear alarm has been sounded, first aid shall be administered to the injured and an
institution-wide count of inmates should be made, and a security check immediately follows;
 If the inmates were evacuated and the jail is still intact, they should be returned to the Jail and
continue normal jail activities; and
 Thorough investigation relative thereto should be thereafter be conducted and reports must be
rendered to the Provincial Jail Administrator who will subsequently submit the same to the Regional
Director copy furnished to the Station or Sub-Station Commander. A report will be rendered to Chief,
BJMP by the RD

b.    Plan for Riots and Violent Disturbances.

 At the sound of the first prearranged alarm, all inmates must be locked up inside their respective
cells/quarters. Inmate’s work crew should be brought immediately into designated areas by
custodians for accounting and subsequently locked after a headcount;
 If the disturbances occur during the visiting period, all visitors should be immediately ushered out of
the visiting premises to the most secured portion of the jail previously predetermined for this
purpose. They should not be permitted to get out of the premises until proper accounting of inmates
shall have been made;
 Simultaneously, all members of the security group out on post immediately report to the Desk Officer
and shall make themselves available for emergency deployment. All critical posts shall be covered
accordingly. The most senior officer present shall automatically take command of the force and
make an assessment of the situation;
 The Control Center shall take into consideration the readiness of all communication lines for
emergency calls to the outside. At that moment, the operator should not entertain incoming calls
except purely official calls;
 The Desk Officer or the Armorer should make immediate preparation for the issuance of the
necessary anti-riot equipment and firearms;
 On his judgment and proper assessment of the prevailing condition, the Officer in command may
cause the division of the available force into three (3) groups as follows:

1. 1st group – to compose the initial wave of anti-riot assault contingent whose main objectives
shall be to disperse the rioters and get their leaders and shall be alarmed with wicker shields,
protective headgears, gas masks, and nightsticks or batons, when these are available.
2. 2nd group – to serve as a backup force to support the first group and for this purpose shall be
equipped with tear gas, guns and
3. 3rd group – to be composed of guards trained on proper handling and use of firearms who shall
be ready to fire when the lives of the guards are in peril on orders of the Officer-in-Command.

 When everything is ready, the Officer-in-Command shall, with the use of a megaphone or any public
address system, direct the inmates to cease and desist, return to their respective cells or face the
consequences of their acts. The known leaders should be called by their names and asked to stop
the rioting or disturbance;
 The second alarm shall be sounded when all efforts of the Officer-in-Command had failed. By this
time, all guards shall be prepared for the assault. The first group shall now enter the compound
 followed by the second group at a discreet distance. The third group shall be in a strategic position,
ready to fire when and if the lives of the guards are in danger;
 The first group shall be tasked with quelling the riot and getting the leaders of the rioting group, and
if met with stiff resistance, should withdraw on the order of their leaders;
 The Second Group shall not use riot control gases; except on orders of the Office- in-Command.
Gas should be used in such quantity to have the desire defects. When the area is saturated with
gas, the first group with gas mask shall attack using their batons to force the rioters back into their
cells and get the leaders. Use of pressurized water from the fire truck may be resorted to;
 On the instruction of the Officer-in-Command, the initial alarm shall be delayed to the
Superintendent, Station or Substation Commander and/or nearest police station or unit that will give
assistance to quell such disturbance in the jail;
 When conditions become critical and the disturbance has reached full scale, the Officer-in-
Command shall cause the sounding of the third alarm. At this instance, Control Center shall notify all
nearby police agencies for assistance and then all other plans in connection with jail uprisings shall
be executed. Nearby hospitals shall also be notified if the situation demands;
 As a last resort to prevent mass jailbreaks or serious assault upon members of the custodial forces,
the selected marksman of the third group may be ordered to fire, by the Officer-in-Charge, only after
due warning shots. Here again, reasonable caution, to ensure the safety of individuals, is imperative.
The order to fire should be given only as a last resort, not necessarily to kill but only to maim at
designated targets, not at innocent bystanders, a fellow officer or some other employees; and
 Finally, after any such incident, the following steps should be undertaken:

1. Administer first aid to the injured;

2. Conduct headcount;
3. Segregate ring leaders and agitators;
4. Confiscate bladed items or materials used during riot or disturbance and check the security of
the institution;
5. Conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. Prosecute those who have violated the laws,
rules, and regulations;
6. Repair damages;
7. Adopt effective measures to prevent a repetition of similar incidents; and
8. Submit reports to the Provincial Administrator and copy furnished the Central Office of the Jail
Bureau, and the Station and Sub-Station Commanders

c.        Plan for Escapes or Jailbreaks.

 The Control Center shall immediately sound the alarm and the Warden or Desk Officer shall be
notified;
 At the first sound of the alarm, all prisoners shall be locked in their respective cells while those in
work details should be marched in an orderly manner to their cells;
 All jail personnel, custodial or noncustodial shall make themselves available for emergency
deployment with the exception of those previously assigned. The Desk Officer or the Armorer shall
issue firearms to members of the custodial force who shall immediately be dispatched to strategic
posts according to the PLAN;
 A simultaneous institution-wide accounting shall be made to determine the number of inmates who
escaped, and their identities established;
 As soon as the identities of the escapees have been established, their names and other personal
circumstances shall be immediately flashed to all units of the province, district, station or substation,
and all nearby stations shall be notified;
 Radio and television stations and other news media shall be notified and, if possible, furnished with
the escapees’ photographs for possible publication and flashing over the televisions;
 Coordination with the law enforcement agencies such as PNP and NBI will be established in a
province for nationwide manhunt;
 Recovery teams shall be organized to proceed to all known liars, hangouts, residences, and houses
of immediate relatives and friends for the immediate recapture of the escapees;
 In case of mass jailbreak, all members of the custodial force shall be immediately issued firearms
and assigned to critical posts to block the escape routes while the pursuing teams should get out of
the jail premises to recapture the escapees. The rest of the jail personnel and custodial force who
are off-duty shall be contacted by phone or through the fastest means available to require them to
report for duty immediately;
 If an officer or any member is held hostage, reasonable caution should be taken to ensure his/her
safety;
 If the Warden is held hostage, for all intents and purposes, he ceases to exercise authority and the
next in command or the most officer present shall take over;
 If there are no hostages and the inmates are still inside the jail compound and continue to defy
orders given by the Warden or by the Officer-in-Charge, procedures shall be activated immediately
according to plan;
 Maximum force shall be deployed for escapees found holding on an area to pressure them to
surrender and avert their movements; and
 An investigation shall be conducted to determine any flaws in the Security Plan for a possible
correction to be submitted to the Jai Regional Director, copy furnished to the Central Office of the
Jail Bureau, the Station or Sub-Station Commander of the