FTP GUIDELINES

FTP GUIDELINES
 Field Training Program?

Learning Goals
“At the end of this lecture: FTP/FTX participants will be able
to familiarize themselves with the general provisions of the
Field Training Program (FTP); and fully understand the
adapted concept as indicated in the FTP Manual in
consonance to the approved amendment. “
 ftp objective
ON THE JOB TRAINING
PSBRC/OOC

PATROL

TRAFFIC
PATROL
INVESTIGATION
 ftp objective
 To improve and update an FTO’s supervisory skills
in performing his complex duties efficiently in terms
of education, training and evaluation;

 To provide FTOs with concrete examples on how to

adapt new principles to current situations depending
on the ever-changing demands placed upon his
supervision; and

 To attain a fair and objective procedure of evaluating

recruits and the trainers as well.
 Simulate, apply or model classroom
instructions in real-life situations of
police work

ftp objective
 To produce qualified police officers
through effective on-the-job training
and performance evaluations; 

 To ensure that police recruits shall

internalize the core values of the police
service and instill pride in the
organization;
RATIONALE
“THE PNP IS FACING CHALLENGES IN
PRESERVING PEACE AND ORDER. IT HAS TO
EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO THE INCREASING
SECURITY NEEDS OF A GROWING POPULATION.”

“TO MEET THESE CHALLENGES, IT HAS TO BE

WELL PREPARED AND ORGANIZED. IT HAS TO
UNDERGO INTERNAL CHANGES AND TRANSFORM
ITSELF INTO A FORMIDABLE AND DYNAMIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, READY TO VANQUISH
LAW OFFENDERS AND ENEMIES OF THE STATE.”

“THIS CAN BE ATTAINED ONLY THROUGH

EFFECTVE TRAINING PROGRAMS.”
RATIONALE
“Police recruits are usually deployed to the
field after undergoing a six-month Basic
Recruit Training..

“Under a new concept of community

policing, their training shall be extended in
another activity wherein they shall implement
in actual field work what they had learned in
school

“This shall serve as a transition and

probationary period for them to sharpen their
knowledge and skills before performing their
regular police duties.
Definition of Terms
Daily Observation Report (DOR) – A document that shows
the daily performance of a police recruit and describes his
strength and weakness on a given day

Field Training – A learning process undertaken within a

working environment whereby the trainee acquire skills and
techniques or learn new processes and methods by doing the
job himself under the direction or instruction of the training
instructor or supervisor.

Field Training Officer Course (FTOC) – is a 17-day

training designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of
experienced police officers with the ranks of PO3-SPO3,
given to them in preparation to their new role once selected
to act as FTOs.
Definition of Terms
Field Training File (FTF)- is a compilation of documentation
detailing the performance (positive or negative) of a police
recruit.

Field Training Officer (FTO) – A police non – commissioned

officer with the rank of PO3 to SPO3 who shall act as a coach,
instructor, supervisor, documentor and evaluator of PTs either
on patrol, investigation of traffic phase during FTX/OJT.

Field Training Coordinator (FTC)- is a superior and

evaluator who works closely both with FTOs and PT.
Definition of Terms
Field Training Supervisor (FTS) – A police non –
commissioned officer with the rank of SPO3-SPO4 who is
trained and qualified to manage and supervise a group of FTO’s
and their respective police recruits in a particular phase (Patrol,
Traffic and Investigation) of the FTP.

Field Training Exercise/ On-the-job-training (FTX/OJT)- is

a 6-months training program that involves actual experience
and assignment in patrol, traffic and investigation works as
a requirement for permanency of appointment in the police
service.
Definition of Terms
Field Training Officers Development Program(FTODP)- is a
program that comprises two phases: (1) the field training officers
course; and (2) FTOs service duty obligation.

FTO Service Duty (FTOSD)- shall be the time required from

FTOs in one of the three phases of FTX/OJT.

Instructor`s Duty Pay(IDP)- a collateral allowance given to a

trained PNP uniformed personnel who teaches a subject or skill to
a PT.

Oversight Committee- is group established to evaluate reports

and recommendation coming from the Regional FTO selection
board pertaining to the FTODP.
Definition of Terms
Foot Patrol – Conducting security or observation of an area
or building by foot.

Investigation – The collection of facts for the purpose of

identifying the culprit, locating his whereabouts and providing
evidences to prove his guilt.

Investigation Phase – 60 days phase in the PNP FTP wherein

a police recruit experiences various aspects of investigation such
as studying and gathering evidences in a crime scene, conducting
interviews of witnesses or complainants to a crime or violation of
law, identification and interrogation of suspects, making affidavits or
summon statements and preparing documents for prosecution and
court proceedings.

Mobile Patrol – Conducting security or observation of an area or

surroundings of a building with the use of a patrol car.
Definition of Terms
Patrol – The action of going round an area or building at
regular intervals for purpose of security or observation.

Patrol Phase – A 85-days phase in the FTP whereby a police

recruit experiences police roles such as foot and mobile
patrols, responding to crime incidents or emergency calls,
apprehending a criminal or law violator, conducting rescue
missions and performing general crime prevention measures.

Police Recruit – One who had graduated from a six (6) month
Police Basic Recruit Course and is a candidate for the six (6)
month PNP Field Training Program.
Definition of Terms
Regional FTO Selection Board (RFSB)- is a group created
at the regional level to undertake screening and evaluation of
those potential FTOs to ensure that they possess the
criteria/qualifications so that competent and values-oriented
FTOs shall handle PT during the latter`s FTX/OJT.

Standard Training Package (STP)- a complete training

package for FTX/OJT designed for FTOs and PTs to ensure
that training goals and objectives of the program are met. It
also includes the training package to follow in he conduct of
FTOC.

Termination Proceedings- it is a due process given to the PTs

who failed to comply with the FTP standards in any of the three
phases of FTX/OJT.
Definition of Terms
Training Subsistence Allowance (TSA)- is an additional
allowance, or training emolument over and above the regular
subsistence allowance.

Probationary Oral Board (POB) – The Probationary Oral Board

is the final certification body composed of the Deputy Provincial
Director, Administrative Officer, Chief, Operations Division, Chief
Investigation Division and the CESPO. The POB will conduct a
panel interview on each police recruit after the latter has
successfully passed the three (3) training phases.

Recruit Skills Mastery Checklist – Are specific skills,

knowledge and abilities which are set as standards and guides for
FTO’s to train and evaluate their police recruits.
Definition of Terms
Remedial Training – The fourth and final phase of the four
(4) strike policy. A recruit would be subjected to termination
proceedings upon his failure to successfully pass remedial
training.

Remedial Test- is a special test/exercise given to a PT in

consideration for his/her failure in the first evaluation conducted by
the designated FTO in any of the three phases of FTX/OJT.

Standard Evaluation Guidelines (SEG p 102) – The

measurement from which a police recruit’s performance is rated in
accordance with three (3) criteria’s such as unsatisfactory,
satisfactory and excellent.
Definition of Terms
Traffic – The movement of vehicles or people in a
particular place or for particular purpose.

Traffic Phase – A one (1) month phase in the PNP FTP wherein
a police recruit experiences enforcing traffic laws, spotting and
apprehending traffic violators, issuing traffic citation tickets,
assisting motorist or pedestrians and preserving the peace and
order in the streets.

Weekly Performance Report – A consolidated report prepared

by the Field Training Supervisor (FTS) which shows a police
recruit’s achievement for the week.
 WHAT IS
Field Training Program?

A (training) program which involves actual experience and

assignment in patrol, traffic and investigation by all
members of the Philippine National Police as a requirement
for the permanency of their appointment. The program shall
be for twelve (12) months inclusive of the Basic Recruit
Course, as well as Officers Basic Course for officers. (Sec
19, RA 8551 and Sec 20, IRR RA 8551)
 A completion of a six-month Public Safety Basic
Recruit Course and another six- month
distributed to different Police Stations in Cities,
capital towns and Class A and B municipalities
Field Training Program
for their On-the job training.
Field Training Program
 The training is extended in
another activity wherein
they implement actual
field work what they had
learned in school.
 This serves as a transition
and probationary period
before performing their
regular police duties.

 In this way, the trainees will be

able to deploy better prepared,
disciplined and
professionalized law enforcers
 Field Training Program

Sec 19, RA 8551 provides that:

All uniformed members of the

PNP shall undergo a field
training program involving
actual experience and
assignment in patrol, traffic and
investigation as a requirement
for permanency of their
appointment.
 Field Training Program
 Sec. 19, RA 8551 did not
specify Counter-Insurgency
(COIN) training as part of the
mandated field training
program, hence its non-
inclusion in the manual.

 However, the police recruits

may undergo the Special
Counter-Insurgency Unit
Training (SCOUT) pursuant to
EO 110 after their completion
of the FTP.
All Police Recruits who have successfully
completed the six-month Public Safety Basic
Recruit Course shall undergo the six-month Field
Training Program, which shall be conducted by the
Concept of ftp
different Police Regional Offices nationwide.
Concept of ftp

Patrol

Traffic
Investigation
 Concept of ftp

Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Commitment of the PNP Leadership

• The Field Training Program is a

responsibility of the
PNP leadership.

• The program should be established in policy

and there should be acceptance within
the hierarchy.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Role of DHRDD

• The Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine

Development (DHRDD) of the PNP has the primary
responsibility in supervising the implementation of the
program.

• The counterparts of DHRDD in the lower levels should

likewise do the same.

• At the station level, the Administrative Section has

functional supervision over the program being also the
human resource training and development staff.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Venue of the Field Training Program

These new recruits shall be

distributed to the police stations
in cities, capital towns and Class
A or B municipalities where
activities on Patrol, Traffic and
Investigation are being
conducted.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Supervision by PROs/PPOs

• Upon graduation of the police recruits from the Public

Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC), the Police Regional
Offices (PROs) and National Support Units (NSUs)
concerned shall receive and prepare them for the Field
Training Program.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Supervision by PROs/RSTU’s
- shall conduct a pre-dispatch orientation
- how they will be distributed;
- what to expect from the FTP;
- their rights, duties, and responsibilities; and
- how long will they undergo the training.

It should be emphasized that they shall be trained and

evaluated during the Field Training Program and that only
those who pass FTP shall be recommended for permanent
appointment.
Unsuccessful recruits will be recommended for
termination from the service.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Supervision by PROs/PPOs

The Police Regional Offices shall monitor the

implementation of the program in their respective
Districts/Provinces and shall submit results of training
under this program to the Directorate for Human Resource
and Doctrine Development, NHQ PNP, Camp Crame.

The Districts and Police Provincial Offices shall supervise

the conduct of the program in their respective police
stations.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Role of chief of police

 The COP, shall ultimately be responsible for the
success of the FTP in his locality, the day-to-day
operations of the program shall be designated to his
Administrative Officer (PCO), who shall assume the
position as Chief, FTC in concurrent capacity.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Role of chief of police

 The COP shall insure that the Field Training Program
shall function efficiently and effectively to attain the
objectives of the FTP program.

  The COP concerned shall provide a space within the

station to be used as Field Training Center.

 The PNP shall provide the necessary supplies and

equipment for the office such as bond papers, folders,
tables, chairs, filing cabinet, computer sets and the
FTP reference materials.
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Role of chief, FTC

• The Chief, FTC shall be answerable to the COP on the
proper implementation of the FTP.

• He shall recommend for the appointment of Field

Training Supervisor (FTS) and Field Training Officers
(FTOs).

• If necessary, he shall render a written report to the COP

recommending for the termination of a police recruit who
failed to pass the program and upon the valid
recommendation of the Field Training Officer (FTO).
 Concept of ftp
Administrative Jurisdiction and Management Policy

Role of FTS and FTOs

• The Chief, FTC, Field Training Supervisors (FTSs) and
Field Training Officers (FTOs) are basically training
officers;

• Responsible for the training of the Police

Recruits detailed to them and they shall
work as a team to insure that the recruits
shall acquire the right knowledge and skills
of basic policing and the proper attitude of
a dedicated and service oriented police
officer.
 Qualified female FTO’s shall be designated to handle
female police recruits.
Female fto/police recruit
 Police Regional and Provincial Offices shall ensure
that there is a sufficient number of female PNCO’s
with the rank of PO3 to SPO4 assigned with the
concerned stations to perform additional duties as
Field Training Officers.
 The female FTO’s shall be distributed in the Patrol,
Traffic and Investigation sections of the station.
Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Chief-of-Police
Chief-of-Police

• Admits the police recruits assigned

to his station
• Ensures thatbythe
higher
rulesheadquarters
and policies
for field
of the training.
FTP are followed and that no
violations are committed; and
•Meets with staff’s concern about the
start of therequired
• Submits FTP and reports
if warranted,
to higher
include Field Training Activities in their
headquarters.
reports.

• Issues orders assigning police

recruits to undergo FTP in the station;
Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
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  Chief,
Chief, Field Training Center
• Prepares the orders of police recruits to
•undergo
Preparestheduty
FTP records
and to of FTOs
be signed forby COP.
• Maintains records of the FTP in the
Instructor’s Duty Pay purposes;
Field Training Center;
• Prepares orders designating FTOs to each
•police
Briefs the COP
recruit andon to violations
be signed ofbythe
therules
COP.
• Conducts monthly meetings of FTOs and
and regulations of the FTP.
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distributes find solutions to
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•problems;
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Coordinates FTPthe
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Chiefs of Precincts
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•Mastery
Prepares trainingStandard
Checklist, reports required by
Evaluation
Investigation Sections regarding the
higher headquarters
Guidelines (SEG), for signature
Training Handouts,by COP.
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involvement of their respective office or
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smooth implementation of the FTP.
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training Supervisor (FTS)
  Field training Supervisor (FTS)
 • In charge of FTOs and Police Recruits in each phase and
•check
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FTOs andremedial
in the Recruitstest
areof following the training
police recruits who
guidelines;
failed the test and evaluation of a certain knowledge or
skill listed in the mastery checklist;
• Collects the Daily Observation Reports (DORs) of FTOs;
• Evaluate FTOs;
• Checks if FTOs are accomplishing the DOR correctly;
• Ensure that both FTOs and police recruits are safe in the
• Makes
conduct the Weekly Performance Reports of police
of training.
recruits based on the DOR and other reports made by the
recruit and submits same to the C, FTC;
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer
 AN EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER

 DISPLAYS EXEMPLARY ABILITIES, CHARACTER AND

ACHIEVEMENT

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO TRAIN

POLICE RECRUITS DURING THE 2ND PHASE OF
FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM

 ENABLE POLICE TRAINEES TO MANAGE,

SUPERVISE AND LEAD IN VARIOUS ROLES,
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS AS PNP OFFICERS
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer
Duties of a Field Training Officer

•As a role model, his performance serves as an example

for the police recruits to follow. He serves as a field
training officer for police recruits or non – commissioned
officers newly-assigned to patrol, traffic or investigative
duties. He demonstrates professional standards of law
enforcement and provides limited supervision and work
direction for police recruits.
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer

Duties of a Field Training Officer

•Field Training Officers provide post-PSBRC, on–the–job

instruction to officers in the field.

•As an evaluator, the FTO is expected to appraise the

performance of a police recruit. His appraisal is based on
observations of actual field behavior and is completed
according to FTP appraisal guidelines. As a counselor, the
FTO is expected to provide the police recruit with
constructive criticism and suggestions for improved
performance.
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer
Duties of a Field Training Officer

  To attend monthly evaluation meetings. During the

meetings the FTOs are expected to discuss the strengths,
weaknesses, remedial training efforts and suggestions
for the future training of the police recruit.

To produce a Daily Observation Report (DOR) at the end

of each shift as an evaluation of the police recruit for that
particular day. The FTO shall maintain the Recruit Skills
Mastery Checklist located in the manual, which is a
record of incidents that the police recruit has been
exposed to.
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer
To be knowledgeable of current SOP’s, Rules,
Regulation and procedures, PNP policies, Local
Ordinances prevailing in the area and existing Laws.
 
To satisfactorily complete the FTO Course prior to
handling any police recruit.
 
To ensure that all Daily Quizzes are completed. No
advanced assistance with the answers will be provided.
 
To ensure that the police recruit maintains a working
knowledge of materials.
 
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer
 Relationship between their Recruits SHOULD BE
PROFESIONAL or STUDENT-TEACHER or SUPERVISOR-
SUBORDINATE relationship ONLY

 Supervise and conduct Saturday rank inspection

followed with drills and ceremonies which maybe
carried out once a Month at the PPO/PRO

 Carry out early morning road-run with

their Recruits
 Specific functions
at the City, Municipal and Station Level
  Field training officer

FTOs who will defer/withdraw during their FTO

Service Duty (FTOSD) due to justifiable reasons
should submit a memorandum to the C,FTC were the
justifiable reasons are the following;
 Sickness or physical incapacity
 Death of any member of their immediate family
 Being a victim or their immediate family of a major
untoward incident; and
 They are scheduled to undergo mandatory training
 Concept of ftp

COP
C,FT
C
FTS

FTOs FTOs FTOs

 Concept of ftp

Three (3) police functions (patrol, traffic,

investigation) should be given priority in
training because these constitute the
core of law enforcement activities.

 The On-the-Job Training involving

ACTUAL police work, needs close
supervision, necessary for safety
and effective learning of the police
recruit.
 Concept of ftp

 They (FTOs) shall lead and acquaint the

recruits on the actual operational
environment, check the recruits’
performance and prepare them for more
demanding police works in the future.

 The ratio of supervision shall be one (1)

FTO for every recruit in a particular
phase.

 The recruit shall automatically

become the buddy of the FTO in his
(FTO’s) regular police work.
 Concept of ftp
Amendment
 They (FTOs) shall lead and acquaint the
recruits on the actual operational
environment, check the recruits’
performance and prepare them for more
demanding police works in the future.

 The ratio of supervision shall be one (1)

FTO for every recruit in a particular
phase.

 The recruit shall automatically

become the buddy of the FTO in his
(FTO’s) regular police work.
Amendment
 Concept of ftp

 The recruit shall further be assigned

to another FTO when he goes to the
next phase of the program.

 This program is essentially a test of

the recruits’ knowledge and skills on
basic and proper policing.

 This shall give a chance for the PNP

to produce the best and qualified
recruit to serve as a law enforcer
and public servant.
Concept of ftp

 Only those who completed and

passed the program shall be
recommended for permanent
appointment to the PNP.

 It must be stressed that the

FTP is an On-the-Job Training
involving ACTUAL police work,
hence, close supervision is
necessary for safety and
effective learning of the police
recruit.
COMMAND GUIDANCE
In accordance to FTP Guidelines
 Police Recruits must NOT be utilized as force
multipliers and tasked to render regular police duties;

 Designation of FTOs who have NO FTODP/FTOC

training;
 NO assigning of more than eight (8) Police Recruits to
one (1) FTO;
 There should be NO DEPLOYMENT of Recruits to
critical areas in the absence of their FTOs;
 Utilization of the Recruits not govern by the rules of
Field Training Exercises;
 Recruits should not be allowed to wear their badges
and chevron as part of their uniform during their 2nd
phase FTP;

 Police Recruits should not carry or bring their

Firearms while on their Field Training Program;
 Deploying Recruits in areas not considered as cities,
Class A municipalities, and in some cases, in ISO
affected areas, as support and augmentation to local
police of the region;
 Detailed of FTOs to RSTUs for the whole duration of
the 2nd Phase of FTP and FTOs should NOT
performing dual functions in the station (as FTOs and
as station personnel).
 Police Recruits should NOT tasked to perform night
duties and deployment in special occasions;

 Police Recruits should NOT utilized during police

intel operations;
implementation
 implementation

 In the absence of
 The quarters, clothing
 andthese facilities, the
Availablesubsistence
barracks
Chief, FTP Office
or
allowances government
of police
shall assist the
buildings
recruits can be
recruit’s shall be
pool their
used asfor training
utilized
resources to their hire
quarters of purposes
intended recruits.
apartments near
during the FTP.
police stations as
quarters and to have
organized mess.
Implementation: UNIFORM
Implementation: UNIFORM
 PART II:
EVALUATION OF THE
FIELD TRAINING
PROGRAM
 CHAPTER IV
 
THE FIELD TRAINING
PROGRAM PHASES
 Field Training Program Phases
PATROL
 
Patrol is considered the backbone of the police
service.
-It is one of the main reasons why police organizations
exist.
-- Police officers have the duty to go around a populated
area for purposes of security and observation.
-- They have to go out by foot or in motor vehicles in
crime prone areas within their respective beats to look
for and apprehend criminals or law violators or to
respond to citizens under threat or calling for
assistance.
 Field Training Program Phases
PATROL
 
Objectives
 
At the end of the Patrol Phase, a police recruit is
expected to perform the following tasks with a high degree
of efficiency and expertise:
 
•Develop his patrol skills required of a beat patrol officer;
•Demonstrate proper and correct procedure in the conduct
of foot or mobile patrol operations;
•Display proper usage of radio codes and radio operation;
 Field Training Program Phases
PATROL
 
Objectives
 
•Use appropriate arrest techniques, hand-to-hand
combat, and weapons skills in every operation;
•Learn how to drive with skill and dexterity;
•Use proper grammar, syntax as well as provide factual,
accurate and detailed information when writing

incident reports;
•Apply his knowledge of Philippine laws, rules and
regulations in every activity;
 Field Training Program Phases
TRAFFIC
 
Introduction
 
One of the perennial problems plaguing the country
each year is the worsening traffic conditions, especially
in urban areas. Hence, proper traffic implementation by
members of the PNP will greatly affect and improve our
economy.
 
The Traffic Phase of the FTP is a four (4) week on-the-
job training course. Police recruits shall experience
traffic enforcement operations, under the guidance of
trained traffic FTOs.
 
 Field Training Program Phases
TRAFFIC
Objectives
 
At the end of the Traffic Phase, a police recruit is
expected to perform the following tasks with a high
degree of efficiency and expertise:
 
•Strictly enforce traffic laws and regulations;

•Direct and control traffic pursuant to the Traffic Code

of the Philippines;

•Respond appropriately to traffic accidents and other

emergencies;  
 Field Training Program Phases
TRAFFIC

Objectives
 
•Prevent car thefts (Anti-carnapping activities);

•Exhibit proficiency in use of equipment and resources;

•Use proper grammar, syntax as well as provide factual,

accurate and detailed information when writing
incident reports;
 
 
 Field Training Program Phases
TRAFFIC

Objectives
 
•Prevent car thefts (Anti-carnapping activities);

•Exhibit proficiency in use of equipment and resources;

•Use proper grammar, syntax as well as provide factual,

accurate and detailed information when writing
incident reports;
 
 
 Field Training Program Phases
INVESTIGATION

Introduction:
 
The PNP based on its mandate conducts
investigation in order to identify the suspect, to locate
his whereabouts and to provide evidence of his guilt.
The activity combines practical and scientific
approaches in gathering facts and evidences needed for
a successful prosecution of the case against a suspect.
 
 Field Training Program Phases
INVESTIGATION

Objectives:
 
A police recruit is expected to perform the following
tasks with a high degree of efficiency and expertise:
 
•Develop an analytical and inquisitive mind needed
for crime investigation activities;
•Implement proper and correct procedure in crime
scene processing;
•Exhibit a professional and accurate technique when
identifying and interviewing suspects;
 Field Training Program Phases
INVESTIGATION
Objectives:
 
•Expeditiously identify and locate suspects through
evidence analysis;

•Use proper grammar, syntax as well as provide factual,

accurate and detailed information when writing
police reports or affidavits or during blotter entry;

•Apply his knowledge of RPC, statutes, Rules of Court,

and other significant jurisprudence in the conduct of
his responsibilities and tasks. 
 CHAPTER V

 Performance Evaluation
Policies and Methods
 
 REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

Daily Observation Report (DOR)

 

•It is completed daily by the FTO;

• It provides vital information regarding the performance
of the police recruit ;
•It identifies the strengths and weakness of the recruit;
•Source of information for FTO’s and other training
officers to decide whether or not the recruit can
progress to other subjects or has to retake an activity
where he has failed.
 
 REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

1.2 The Weekly Performance Report

 
All Field Training Supervisors are required to submit
a Weekly Performance Report, which is further
documentation of the relative progress made by the
recruit.
The Weekly Performance Report is an objective
assessment of the recruit’s progress and performance
based on the documents submitted by the FTOs such as
DORs, results of the quizzes and written reports like
spot reports, blotter entry etc.
 
 REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

1.3 The Field Training File

 
The FTO is responsible for starting a training file for
each new trainee.

The Field Training File is a compilation of

documentation detailing the performance (positive or
negative) of a police recruit. The information in the file
shall be treated as confidential.
 REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

1.4 The Field Training Tracking Sheet

 
The Field Training Tracking Sheet for each police
recruit shall be accomplished by the Field Training
Supervisor (FTS) as each DOR in turned in daily.

It is a very useful management tool in determining

trends, the trainee’s over-all progress, and certain
aspects of FTO performance.
 REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

1.5 Standardized Evaluation Guidelines (SEG)

 
The Standardized Evaluation Guidelines (SEG) are
the “measuring stick” against which the police recruit’s
performance are evaluated.

It sets the level or mark from which a recruit’s

progress is compared. To attain fairness and objectivity,
the SEG shall be the only standard of behavior to be
used in the program.
 
 MANDATORY
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 

At the end of each training phase ,a police recruit is

required to undergo a written examination.

To avoid biasis, the exam shall be conducted and

supervised by the Police Provincial Office (PPO)
through the Administrative Officer.

The PPO shall monitor the progress of the FTP in the

stations and schedule the conduct of the written
examinations.
 MANDATORY
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 

PPO shall conduct the written examinations for all

recruits in one place and time. The results should be
furnished to the HRDD, PRO and stations concerned.

The PPO is required to construct two (2) sets of

examinations. The Mandatory Written Exam and the
second set the Retake Examination.

Under no circumstances should the PPO construct

questions which were not part of the curriculum or the
training hand-outs.
 PROBATIONARY ORAL
BOARD  

Police recruit will be subjected to a panel interview by

the Probationary Oral Board (POB) composed of the
following individuals:
 
Deputy Provincial Director (Chairman)
Administrative Officer (Secretariat)
Chief, Operations Division (member)
Chief, Investigation Division (member)
CESPO, PPO (member)
 
Under no circumstances should the POB ask questions
beyond the scope and training guidelines of the FTP.
 FTO CRITIQUE FORM
 

In an effort to ensure that the Field Training Officer

maintains a high level of skills, performance and
interest, this critique form is presented to the police
recruit for completion.

ONLY RECRUITS WHO HAVE PASSED THE TRAINING

PHASE SHALL BE ALLOWED TO ACOMPLISH THE FTO
CRITIQUE FORM. This is for check and balance.
 FTO CRITIQUE FORM
 

Any Question?

Thank you and God Bless

 CHAPTER VI

 THE TERMINATION
PROCESS
 
 THE TERMINATION PROCESS

The Right of the PNP to Terminate Employment of

Police Recruits
 
  1.1 Police Recruits as Probationary Employees
 
Police Recruits undergoing the FTP are considered to
be “probationary employees” since their permanent
appointment with the PNP rests upon their satisfactory
performance during the period.
 
1.2 The Duty of the Philippine National Police to inform
the Recruit about the evaluation procedure
 
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The Right of the PNP to Terminate Employment of

Police Recruits
 
Article 281 of the Philippine Labor Code
 
Failure to comply with this requirement will constitute as
a violation of Article 281 of the Labor Code and will allow
a police recruit to challenge the recommendation for
termination against him.
 
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Section 2. Termination due to “Failure to Comply with FTP

Standards” . In accordance with existing labor laws and as
empowered by Sec. 19, of RA 8551, as follows:
 
•Four (4) repeated or continuous unsatisfactory ratings
•Failure in any of the mandatory written examinations) and
subsequent retakes;
•Failure to get a satisfactory rating during the panel
interview;
•Consistent poor performance the “barely passing”
syndrome;
•Negative attitude towards training; low motivation;
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Section 2. Termination due to “Failure to Comply with

FTP Standards”
 
It is safe to terminate employment if the
documentation used to support the recommendation
clearly shows that the employee was unable to perform
the job after repeated tries and adequate remedial
efforts. No pre-termination hearing is necessary as long
as there is PROPER DOCUMENTATION of the police
recruit’s performance, to dispel any doubt on the
objectivity and legality of the termination order.
 
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Section 3. Termination due to Criminal Violations

  If the recruit has been charged for violation of the
Revised Penal Code and other special laws:

-Chief of Police will immediately obtain a copy of the

formal complaint and transmit the same to the Internal
Legal Affairs Service (ILAS);
 
- ILAS shall be tasked to conduct a parallel
investigation. At this point, the police recruit is now
subjected to an administrative hearing and his
participation in the FTP shall be suspended;
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Section 3. Termination due to Criminal Violations

 
- If the ILAS decides that there is probable cause and
that the police recruit is administratively liable for the
misdeed, then termination proceedings may commence.
 
-If the police recruit is proven to have knowingly and
willfully withheld information to his superiors that he is
being charged for a particular criminal offense, this act
of omission shall be considered as a AGGRAVATING
circumstance and shall be taken into consideration
when the ILAS makes his final recommendation.
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Section 4 Termination due to Serious Administrative

Violations
 
If an administrative complaint has been filed against
the police recruit for serious violation of the PNP Code of
Conduct and NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular 20002-
010, then the Chief of Police will transmit the complaint
to the ILAS for preliminary investigation.

  If the prescribed penalty to be imposed in said

administrative violation ranges from suspension to
dismissal, TERMINATION PROCEEDINGS will be
instituted against the recruit.
 THE TERMINATION PROCESS

Section 5. The TERMINATION PACKAGE

 
The Termination Package is a name given to the
material which accompanies the recommendation for
termination. It is forwarded to the identified chain of
command up to the Regional Director of the PRO, who
has the legal authority to terminate police recruits.
 
 
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Section 6. Termination Procedure

  In order to avoid legal complications and charges of
grave abuse of discretion, the following steps in the
termination procedure should be followed intently:
 
STEP 1. Gather all relevant information and
documentary evidence to support the recommendation
for termination.
STEP 2. Complete the requirements of the
TERMINATION PACKAGE.
  STEP 3. Inform the Police Recruit of the
Recommendation for Termination.
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Section 6. Termination Procedure

  It is the role of the Chief of Police, to inform the police
recruit that a recommendation for termination is being
prepared. The police recruit will be restricted to doing
administrative duties within the headquarters while the
recommendation is still being processed. He will not be
allowed to perform any official or actual police functions.
 
If a police recruit expresses his desire to resign, the
Chief of Police may accept said resignation BUT must
make sure that the police recruit is aware of the pros and
cons of his decision.
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Section 6. Termination Procedure

 
STEP 4. Submit the Termination Package to Police
Regional Office through the chain-of-command for
approval.
 
STEP 5. Once approved, furnish the Police Recruit
with a copy of his termination orders (if he is still
performing administrative functions in HQS). Attached
the same to the police recruit’s Field Training File (FTF)
for future reference.
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Thank you!!!