8 Police Operational Procedures

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Police Operational Procedures

Prof Marino A Garcia, RCrimAssociate Professor II, College of CriminologyUniversity of Perpetual Help Dalta (UPHD), Calamba CityFirst Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, Tanauan City

GENERAL PROCEDURES*

Regardless of the types of functions to be performed and or police operations to be conducted, all PNP units and personnel shall comply with and apply the following procedures

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General Procedures

Rule 1 Police Blotter

Each PNP operating unit shall maintain an official police blotter where all types of operation and undercover dispatches shall be recorded containing the five Ws and one H of recording an information.

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Rule 2 Inter Unit Coordination

Team Leader of local police units operating outside their AOR and National support units shall coordinate personally or through an official representative with the concerned territorial police office within those jurisdiction and operation will be conducted using the prescribed coordination form

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Rule 3 Basic Requirements of Police Intervention Operations

Generally, all police intervention operation (arrest, raid, search and seizure, checkpoint, etc) shall be conducted;

a.With a mark police vehicleb.Preferably led by a PCOc.With Personnel in proper police uniform

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Purposes of an Investigation Report

3.Prosecution Action it is the statement of facts on which designated authorities may base a criminal, corrective or disciplinary action.

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Rule 4 Warning by Use of Megaphones

During actual police intervention operations, if feasible, the team leader shall use all peaceful means including the use of megaphone or any other similar means to influence/ warn the offenders/suspects and stop and or peacefully give up.

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Criteria of an Investigation Report 1.It must be grammatically correct2.Abbreviation must be used appropriately and accurately3.The report should avoid, slang, colloquialisms or unnecessary technical terms.

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Rule 5 Warning Shots

The police shall not use warning shots during any police intervention

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Rule 6 Use of Deadly Force

The excessive use of force shall be avoided. The use of firearms is justifiable by virtue of the doctrine of Self Defense, Defense of Relatives and Defense of Stranger, and if the police has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the police or other persons.

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Rule 7 Reasonable Force

During armed confrontation, the police may use reasonable force to over come the threat posed by the suspect. However, the OIC of the operation shall at all times exercise control over his men in the area and shall ensure that no innocent civilian is caught in the crossfire.

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Rule 8 Moving Vehicles

Moving vehicles may not be fired upon solely to disable them. The driver or other occupant of a moving motor vehicle may be fired upon if the police has probable cause to believe that the suspect pose imminent danger of death to the police or other persons and the use of firearm does not create a danger to the public that outweighs the likely benefits of its use.

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Rule 9 Things to be done after armed confrontation

a.Secure the site of confrontationb.Check whether the situation still poses imminent dangerc.Evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospitald.Account for the killed, wounded and arrested persons for proper disposition

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Rule 10 Jurisdictional Investigation By the Territorial Unit Concern

The police unit which has territorial jurisdiction of the area of the armed confrontation, together with the SOCO team, if any, shall immediately undertake the necessary investigation and processing of the scene of the encounter.

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Rule 10 Jurisdictional Investigation By the Territorial Unit Concern

In cases where there is a slain suspect, it shall submit the incident for inquest before the duty inquest prosecutor prior to the removal of the body from the scene, except in areas where there are no Inquest prosecutors. In which case, the police can proceed with the investigation.

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SPICIFIC OR SPECIAL PROCEDURES*

Special Procedures

Rule 11 Arrest

Section I- Time of ArrestSection II- Modes of ArrestSection III- Execution of WarrantSection IV-Arrest by Virtue of Warrant of ArrestSection V- Arrest without Warrant, When lawful

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Rule 11 Arrest

Section VI- Duties of Arresting Officers in Case of Arrest without WarrantSection VII- Physical Examination of Arrested PersonSection VIII- ProhibitionsSection IX- Record Check

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Rule 12 Search and Seizures

Section I- Search Warrant defineSection II- Requisite for issuance of Search WarrantSection III- Application for Search WarrantSection IV-Authority given to officers in the conduct of searchSection V- Prohibited acts in the conduct of search

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Rule 12 Search and Seizures

Section VI- Validity of Search WarrantSection VII- Receipt for property SeizedSection VIII- Valid warrantless Searches and Seizures

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Rule 13 Crime Scene Investigation

Section I- Conduct of ProcessesSection II- Upon Receipt of a reportSection III- First RespondersSection IV-Crime Scene investigation properSection V- Conduct of Interview and Arrest of Suspects.

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Rule 14 Undercover Operations

Section I- ScopeSection II- Usage of information obtained Section III- Mission OrdersSection IV-RestrictionsSection V- After Mission Reports

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Rule 15 Custodial Investigation

Section I- Custodial InvestigationSection II- Rights of the SuspectSection III- WaiverSection IV-DetentionSection V- Transporting of detention prisoner.

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Rule 15 Custodial Investigation

Section VI- Monitoring of CasesSection VII- Media Presentation/Press conference

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Rule 16 Inquest Procedures

Section I- Inquest properSection II- Presence of detained persons

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Rule 17 Rules on Work Disputes, rallies, demonstrations and demolitions

Section I- Applicable Legal ParametersSection II- General PolicySection III- Peace Keeping detailsSection IV-Additional Instructions

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Rule 18 Strikes, Lockouts, Work Disputes

Section I- Peace keeping detailsSection II- Service of Lawful orders or writSection III- Prohibited socializingSection IV-Liaison Section V- Prohibited Work activities

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Rule 19 Demolition Orders, Injunctions and Other Similar Orders

Section I- Role of the PNP in the Enforcement of a Demolition OrderSection II- Procedures in the Enforcement of Demolition Order

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Rule 20 Checkpoints

Section I- Authority to Establish CheckpointsSection II- RequirementsSection III- Procedures to be followed when checkpoints are ignoredSection IV-Limitations of Searches at CheckpointsSection V- Flagging down or Accosting Vehicles while in Mobile CarSection VI Dealing with hostile situation

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Rule 21 Civil Disturbance Management Operations

Section I- General GuidelinesSection II- Specific GuidelinesSection III- Dispersal of Public Assembly with PermitSection IV- Dispersal of Public Assembly without Permit Section V CDM Operational Task

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Rule 21 Civil Disturbance Management Operations

Section VI- CDM Operational ApproachesSection VII- Police Response in Crowd Control

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Rule 22 Hostage Situation

Section I- Procedures in Hostage SituationSection II- Ground commanderSection III- NegotiatorsSection IV- Assault TeamSection V Assault PlanSection VI- Support PersonnelSection VII- CoordinationSection VIII- Safety of the HostagesSection IX- Procedures to be followed during Negotiations

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Rule 23 Aviation Security Procedures

Section I- International Convention on Civil Aviation SafeguardsSection II- Standard Aviation Screening Procedures

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Rule 24 Internal Security Operations

Section I- General MandateSection II- The PNP in a Support RoleSection III- The PNP in an Active Role

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Rule 25 Bomb threat and Bomb incident Emergency Response procedures

Section I- First Responders Procedures on Bomb ThreatSection II- First Responders Procedures in Actual Bomb Explosion

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Rule 26 Computer Crime Incident Response procedures

Section I- Computer Crime Response DefinedSection II- Dos and Donts on Computer Crime Response

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Anti-Drugs/Narcotics Operational and Investigation Procedures

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Legitimate Anti-Drugs/Narcotics Operations

1.With Warrant of Arrest2.Search and Seizures Operations3.Buy-Bust Operations4.Eradication5.Airport and Seaport Interdiction6.Controlled Delivery7.Raid on Clandestine Laboratory

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Case Preparations

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1.Buy-Bust Operations

Preparation Prior the Operations:

a.Pre-Operation & Coordination Reportb.Request for subscription of marked moneyc.Record the Serial Number of Marked Money in the Pre-Operation Reportd.Request for Ultra violet powder dusting of the marked moneye.If feasible, conduct Casing and Surveillancef.Conduct briefing as to the designation of each team members and the methods of operation to be conducted

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Case Filing:

a.Pre-Operation & Coordination Reportb.Affidavit of the Poseur Buyerc.Affidavit of the Arresting Officerd.Certificate of Inventorye.Request/Results of laboratory examination of evidencef.Request/Result of Ultra Violet Powder dustingg.Request/Results of Medical Examination of suspects

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Case Filing:

h.Request/Results of Drug Testi.Original/Xerox Copy of the Marked Moneyj.Referral to City/Provincial Prosecutork.Complain (MTC, MCTC or MTCC)

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2.Search & Seizure Warrant Operations

Preparation Prior the Operations:

a.Pre-Operation & Coordination Reportb.Test Buyc.Request/Result of Laboratory Examinationd.Application for Search Warrante.Affidavit of applicantf.Personal Examination of Applicantg.Deposition of Witnessesh.Personal Examination of witnessesi.Prepared Search Warrant

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Case Filing:

a.Pre-Operation & Coordination Reportb.Affidavit of the Poseur Buyer (for Sec 5)c.Affidavit of the Arresting Officerd.Certificate of Inventorye.Request/Results of laboratory examination of evidencef.Request/Result of Ultra Violet Powder dustingg.Request/Results of Medical Examination of suspects

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Case Filing:

h.Request/Results of Drug Testi.Receipt of Property Seizedj.Original/Xerox Copy of the Marked Moneyk.Certificate of Good conduct of Searchl.Compliance Return of Search Warrantm.Motion to take custody of evidencen.Copy of the Search Warranto.Referral to City/Provincial Prosecutorp.Complain (MTC, MCTC or MTCC)

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Return of Search Warrant to the Originating Court:

a.Compliance Return of Search Warrantb.Motion to take custody or withdraw of evidencec.Court Orderd.Inventory of Drug Seized/Confiscatede.Receipt of property seizedf.Certificate of good conduct of search

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Composition of the Raiding Team

a.Team Leaderb.Assistant Team Leaderc.Entering Partyd.Searching Partye.Photographerf.Evidence Custodiang.Prisoner Partyh.Vehicle Partyi.Security

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Elements of the Affidavit

1.Made mentioned that you are detailed and deputized by the PDEA2.That there was casing and surveillance conducted and it was verified that the information received was true3.That the deal or transaction were consummated4.That you actually saw the drugs by your self during the transaction in the possession of the suspect that prompted to arrest him5.That you Informed the suspect of his rights immediately 6.That you mark evidence at the crime scene

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