CHAPTER I

POLICE DOCTRINE:

What is Police Doctrine?

Police doctrine is defined as authoritative statement of principles prescribing the proper acquisition, use and
employment of PNP human and material resources to achieve plan objectives.

Types of Police Doctrine

There are two types of Police doctrine namely:

1. Primary Police doctrine and

2. Secondary Police doctrine.

1. Primary Police Doctrine

The following are the kinds of Primary Police doctrine:

a. Fundamental Police Doctrine

Fundamental Police doctrine refers to the basic principle in planning, organization, and management of the
Philippine National Police in support of the overall pursuits of the vision, mission, strategic action, and plan attainment.

b. Operational Police Doctrine

Operational Police doctrine refers to the principles and rules governing the planning, organizing, directing and
employment of PNP forces in the accomplishment of basic security operational mission in the maintenance of peace and
order, crime prevention and suppression, internal security, and public safety operation.

c. Functional Police Doctrine

Functional Police doctrine is a kind of Police doctrine which provides guidelines for specialized activities of the
Philippine National Police in the broad field of interest such as personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics planning,
comptrollership, community relations, investigation, research, and training.

2. Secondary Police Doctrine

The following are the kinds of Secondary Police doctrine namely:

a. Complimentary Doctrine

This doctrine is formulated jointly by two or more bureaus to affect a certain operation with regards to public
safety and peace and order.

b. Ethical Doctrine

This doctrine defines the fundamental principles governing the rules of conduct, attitude, and behavior of every
police officer…
ETHICS, defined.

Ethics may be defined in the following ways:

- as the set of established principles governing virtuous behavior.

- as the discipline which deals with the study of standard of conduct and moral judgment
- as the study and philosophy of human conduct, emphasizing the determination of right and wrong or to the
basic principles of right action.
- as the study and analysis of what constitutes good or bad conduct.

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICS

Public service, defined.

Public services are government-provided or funded services meant to ensure essential services are accessible to
all, regardless of income, often subject to extensive regulation, and can also refer to an academic field of study.

Police service, defined.

A Police service may be defined as a body sanctioned by local, state, or national government to enforce laws and
apprehend those who break them.

Public Servants treat their office as a public trust, using power and resources for public interest, not to attain
personal benefit or private interest incompatible with the public good.

Distinction between Police Force and Police Service A Police Force and a Police Service may be distinguished in
the following ways:

Police Services emphasize proactive, cooperative, and peaceful approaches to policing, actively involving the
community in finding solutions. They view conflict resolution through peaceful means as a sign of strength, even if they
carry arms. In contrast, Police Forces tend to be more reactive, militaristic, and focused on maintaining control, often
aiming for arrest and charge outcomes.

PRINCIPLES GOVERNING PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICS

The following are the principles governing public service ethics, namely:

Objective Judgment

Public servants use independent objective judgment in performing their duties, and decide all matters based on
the merits.

Accountability

A government is conducted openly, efficiently, equitably, and honorably that permits the citizenry to make
judgments and hold government officials accountable.

Democratic Leadership

It is a fundamental principle that a public servant is duty-bound to respect the principles of representative
democracy, and as such, he must set a positive example of good citizenship by scrupulously observing the letter and
spirit of laws and rules.
 Respectability

A public servant is duty-bound to safeguard public confidence and integrity of government by being honest, fair,
caring, and respectful and by avoiding conduct creating the appearance of impropriety or which is otherwise unbefitting
a public official.

VALUES, defined.

Values refers to the accepted principles or standards of a person or a group of persons.

What is the basis of the Police Ethical Doctrine:

The Police Ethical Doctrine is based on the principles that "All PNP members in the performance of their duties
shall fully abide by the Ethical Doctrine."

This Ethical Doctrine was culled from:

(a) The PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard (COPCES) which is anchored on the divine and
moral precepts,

(b) The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and,

(c) other relevant provisions of the Revised Penal Code,

(d) RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees),

(e) RA 3019 (Anti-Graft Practices Act),

(f) R.A. 7080 - An Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder

(g) P.D. 46 - Making it punishable for public officials and employees to receive, and for private people to give gifts
on any occasions, including Christmas.

(h) RA 6975 (DILG/PNP Law of 1991) and other related special laws.

COMMITMENT OF THE PNP MEMBERS:

The following are the commitments of PNP members:

(1) All PNP personnel shall take upon themselves that the intent and spirit of this Doctrine are honored and
always upheld.

(2) Directors, Chiefs and Heads of Offices/Stations shall set the example and be responsible for the adherence to
this Doctrine.

(3) Priests/Minister/Imams of the PNP Chaplain Service while setting the example, shall actively participate in
enhancing the internalization of this Doctrine.

(4) All members of the PNP shall take an oath that they shall commit themselves to this Doctrine.

The Oath of Commitment

The oath of commitment shall be done:

(a) upon entry into the PNP,

(b) upon promotion to the next higher rank, and (c) upon assumption of office/position.
PNP POLICIES

The following are the policies of the PNP regarding the adherence of the Doctrine:

All PNP members (uniformed or non-uniformed personnel) shall execute a Pledge of Covenant to adhere to this
Doctrine.

Propagation, Development, and adherence of this Doctrine is a command policy, and its implementation thereof
is a command responsibility of PNP Commanders/ Directors at all levels.

The PNP shall maintain the PNP Code of professional Conduct and Ethical Standard (COPCES) as conveyor of this
PNP Ethical Doctrine.

All PNP personnel shall be issued upon entry into the police service a copy of the PNP COPCES which shall be
considered accountable property and shall bring with them daily.

The PNP COPCES shall be internalized by all members and institutionalized in the PNP. It is part of the circular of
all PNP academic courses and has been integrated in moral value programs conducted through regular police information
and education activities.

There shall be a continuous appraisal and study on the effectiveness of the PNP COPCES consistent with the
growth and dynamics of performance standards and professionalization of the PNP.

The PNP COPCES shall be subject to review initially three (3) years and every five (5) years thereafter, or sooner if
the need arises, for possible revision and/or modification of its implementation strategy.

The PNP Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability (PNPORSPA) shall oversee the internalization of the
PNP COPCES, and the DHRDD shall monitor the adherence of PNP members to this Ethical Doctrine.

CANONS OF POLICE ETHICS

The following are the canons of the Police Ethics:

1. Primordial Police Responsibility

2. Limitation of Police Authority

3. Knowledge of the Law and other Responsibility

4. Use of proper Means to Obtain Proper Ends 5. Cooperation with Public Officials

6. Proper Conduct and Behavior

7. Conduct towards the Community

8. Conduct in Arresting Law Violator

9. Firmness in Refusing Gifts or Favors Impartial Presentation of Evidence

PROFESSIONAL POLICE PRINCIPLES

The following are the Professional Police Principles:

1. Prevention of Crime and Disorder

The prevention of crime and disorder is the fundamental reason of the Police existence as an alternative to the
repression of crime and disorder by police force and severity of legal punishment.

2. Cooperation of the Community

PNP members secure the willingness and cooperation of the community as well as the voluntary observance of the law
by the community it serves.

3. Unreasonable Cooperation Force Reduce Community

PNP members shall use reasonable force only, when necessary, in the discharge of their duty.

4. Use of Reasonable Force When Persuasion Is Not Sufficient

PNP members shall use reasonable force only, when necessary, in the discharge of their duty.

5. Impartial Enforcement of Laws

Impartial enforcement of laws means without regard to the justice and injustice of the substance of laws.

6. The Community Are the Police

This affirms historic tradition that the police are the community, and the community is the police.

7. Police Should Not Usurp Judicial Powers

This means that the Police are never averaging individuals of the state of authoritative judging guilt of punishing the
guilt.

8. Reduction of Crime and Disorder

This is a test of police efficiency.

9. Rule of Enforcement Impartially Observed

This means that the Police consider the safety and security of who might be caught in the crossfire or arm encounters.

10. Police Discretion

This pertains to the principle of reasonableness guides the officers considering all surrounding circumstances whether
any legal action shall be taken.
 EXERCISES

IDENTIFICATION. Write what is being asked for. Write your answer in the space provided for.

1. Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

Republic Act No. 6713

2. Known as the Anti-Graft Practices Act.

Republic Act No. 3019, also known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act

3. An Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder.

Republic Act No. 7080, also known as the Plunder Law

4. A law making it punishable for public officials and employees to receive, and for private persons to give gifts on
any occasions, including Christmas.

Republic Act No. 6713, Section 7

5. Known as the DILG/PNP Law of 1991.

Republic Act No. 6975, also known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990

6. It is defined as an authoritative statement of principles prescribing the proper acquisition, use, and employment
of PNP human and material resources to achieve plan objectives.

PNP Operational Procedures (PNP POP)

7. This refers to the basic principle in planning, organization, and management of the Philippine National Police in
support of the overall pursuits of the vision, mission, strategic action, and plan attainment.

Strategic Management Doctrine (SMD)

8. This doctrine refers to the principles and rules governing the planning, organizing, directing, and employment of
PNP forces in the accomplishment of basic security operational mission in the maintenance of peace and order,
crime prevention and suppression, internal security, and public safety operation.

Police Operational Procedures (POP)

9. A kind of Police doctrine which provides guidelines for specialized activities of the Philippine National Police in
the broad field of interest such as personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics planning, comptrollership,
community relations, investigation, research, and training.

Specialized Police Operations Doctrine (SPOD)

10. This doctrine is formulated jointly by two or more bureaus in order to affect a certain operation with regards to
public safety and peace and order.

Interagency Doctrine

11. This doctrine is formulated jointly by two or more bureaus in order to affect a certain operation with regards to
public safety and peace and order.

Interagency Doctrine
 12. This doctrine defines the fundamental principles governing the rules of conduct, attitude, and behavior of every
police officer.
Code of Ethics
13. It is defined as the set of established principles governing virtuous behavior.
Morality
14. It is defined as the discipline which deals with the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment.
Ethics
15. It is defined as the study and philosophy of human conduct, emphasizing the determination of right and wrong
or the basic principles of right action.
Moral Philosophy or Ethics
16. It is defined as the study and analysis of what constitutes good or bad conduct.
Ethical Analysis
17. It is defined as a body sanctioned by local, state, or national government to enforce laws and apprehend those
who break them.
Police Force or Law Enforcement Agency
18. It focuses more on a proactive/preventative/intervention style of Policing.
Police Service
19. It tends to be more reactive, militaristic, and aggressive in its approach & response to situations.
Police Force
20. It refers to the accepted principles or standards of a person or a group of people.
Ethics
21. This pertains to the principle of reasonableness that guides the officers considering all surrounding
circumstances whether any legal action shall be taken.
Use of Force Continuum
22. It is the fundamental reason for the Police existence as an alternative to the repression of crime and disorder by
police force and severity of legal punishment.
Maintenance of Peace and Order
23. It is based on the principle that "All PNP members in the performance of their duties shall fully abide by the
Ethical Doctrine."
Ethical Doctrine
24. This refers to the accepted principles standards of a person or a group of persons.
Ethics
25. It is a fundamental principle that a servant is duty-bound to respect the principles public of representative
democracy, and as such, he must set a positive example of good citizenship by scrupulously observing the letter
and spirit of laws and rules.
Principle of Rule of Law and Good Governance
TRUE OR FALSE. Write True if the statement is correct and write False of the statement is wrong.

1. Only uniformed members of the PNP members shall execute a Pledge of Covenant to adhere to this
FALSE Doctrine.

2. Propagation, development, and all levels. adherence of this Doctrine is a command policy, and its
TRUE implementation thereof is a command responsibility of PNP Commanders/ Directors at

3. The PNP shall maintain the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard (COPCES) as
TRUE conveyor of this PNP Ethical Doctrine.

4. All PNP personnel shall be issued upon entry into the police service a copy of the PNP COPCES which
FALSE shall be considered accountable property and shall bring with them every Monday of the week.

5. The PNP COPCES shall be internalized by all members and institutionalized in the PNP. It is part of the
TRUE circular of all PNP academic courses and has been integrated in moral value programs conducted through
regular police information and education activities.

6. There shall be a continuous appraisal and study on the ineffectiveness of the PNP COPCES consistent
TRUE with the growth and dynamics of performance standards and professionalization of the PNP.

7. The PNP COPCES shall be subject to review initially three (3) years and every five (5) years thereafter,
TRUE or sooner if the need arises, for possible revision and/or modification of its implementation strategy.

8. The PNP Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability (PNPORSPA) shall oversee the
TRUE internalization of the PNP COPCES, and the DHRDD shall monitor the adherence of PNP members to this
Ethical Doctrine.

9. A public servant is not duty-bound to safeguard public confidence and integrity of government by
FALSE being honest, fair, caring, and respectful and by avoiding conduct creating the appearance of impropriety
or which is otherwise unbefitting a public official.

FALSE 10. Values refers to the unaccepted principles or standards of a person or a group of persons.
11. A government is not conducted openly, efficiently, equitably and honorably, that permits the citizenry
FALSE to make judgments and hold government officials accountable.

12. It is a fundamental principle that a public servant is duty-bound to respect the principles of
TRUE representative democracy, and as such, he must set a positive example of good citizenship by
scrupulously observing the letter and spirit of laws and rules.
13. A Police force focuses more on a proactive/ preventative/intervention style of Policing.

14. Police Services do not just take priority cues from the public they actively involve them in helping to
TRUE find their own solutions.

TRUE 15. Police service is a cooperative style of policing which is open.

16. The planned outcome of conflict is preferably resolution by peaceful means, if at all Even though
TRUE several Police Services routinely carry arms. This is not a weak option but one of its strengths possible
 17. The Police FORCE model tends to be more reactive militaristic and aggressive in its approach &
TRUE response to situations.

18. Police SERVICES tend to maintain control of the problem, process and the solutions. Although small,
organized groups of the public may be called upon to assist in identifying problems and setting
TRUE neighborhood area crime priorities.

19. A public service may be defined as a community interaction which is provided by government to
people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private
FALSE provision of services.

20. The term public force is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through democratic
TRUE elections) that certain services should be available to all, regardless of income.

21. Even where public services are neither publicly provided nor publicly financed, for social and political
TRUE reasons public servants are usually subject to regulation going beyond that applying to most economic
sectors.

22. Public service is also a course that can be studied at a college and/or university.
TRUE
23. Public servants use dependent objective judgment in performing their duties, and decide all matters
TRUE based on the merits.

24. A public force may be defined as a community interaction which is provided by government to people
living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private provision of
FALSE services.

25. All PNP personnel shall take upon themselves that the intent and spirit of this Doctrine are honored
TRUE and always upheld.
 CHAPTER II

POLICE OFFICER'S CREED AND STANDS ON BASIC ISSUES

Lesson Objective: After the lesson and interactive discussions, the students will be able to:

It is noteworthy that the police service is a noble profession which demands from its members specialized knowledge
and skills, as well as high standards of ethics and morality. As such, the members of the PNP must adhere to and
internalize the enduring core values of:

(a) love of God,

(b) respect for authority,
(c) selfless love and service for people,
(d) sanctity of marriage, and family life
(e) responsible dominion and stewardship over material things, and
(f) truthfulness.

THE POLICE OFFICER'S CREED

The following are the Police Officer's creed:

1. I believe in God, The Supreme Being, The Great Provider, and The Creator of all men and everything dear
to me.

In return, I can do no less than love Him, above all obeying His word, always seek His guidance in the performance of my
sworn duties and honor Him.

2. I believe that respect for authority is a duty.

I respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws of the land and the applicable rules and regulations. I recognize the
legitimacy and authority of the leadership. and obey legal orders of my superior officers.

3. I believe in selfless love and service to people.

Towards this end, I commit myself to the service of my fellowmen over and above my personal interest.

4. I believe in the sanctity of marriage and family life.

I shall set the example of decency and morality, shall have high regard for family life and value of marital fidelity.

5. I believe in responsible dominion and stewardship over material things.

I shall inhibit myself from extravagance and ostentatious display of material things. I shall help protect the environment
and conserve nature to maintain ecological balance.

6. I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness.

I must be trustworthy, and I shall always uphold the truth.

PNP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

It is noteworthy that the deployment and employment of PNP personnel require the organization and its members to
bare their stand on the following basic issues:
(a) PNP Image

The image of any organization affects the esprit d' corps, morale and welfare of the members, and sense of pride to the
organization. As such, all members of the PNP shall act in a manner that would reflect best on the PNP and live by the
PNP's core values.

(b) Career Management: The Key to Professionalism

Proper implementation of the PNP's Career Management will greatly enhance the personnel professionalization process
with regards to:

(a) procurement,

(b) training,

(c) promotion,

(d) assignment,

(e) placement,

(f) awards, and

(g) retirement.

The PNP shall formulate a stringent policy and strictly implement the human resources development system, compatible
to the equitable distribution of procurement, fair promotion, rationalized approach in assignment, skill development,
immediate grant of reward and award, and decent living upon retirement.

(c) Police Management Leadership

The effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the managerial capabilities and competent leadership of the men
and women who run the PNP organization. These attributes must therefore be one of the primary bases for
consideration in the selection of personnel for employment and deployment purposes.

(d) Equality In the Service

There shall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity to prove one's worth in the police service. The problem
on inequity thru class orientation and factionalism, both real and perceived, premised on favored assignment,
inequitable opportunity of training, unfair granting of promotion, and untimely awarding of achievements, any of these
would create an atmosphere of demoralization. The result is inefficiency and lack of teamwork to the detriment of the
PNP organization.

PNP leadership address the situation. The civilian character of the organization requires adherence to the rule on merit
and fitness system and to dissociate the above process from class orientation and factionalism.

(e) Delicadeza

In consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP, all members must have the moral courage to
sacrifice self-interest in keeping with the time-honored principle of delicadeza.

What is Delicadeza?

Delicadeza means being aware of proper decorum and ways of behaving. But as Confucius said, it is a virtue that should
come from inside of every individual. Thus, our true path should be the path of wisdom. In the public office context, it is
possessing grace to give up your office when there is impropriety involved.

It is about believing that there is a correct way of doing things, preserving your values, and not taking advantage of every
opportunity for self-gain.
(f) Police Lifestyle

The PNP shall promote and maintain a lifestyle for its members which the public will find credible and respectable. The
public expects a police officer to live a simple and dignified life. They must be free from greed, corruption and
exploitation.

(g) Political Patronage

PNP members shall inhibit themselves from soliciting political patronage on matters pertaining to assignment, award,
training, and promotion.

(h) Setting Example

All PNP members should set good example to their subordinates, as such, they should follow good example from the
superiors.

II. TRUE OR FALSE. Write True if the statement and write False of the statement is wrong.

1. The PNP shall formulate a stringent policy and strictly implement the human resources development
TRUE system, compatible to the equitable distribution of procurement, unfair promotion, irrationalized approach
in assignment, skill development, immediate grant of reward and award and decent living upon retirement.

2. In consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP, all members must have the moral
TRUE courage to sacrifice self-interest in keeping with the time-honored principle of valor.

3. Socrates said, it is a virtue that should come from inside of every individual. Thus, our true path should be
TRUE the path of wisdom.

4. In the public office context, it is possessing grace not to give up your office when there is impropriety
FALSE involved.

5. Integrity about believing that there is a correct way of doing things, preserving your values, and not
TRUE taking advantage of every opportunity for self-gain.

6. The PNP shall promote and maintain a lifestyle for its members which the public will find credible and
TRUE respectable. The public expects a police officer to live a simple and dignified life. They must be free from
greed, corruption, and exploitation.

7. PNP members shall may avail themselves in soliciting political patronage on matters pertaining to
FALSE assignment, award, training and promotion.

TRUE 8. Some PNP members shall set good example to their subordinates, as such, they should follow good
example from the superiors.
9. The ineffectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the managerial capabilities and competent
TRUE leadership of the men and women who run the PNP organization. These attributes must therefore be one of
the primary bases for consideration in the selection of personnel for employment and deployment
purposes.

10. Junior members of the PNP shall act in a manner that would reflect best on the PNP and live by the
TRUE PNP's core values.
 CHAPTER III

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARD (RA 6713)

Philippine National Police Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard (also known as PNP Code of Conduct)

Ethical, defined.

Ethical may be defined as a condition in accordance with right principles, as defined by a given system of ethic or
professional conduct.

Standard of Police Professionalism

Standard of Police Professionalism means that the PNP members shall perform their duties with:

(a) integrity,

(b) intelligence and

(c) competence

In the application of specialized skills and technical knowledge with excellence and expertise.

Police Professional Conduct

The following are the Police Professional conducts:

(a) Commitment to Democracy

Uniformed PNP members shall commit themselves to the democratic way of life and values and maintain the principle of
public accountability. They shall always uphold the Constitution and be loyal to our country, people, and organization,
above their loyalty to any person.

(b) Commitment to Public Interest

PNP members shall always uphold public interest over and above personal interest. All government properties, resources
and powers of their respective offices must be employed and used effectively, honestly, and efficiently, particularly to
avoid wastage of public funds and revenues. PNP members must avoid and prevent the "malversation" of human
resources, government time, property, and funds.

(c) Non-Partisanship

PNP members shall provide services to everyone without discrimination regardless of party or political affiliation in
accordance with existing laws and regulations.

(d) Physical Fitness and Health

PNP members shall strive to be always physically and mentally fit and in good health. As such, they shall undergo regular
physical exercises and annual medical examination in any PNP Hospital or Medical facility and shall actively participate in
the Physical Fitness and Sports Development Program of the Philippine National Police.
(e) Secrecy Discipline

PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of classified information against unauthorized disclosure, including
confidential aspects of official business, special orders, communications and other documents roster or any portion
thereof, contents of criminal records, identities of persons who may have given information to the police in confidence
and other classified information or intelligence material.

(f) Social Awareness

PNP members and their immediate family members shall be encouraged to actively get involved in religious, social and
civic activities to enhance the image of the organization without affecting their official duties.

(g) Non-Solicitation of Patronage

PNP members are encouraged to pursue self-improvement through career development and are prohibited from seeking
influence or recommendations from politicians, high-ranking government officials, prominent citizens, religious
organizations, or civic groups regarding their assignments, promotions, transfers, or those of their colleagues. They are
also prohibited from initiating petitions on their behalf and should advise their immediate relatives against interfering in
police service activities, especially in personnel assignments and reassignments.

(h) Proper Care and Use of Public Property

PNP members shall promote and maintain sense of responsibility in the protection, proper care and judicious disposition
and use of public property issued for their official use or entrusted to their care and custody just like " a good father of
their family".

When the Commander/Director is relieved from his post, all properties/equipment belonging to the government must be
turned over to the incoming. A committee for the purpose shall be proper. Hence, it is a prohibition for outgoing
Commander/Director to detach, remove and bring home or to his new assignment properties which do not personally
belong to him.

(i) Respect for Human Rights

In the performance of duty, PNP members shall respect and protect human dignity and uphold the human rights of all
persons. No member shall inflict, instigate, or tolerate extra-judicial killings, arbitrary arrests, any act of torture or other
cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or invoke superior orders or exceptional circumstances such as a state-of-war, a
threat to national security, punishment and shall not internal political instability or any public emergency as a
justification for committing such human rights violations.

(j) Devotion to Duty

PNP members shall perform their duties with dedication thoroughness, efficiency enthusiasm, determination, and
manifest concern for public welfare, and shall refrain from engaging in any activity which shall be conflict with their
duties as public servants.

(k) Conservation of Natural Resources

PNP members shall help in the development and conservation of our natural resources for ecological balance and
posterity as these are the inalienable heritage of our people.

(l) Discipline

PNP members shall always conduct themselves properly in keeping with the rules and regulations of the organization.
(m) Loyalty

PNP members shall be loyal to the Constitution and the police service as manifested by their loyalty to their superiors
peers and subordinates as well.

(n) Obedience to Superiors

PNP members shall obey lawful orders of and be courteous to superior officers and other appropriate authorities within
the chain of command. They shall readily accept whenever they are assigned anywhere in the country. Therefore, it is
prohibited for any personnel to petition in court or in any public forum his assignment.

(o) Command Responsibility

In accordance with the Doctrine on Command Responsibility, immediate Commanders/ Directors shall be responsible for
the effective supervision, control and direction of their personnel and shall see to it that all government resources shall
be managed, expended, or utilized in accordance with laws and regulations and safeguard against losses thru illegal or
improper disposition.

THE ETHICAL STANDARDS

Ethical standards, defined.

Ethical standards shall refer to established generally accepted moral values.

The following are the Ethical acts to be observed by every PNP member:

(a) Morality

PNP members shall adhere to high standards of morality and decency and shall set good examples for
others to follow. In no instance during their terms of office, among other things, shall they be involved as
owners, operators, managers or investors in any house of ill-repute or illegal gambling den or other places
devoted to vices, nor they shall patronize such places unless on official duty, and tolerate operations of such
establishments in their respective areas of responsibilities. They shall be faithful to their lawfully wedded
spouses.

(b) Judicious Use of Authority

PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority in the performance of duty.

(c) Integrity

PNP members shall not allow themselves to be victims of corruption and dishonest practices in accordance with
the provisions of RA 6713 and other applicable laws.

(d) Justice

Every PNP member shall strive constantly to respect the rights of others so that he/she can fulfill his/her duty
and exercises his/her rights as human being parent, child, citizen, worker, leader, or in other capacity and to see
to it that others do likewise.

(e) Humility

All PNP members should recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the masters of the people, as
such, they should perform their duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.
(f) Orderliness

Orderliness means that PNP members shall follow original procedures in accomplishing tasks assigned to them to
minimize waste in the use of time, money, and effort.

(g) Perseverance

To be considered perseverance, if once a decision is made, PNP members shall take legitimate means to achieve
the goal even in the face of internal or external difficulties, and despite anything which might weaken their
resolve in the course of time.