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POLICE PATROL OPERATIONSWITH POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

ORIGIN OF THE WORDPOLITEIA = Greek word, origin of the word “POLICE”.

= The Romans changed it to POLITIA and the French to POLICE and applied it to those persons who actually enforce the law.

PATROUILLER = origin of the word “PATROL”, meaning rough by, to travel on foot.

PART IPOLICE PATROL OPERATION

OVERVIEW OF PATROL1. Patrol is the only unit working round the clock.2. Patrol is the working horse of the Police Department.3. Patrol is the Backbone of Police Department.4. Patrol is the Operational Heart of Police Organization in crime prevention.5. Patrol is the Show Window of Police Department6. Patrol is the center or focal point of all police activities.7. Patrol is very vital to police organization because society cannot exist without people who will help maintain law and order.

BRIEF HISTORY OF PATROLThe history of patrol is as old as organized society. Men have always needed protection, first from

animals, and then his own kind. His first attempt is to protect himself and his family which involves barricading the entrance to his cave.

UNITED STATES Boston = in 1636 formed the first Night Watch New York = after 20 years, formed a Ratelwatch Philadelphia = 20th century, formed a Watchman, a system of obligated duty for citizens

The American Watchma n was called “Leatherheads” because they wore varnished leather hats.

1833 = Philadelphia instituted the first daytime paid police service. 1844 = New York organized the First Modern American Police Force based on English Metropolitan

Police System. Pendleton Act of 1883 = an act that established the Civil Service for federal employees 1920’s = modern period in patrol began with the use of automobile patrol and voice radio

communications.

PHILIPPINES Section 2275, Book III, Title IX, Art. XI of the Revised Administrative Code of the Philippines =

authorizes a mayor upon approval of the governor to require all able-bodied male residents between the ages of 18 and 30 year old, to assist for a period of five days in any one month in apprehending outlaws or other law breakers and act as PATROLS for the protection of municipality, not exceeding one day in each week.

Metropolitan Police Force (MPF) = established as the police force in Manila on January 9, 1901 Gen. Arthur McArthur (Father of Douglas MacArthur) = first District Director of MPF July 31, 1901 = MPF evolved into Manila Police Department (MPD) Goldenberg Mansion = initial headquarters of MPD located along Gen. Solano St., San Miguel,

Manil a and then moved to Manila City Hall where it stayed until 1945 and after WWII in United Nations where it stands today.

1978 = MPD underwent another transformations with its integration into the Integrated National Police (INP)

1986 = MPD further evolved into the Western Police District (WPD) Command. July 20, 2005 = WPD was renamed Manila Police District pursuant to General Order 05-10 Captain George Curry = first chief of Police of Manila Col. Antonio C. Torres = first Filipino Police Chief December 8, 1941 = Col. Torres declared Manila as an open city Col. Lamberto T. Javalera = first Filipino Chief of Police of Manila, appointed by Pres. Manuel

Roxas 1939 – the Manila Police District introduced the bicycle patrol. March 17, 1954 – Automobile Patrol was introduced in Metro Manila.

– Police Patrol Operation with Police Communications System 1

Isaias Alma Jose – first chief of Mobile Patrol of MPD

BASIC POLICE FUNCTIONS1. Crime Prevention – it includes crime suppression 2. Crime Solution – covers investigation of crimes 3. Traffic Management – covers direction and control, traffic accident investigation

IMPORTANCE OF POLICE PATROLI. Patrol as the Backbone of Police Organization

Patrol is the single largest element in the police organization. The actions taken by the officers have direct impact on the citizens.

Patrol provides the “ears and eyes” of the department.

II. Patrol as the Essence of Police FunctionPatrol is the only police service that directly attempts to eliminate the desire and opportunity to commit

crime.

III. Patrol as the Operational Heart of Police OrganizationThe patrol force incorporates all objectives inherent in the police organization.

OBJECTIVES OF POLICE PATROL1. Crime Prevention and Suppression2. Crime Investigation

a. Preliminary Investigation3 Purposes

a.1. To determine what, if any, crime has been committed.a.2. To determine who has jurisdiction.a.3. To attempt the immediate apprehension of the suspect.

P = Proceed to the scene with safety and dispatch R = Render assistance to the injured E = Effect arrest of the perpetrator L = Locate and identify the perpetrator I = Interview complainants and witnesses M = Maintain scene and protect evidence I = Interrogate suspects N = Note all conditions, events A = Arrange for collection of evidence R = Report incident fully and accurately Y = Yield Responsibility to investigators

b. Follow-up Investigationc. Collection of Evidenced. Crime Reporting

3. Law Enforcement = primary function of the police the greatest responsibility is on patrol officers because of the nature of their duties.4. Maintenance of Social Order = fundamental and primary obligation of the police department which includes the element of “Peace Keeping”.= considered as the most important function performed by the patrol officers. 5. Police Service = it is one that creates confusion and discord among police authorities in which police officers should provide public service or social service which is an important part of police patrol.

GENERAL GOAL OF PATROL “SAFEGUARD THE COMMUNITY”

PATROL FUNCTIONS TO ACHIEVE ITS GOAL1.Protection of Life and Property2. Preservation of Peace and Order3. Prevention of Crime4. Suppression of Criminal Activities5. Apprehension of Criminals6. Enforcement of Laws and Ordinances7. Regulation of Non-Criminal Conduct8. Performing Necessary Services and Inspection


PURPOSES OF PATROL1. To prevent the commission of crime.2. To safeguard life and property.3. To maintain peace and order.

BASIC DUTIES OF POLICE PATROLThe duties and objectives of police patrol are many, but the basic duties could probably be summed up

in two words, protection, and service.

OBJECTIVES OF POLICE PATROL1. Preventive Enforcement

Preventive enforcement falls under the heading of protection, and involves the prevention of crime through the noticeable presence of police vehicles and personnel.

Sir Robert Peel first presented preventive enforcement as a criminological philosophy. And this had been regarded as the soundest of all criminological theories. “It is much easier to patch a crack in the dike than to repair the wall after it has broken. An ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure.”2. Selective Enforcement

This involves going either where the trouble is, or where the trouble likely to occur.If a certain area is subject to a high crime rate, the patrol cars spend a greater part of their patrolling

time in that area.3. Traffic Enforcement

Large police departments have traffic divisions, but the majorities of the departments are small, and have only patrol division to handle traffic enforcement.

Traffic enforcement is strongly dependent upon personal contact between the patrol officers and the violators. The important thing is that the violator is stopped and the violation is brought to his attention.

4. Emergency Call for ServiceOne of the duties and purposes of patrol is the handling of emergency calls for service. Since the

handling of emergency calls for service is one of the basic duties of the patrol officer, he should be trained in first aid and water life-saving emergencies.5. Routine Call for Service

Routine call account for the majority of services provided by the patrol division. Because of this, officers have to guard against becoming callused and indifferent to calls of this nature.

CLASSESS OF PATROL ACTIVITIES1. Called for Service = incidents requiring immediate police action2. Inspectional Service = patrol activity tends to reduce criminal opportunity and accidents3. Routine Patrol = directed at less tangible hazards such as poor lighted areas, business section, etc…

FACTORS THAT DETERMINE PATROL DEPLOYMENT1. Resident and transient populations in the business and tourist district, and University belt2. Number and types of crimes and arrests3. Location of crimes and arrests4. Traffic collision statistics and patterns5. Location of frequent incidents or hazard requiring concentrated police coverage6. Disproportionate concentration of population7. Socio-economic factors8. Zoning plan of the city9. Size and shape of Area of Responsibility (AOR)10. Location, size and access to parks and recreational facilities11. Age, gender and civil status ratio of population12. Homogeneity of population 13. Modes of transportation and location of criminals14. Number and qualification of officers available for field duties15. Level of trust and confidence of the people to the police

POLICE PERSONNEL DISTRIBUTIONPatrol force – an organization within an organization. It serves as the nucleus or focal point of the department. Functions are distributed as follows:1. Patrol Function = 50%2. Criminal Investigation = 15%3. Traffic Functions = 10%4. Vice and Juvenile Related Functions = 10%5. Administrative Functions = 10%6. Auxiliary Functions = 5%


Manning Level of Patrol ForceThe patrol unit must have the most number of personnel.

Rule of the Thumb – regarding manning level of any police department must be observed.R.A. 6975 – standard manning level is 1:500, however, in extreme conditions, this may be stretched to maximum of 1:100.

FACTORS AFFECTING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF PATROL FORCES1. Police Hazard = situations or conditions that may induce incidents calling for some kind of police action.

= includes any person, place, thing, situation, condition possessing a high potential for criminal attack or for creation of any other type of problem necessitating a demand for immediate police service.

KINDS OF POLICE HAZARDSa. Persons = such as criminals, alcoholics, addicts, gamblers, prostitutes, drug peddlers, juvenile

delinquents, insane personsb. Property = includes piers, warehouse, unoccupied dwellings, gambling joints, banks, pawnshops,

drug dens, gambling densc. Places = terminals, demonstrations, parks, bars, parades, conventions, political meetings, lodging

houses, schools, athletic events

FACTORS THAT CREATE HAZARDSa. Deficient Visibility = resulting from inadequate illumination or obstruction of viewsb. Insecurity of Premises = created by the absence of suitable locks, bars and gratingsc. Presence of Conditions of Things = poorly designed roadways, defects or obstruction in public spaces and presence of combustibles d. Presence of People = crowd offers opportunities for theft, loss of persons or things, fights and

panicse. Lack of regulation

2. Chronological Distribution = involves consideration of the nature and causes of crimes. Patrol officers should know how crimes are committed, when and who commits them.

Crime Clock = signifies what time crime is often or frequently committedCrime Map = location or place or crime prone areas wherein crime is frequently or often committed.

3. Geographical Distribution = involves weighing categories of incidents and accounting the number of identifiable hazards and street mileage. 4. Walking Beats = it involved determining man hours needed to cover the streets and alleys to inspect the police hazards predominating the AOR. 5. Motor Patrol Distribution = involves determining the need to shift motor patrol units hour-by-hour at the area according to where and when crime mostly likely to occur.

POST ASSIGNMENT1. Regular Post = assigning members to regular/usual post which usually based on seniority.2. Post Rotation = is the process of assigning members of patrol force from post to post

PREPARATIONS FOR PATROL OPERATIONS1. General Preparation = attitude is the first and foremost preparation of patrol officer since he will be dealing with different persons in the society. His value system must be in harmony with the objective of law enforcement and sense of fair play. 2. Pre-Patrol Preparation – the police officer should be armed with knowledge and equipment. This can be done thru fall-in formation in the headquarters, precincts or police blocks devoted to giving of assignments.3. Vehicle Inspection – involves inspection of patrol vehicle to be used before going out on patrol4. In-Field Preparation – this is made by having debriefing conference with the officer who is being relieved and who has just spent the previous tour of duty.5. District Orientation Tour – this involves familiarization of assigned area for patrolling upon arrival in the field.

STREET KNOWLEDGEThis refers to thorough geographical knowledge of the patrol area or an understanding of the

character, fears, concerns, problems and attitudes of the local residents


TERRITORIAL UNITS IN PATROL1. Post – a fixed point or location to which an officer is assigned for duty2. Route – a length of street or streets designated for patrol purposes3. Beat – area assigned for foot patrol purposes4. Sector – area containing two or more beats, routes or posts

TYPES OF PATROL1. Foot Patrol – it is the most expensive type of patrol in terms of human resources and most departments had reduced their foot patrols to a minimum because of this. However, it does have certain advantages that warrant its continued use if even on a limited basis.

Usually, foot patrol is used to secure two types of geographical units:a. Postb. Beat

Types of Foot Patrol1. Fixed Foot Patrol – usually used for traffic, surveillance, parades and special events.2. Mobile Foot Patrol – used where there is considerable foot movement such as business and shopping center, family dwellings and the like.

a. Line Beat Patrol – used in securing certain portion of the road.b. Random Foot Patrol – used in checking residential buildings, business establishments, dark alley, parking lots

Foot Patrol Procedures and Techniques1. Don’t establish a set of patterns of patrol.2. When checking doors for forced entry, use flashlight on or around the lock to see if there are noticeable jimmy marks.3. When an open door is found, NEVER ENTER ALONE.4. At least once a night use the fire escapes to check the roof in the downtown area for possible ‘cut through” burglaries as they are sometimes referred to.5. Be alert for boxes that are being pilled up behind building, or ropes that are hanging down the sides of building, or ladders that might have been used to gain access to a roof.6. At nighttime, the foot patrol officer should occasionally step into alleys or store entrance, and get out of the light as much as possible.7. When patrolling at night, always approach each building with caution, always assume that a felon may be lurking inside.8. Know the personalities in the area, particularly wanted person, establishments which usually fall prey to armed robbery and burglary.9. Walk close to the curb during day time and close to the building during night time. The objective of patrolling during night time is to be see by as few people as possible and to catch the criminals in the act.10. Foot patrol must walk his best during all type of weather.11. A foot patrol officer should never smoke while in uniform on the street, nor should chew gum.12. The foot patrol officer should make a conscious effort to make friends on the beat.13. Use all five senses while walking the beat.

Advantages of the Foot Patrol 1. The foot patrolman can provide immediate traffic control when it is needed. 2. More person-to-person contact can be made with the public.3. The officer can actually get to know the physical layout of his beat better.4. He can also get to know the people in his beat better, and can develop criminal informants easier.5. A foot officer can sneak up on situation, where a patrol car is easily noticed when it approaches.6. By the use of a two-way radio, the officer can maintain communications with the department and the mobile unit.

Disadvantages of Foot Patrol1. Low mobility resulting to limited coverage2. Low response time to telephone complaints3. It involves large numbers of personnel.

2. Automobile Patrol – is the most economical type of patrol and offers tactical ability when used in numbers. It is considered as the most extensively used and most effective means of transportation for police patrol.

Features of State-of-the-Art Patrol Car1. Vehicle-Mounted TV – high resolution video camera with wide angle lens


2. Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) – computer that allow officers in patrol cars to access files from NHQ and other Law Enforcement agencies3. High-Intensity Emergency Lighting Plan (HELP) – a heavy duty light that can provide 2 million candle power of light.

Automobile Patrol Techniques and Procedures 1. Check the police car thoroughly before leaving the garage.2. Do not establish route patterns in patrolling.3. Do not develop the habit of using the main roads, most criminal activity occurs at the back streets. 4. Do not spent too much time in drive-inns or coffee spots.5. Always take note the plate number of suspicious vehicles.6. Avoid driving too fast on general patrol except during emergencies in pursuing criminals. Maintain a cruising speed of 20-25kph.7. Make it a habit to never leave the keys in the police car, even if it is just for a minute.8. Since we are creators of habits, a police officer must make a habit to use the seat belt at all times.9. Frequently get out of the car to be visible and accessible to the public.10. Minimize hiding behind hills, curves or signboard to trap traffic violators, this may erode community confidence 11. Park the patrol car in legal manner unless, in case of emergency.12. Patrol the district so that patrol car will be seen by the greatest number of people, frequently turning the corners and covering the side streets as well as the main thoroughfares.13. Whatever patrol pattern is used, do it in irregular and unpredictable manner.14. When conducting solo patrol, frequent contact should be made with other units in the field. 15. When patrolling with a partner, divide the observation area inside the vehicle

a. Driving Officer – must cover 100% of his vision in front.b. Passenger Officer – cover a field of view twice more than the driving officer. Take into

consideration the safe operation of patrol vehicle.c. Driver and passenger officer must be alert for possible informants

CALLS ENCOUNTERED BY AUTOMOBILE PATROL1. Routine Call – a call where mobile car is required to observed the traffic laws and does not normally used flashing lights and siren while on its way to the scene of the crime 2. Urgent Call – the responding patrol car has to observed the traffic laws without need of using flashing lights and siren but proceed directly to its destination without stopping enroute unless incident of far more serious occurs 3. Emergency Call – requires the use of flashing lights and siren except when there is an attempt to surprise the criminals in the act.

Advantages of the Automobile Patrol 1. Where speed and mobility are needed such as in a large area that must be covered by few officers, the speed of the automobile allow them to service the whole area and do so efficiently. 2. It is one of the best means of Preventive Enforcement.3. It offers the officer protection.4. It permits the officer to carry extra equipment.5. The patrol car allows the police officer to have a partner when needed, and to transport one or several prisoners.6. In the case of station wagons, which are becoming popular as patrol vehicles, they can be used to carry police dogs on patrol and emergency ambulance during disaster.7. Patrol cars can be used as barricades in roadblocks, and they offer a high degree of safety during high-speed pursuits.

Disadvantages of Automobile Patrol1. It diminishes personal contact with the public and sources of information2. It hampers apprehension and surveillance operations

One Man Versus the Two Man Automobile PatrolOne Man Patrol Car 1. Having twice as many police cars on the street doubles the preventive enforcement.2. When the officer is alone he devotes full attention to his driving and the beat rather than to the conversation with his partner.3. A one man alone developed self-reliance.4. Personality clashes are reduced.Two Man Patrol Car 1. A two-man patrol car provides the officer with a greater safety factor by doubling the firepower and the physical protection.


2. The mistakes that one-man make may be caught by his partner, and vice versa.3. One officer does not have to drive a full eight hours, and he is therefore more rested and can do a better job.4. Two pair of eyes is better than one.5. One man can operate the radio while the other drives.6. On the quiet night, the driver can have someone to talk to and help keep him awake.

3. Motorcycle Patrol – the two-wheeled motorcycle is quite adaptable to traffic enforcement, parades, escort duty and congested areas because of its high mobility. Motorcycle Patrol is usually fielded in areas where banks and pawnshops are concentrated.

It has the disadvantages of being used only in fair weather, of causing a greater number of accidents which are usually quite serious, and in the long run costing the department almost as much as a patrol vehicle despite the apparent low first cost.

4. Bicycle Patrol – it is considered as the simple and inexpensive means of silent transportation in patrol operation. Its versatility makes it indispensable for covering crowded areas unreachable by automobile and motorcycle.

Advantages of Bicycle Patrol1. It has the combine advantage of mobility and stealth2. Inexpensive to operate3. It can cover areas not accessible by motorcycle or patrol cars.4. Effectively used by plainclothes officers on surveillance.5. It is quiet in patrolling without alerting the criminal, thus the element of surprise is attained.6. Found effective in combating theft, burglary, vandalism in residential areas, parks and shopping malls which difficult to be covered by foot patrol.7. Expedite the delivery of police assistance in congested areas.8. Biking is a good form of exercise to maintain fine physique and good health.

Disadvantages of Bicycle Patrol1. Transport of apprehended criminals is difficult.2. There is limited chances of bringing equipment needed by patrol officers in patrolling.

5. Horse Patrol – Next to walking patrol, the horse patrol is one of the oldest types of patrol. It is useful in areas wherein automobile or motorcycle is suitable for patrolling.

The following are some of the more common uses of the Horse patrol:a. Park Patrolb. Beach Patrolc. Parade and Crowd Control

- Mounted officers can see three blocks away than on foot patrol

6. Marine or Boat Patrol – this is specialized type of patrol which is used in large bodies of water for the purpose of controlling smuggling.

The recorded history of our earliest civilization indicates the use of tariffs. Where there are tariffs there is smuggling, and the control of smuggling in any community near water necessitates the use of water patrol.

7. Air Patrol – a type of patrol using Helicopter or Fixed-Wing Aircraft. This is considered as the most economical type of patrol in terms of human resources. 1925 – Los Angeles County Sheriff Department formed a volunteer Reserved Aero SquadronBefore 1929 – NYPD began using aircraft1947 – New York Port Authority began using helicopters for surveillance, transportation and rescue1986 – State of California developed an experimental program using helicopters for police patrolling1959 – Public Safety Department in Dade County in Florida used aerial patrol concept.

Advantages of Fixed-Air Wing Aircraft Patrol1. Patrolling of long stretches of highway of inaccessible land.2. Excellent of traffic control in long stretches of highways, for search and surveillance and other special missions.

Disadvantages of Fixed-Air Wing Aircraft Patrol1. It has very little flexibility in congested areas.2. Needs wide span of flat land for lift and landing.


3. Very expensive to procure and maintain.

Advantages of Helicopter Patrol1. Improves response time to emergency calls foe service. 2. Increase apprehension of offenders. 3. Increase prevention of crime. 4. Improved efficiency of regular patrol units through air borne information. 5. Increase ability in conducting roof searches for suspected felons.6. Easier location of both lost and escaped persons. 7. More efficient rescue operations and emergency ambulance service. 8. A better system of floodlighting areas at night. 9. Information can be broadcast to large areas through airborne loudspeakers. 10. Able to travel at low speed, to hover if necessary, and to land in small patch of flat land. 11. Added security to patrol officers through “backup” offered by aerial patrol. 12.Possible use in fire fighting.

Disadvantages of helicopter Patrol1. Bad weather will ground the helicopter. 2. Smog and light or intermittent clouds might affect vision.3. This type of service requires special skills and training.4. There is a danger from high wire, trees, and similar object.5. There can be difficulty of landing in urban areas.7. Special facilities are required for housing and repairs.8. Refueling problems.

8. Plain Clothes Patrol – this is particularly effective for “saturation drive coverage” of high crime areas. This allows police officers to infiltrate the crime areas without alarming the criminals following the element of surprise.

9. Canine (K-9) Patrol or Dog Patrol – dog was first used by Egyptians in patrolling.“A single K-9 team can complete building searches seven times faster than four officers working

together.”“Dog team can find hidden suspects 93 percent of the time, while human officers can only find

hidden suspects 53 percent.”“Dog is capable of recognizing an odor 10 million times better than a human.”

BREEDS OF DOGS BEST SUITED FOR POLICE WORK1. German Shepherd – high scoring dog, most frequently used for police work.2. Black Labrador Retrievers3. Giant Schnauzers4. Rootweilers 5. Doberman Pinschers6. Bouvers 7. Newfoundlands 8. Airedale Terriers 9. Alaskan Malamutes

Bloodhounds – is a large dog formerly used for tracking. It has sagging jaw, dropping ears and keen sense of smell.

Wireless Operational Link and Video Exploration System (WOLVES) – it is the system of attaching miniature camera and transmitter to a search dog which makes the dog the eyes and ears of his handler.

10. Television Patrol – it is basically used for traffic control which originates in West Germany.Television cameras are mounted in a weatherproof housing. They were equipped with Zoom lenses

and were remotely controlled by the operator at the control board who can adjust each camera to a panoramic view of 270 degrees. It makes possible to pick up the license of fleeing automobiles.

The Traditional Foot Patrol Pattern1. Clockwise Patrol Pattern


The officer walk from one beat to another making sure that he stays on the left side and at the center or middle portion of any street between adjoining beats. For every beat, the officer calls the station until the clockwise patter is completed. Ideal for rectangular of square beat.

Usually conducted during the first hour of duty.

2. Counter-clockwise Patrol PatternThe reverse of clockwise pattern with the same characteristic of an area to be patrolled. Usually

done during the last hour of the tour of duty to ensure that nothing unusual happened in the AOR.

3. Zigzag or Free Wheeling Pattern Done by patrolling the streets within the perimeter of the beat not at random but with definite target

location where he knows his presence is necessary.It starts at one corner of the patrol area and work your way diagonally across it to the opposite

corner

4. Straightway and Criss-cross Patrol PatternIt is considered as Hazard Oriented Patrol. In straightway pattern, it involves patrolling the length of the street, therefore, movement of officer is

easy to observe. On the other hand, criss-cross is almost similar with zigzag.“In any patrol pattern, the relieving patrol officer shall make his first hourly call before starting his

patrol duty.” 5. Cloverleaf (Cloverleaf Pattern) – a highway intersection designed to route traffic without interference, by means of a system of curving ramps from one level to another, in the form of a 4-leaf clover

PATROL TACTICS AND STRATEGIESI. The Psychology Of Omnipresence

Psychology of omnipresence as an initial police strategy is to establish the aura of police presence in the community through uniformed foot patrol and mobile (marked and equipped) patrol cars.

Patrol officer cannot detect the thinking or desire of the criminal, yet he can destroy the opportunity to commit a crime by his presence, thus, it best for crime prevention.

Strategic Objectives: a. High visibility police presence b. Feeling of security for law abiding c. Feeling of fear for would be criminal d. Feeling of confidence for the public that police are constantly available

II. Proactive and Reactive Patrol1. Proactive Patrol – it is the deployment of patrol officers in their area with prescribe objectives and verifiable task for the day.- More economical alternative patrol system, it addresses crime at its very root before it can be developed into felonious act. 2. Reactive Patrol – it involves going around the area of responsibility waiting for something to happen and to react accordingly if something does happen

III. Crime Prevention and Crime Suppression1. Crime Prevention – it involves recognition of crime risk and initiation of positive action to remove or reduce risk - its objective is to eliminate or reduce the desire to commit crime2. Crime Suppression – is the actual prevention of the commission of crime

IV. High and Low VisibilityPolice Visibility – not just presence of patrol officer but actual presence which involves: 1) Physical

Presence 2) Patrolling Scheme 3) Response Time – is the running time of the dispatched patrol car from his position where the assignment was received and the arrival at the scene (the ideal time is 5minutes)

*Critical Time – it is the time between the call of concerned individual to the police regarding crime incident and the arrival at the scene of patrol officer.

1. High Visibility – it is accomplished by deploying uniformed patrol officers and marked patrol cars in the AOR with the objective of increasing the “aura of police omnipresence”.


2. Low Visibility – a strategy wherein patrol officers are in civilian clothes or in unmarked patrol cars with the primary purpose of increasing the apprehension of criminal engage in street crimes and deterrence of criminal activity as a result of greater probability of apprehension.

V. Directed, Interactive and Aggressive Patrol1. Directed Patrol Strategy – patrol activities designed by patrol officers are based on analysis of specific community problems. The emphasis is on participative decision making and sophisticated methods of crime analysis. 2. Interactive Patrol Strategy – the emphasis in on police-citizen interaction wherein the community input is sought in resolving patrol problems3. Aggressive Patrol Strategy – the emphasis is on positive, target oriented activities which includes physical security inspection. This is effective if the information regarding identifiable crime trends is based on crime analysis.

VI. Stop and FriskIt involves stopping of person on the street whose behavior is suspicious, questioning them and

frisking them for concealed weapons. This heightens the effect of high visibility.

VII. Street Interview/InterrogationIt is an aspect of stop and frisk strategy where individuals of doubtful character are being questioned.

VIII. DecoyDecoy means trap, bait or induce. This strategy involves disguise or deception which is specifically

used in high crimes areas by highly trained specialist rather that regular patrol officer.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF POLICE INTERVENTION OPERATIONSAll police intervention operations (arrest, raid, search and seizure, checkpoint, demolition, civil

disturbance management) shall be conducted:a. with a marked police vehicle;b. preferably led by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO); andc. with personnel in prescribed police uniform.

WARNING BY USE OF MEGAPHONESDuring actual police intervention operations, the TL shall use peaceful means including the use of

megaphones or any other similar instruments to influence/warn the offenders/suspects to stop and/or peacefully give up.

WARNING SHOTSThe police shall not use warning shots during police interventions.

USE OF FORCE Issuance of Warning

The police officer must first issue a warning before he could use force against an offender. The warning is issued for the police officer to identify himself and to give opportunity to the offender to surrender.

The duty to issue a warning is however not absolute. The directive to issue a warning is necessary only in situations where several options are still available to the police officer but in cases where the threat to the life of a police officer is already imminent, and there is no other option but to use force to subdue the offender, the law enforcer’s failure to issue a warning is excusable.

Reasonable Force During an armed confrontation, only such necessary and reasonable force should be applied as

would be sufficient to overcome resistance put up by the offender; subdue the clear and imminent danger posed by him; or to justify the force/act under the principles of self defense, defense of relative, or defense of stranger. The Officer-in-Charge of the operation shall, at all times, exercise control over his men in the area, and shall exhaust all possible means so that no innocent civilian is caught in the crossfire.

The reasonableness of the force employed will depend upon the number of aggressor, nature and characteristic of the weapon used, physical condition, size and other circumstances to include the place and occasion of the assault. A police officer, however, is not required to afford a person attacking him the opportunity for a fair or equal struggle. His duty requires him to overcome his opponent. In the lawful performance of his duty, the police officer must stand his ground to accomplish his mandated task of enforcing the law and maintenance of peace and order.

Use of Weapon


The excessive use of force is prohibited. The use of weapon is justified if the suspect poses imminent danger of causing death or injury to the police officer or other persons.

The use of weapon is also justified under the Doctrines of Self-Defense, Defense of Relative, and Defense of Stranger. However, one who resorts to self-defense must face a real threat on his life, and the peril sought to be avoided must be actual, imminent and real.

Moreover, unlawful aggression should be present for self-defense to be considered as justifying circumstance.

Unlawful Aggression – refers to an attack amounting to actual or eminent threat to the life, limb, or right of the person claiming self-defense.

Necessary and Legal means – as used in the definition shall include, but not limited to, the employment of appropriate number of troops, armor assets and tactical or special units to effectively and permanently quell the threat or present danger, or to swiftly restrain or arrest the suspect or suspects.

Imminent Danger –the danger is “imminent” if it is on the point of happening. It is not required that the attack already begins, for it may be too late. (The Revised Penal Code, Book I, JBL Reyes). The elements of imminent danger are the following:

1. Intent of the suspect to harm the policeman; 2. The capability of the suspect to harm the policeman or other persons; and, 3. Accessibility or the proximity of the suspect in harming the policeman and other persons.

Reportorial Requirements Any police officer who used his firearm against a suspect must submit an after-encounter report

outlining the circumstances necessitating the use of weapon against the suspect.

MOVING VEHICLESA moving vehicle shall not be fired upon except when its occupants pose imminent danger of

causing death or injury to the police officer or any other person, and that the use of firearm does not create a danger to the public and outweighs the likely benefits of its non-use.

In firing upon a moving vehicle, the following parameters should be considered: a. the intent of the fleeing suspect/s to harm the police officer or other persons; b. the capability of the fleeing suspect/s to harm in certainty the police officer or other persons; andc. accessibility or the proximity of the fleeing suspect/s with the police officer and other persons.

THINGS TO BE DONE AFTER AN ARMED CONFRONTATIONImmediately after an armed confrontation, the Officer-in-Charge shall:

a. Secure the site of confrontation;b. Take photographs;c. Check whether the situation still poses imminent danger;d. Evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospital;e. Ensure that all persons who died on the spot are not moved from their original position. Arrested suspects, on the other hand, should be kept in isolation;f. Conduct debriefing on all involved PNP operatives; andg. Submit After-Operations Report.

Spot Check/Accosting It is the brief stopping of an individual, whether on foot or in a vehicle, based on reasonable

suspicion/probable cause, for the purpose of determining the individual’s identity and resolving the officer’s suspicion concerning criminal activity.

Reasonable Suspicion – acts that, within totality of the circumstances, lead an officer to reasonably suspect, or to have probable cause to believe, that criminal activity has been, is being, or is about to be committed.

Grounds for Spot Checka. The appearance or demeanor of the individual suggests that he is part of a criminal enterprise or is engaged in a criminal act;b. The actions of the individual suggest that he is engaged in a criminal activity;c. Questionable presence of the individual in the area;d. The subject is carrying a suspicious object;e. The suspect’s clothing bulges in a manner that suggests he is carrying a weapon;f. The suspect has been found in the time and place proximate to an alleged crime;


g. The police officer has knowledge of the suspect’s prior criminal record or involvement in criminal activity; andh. The individual flees at the sight of a police officer.

PROCEDURES FOR SPOT CHECK / ACCOSTINGa. When approaching the individual, the police officer shall clearly identify himself as a police officer. If not in uniform, by announcing his identity and displaying official identification card and/or badge.b. Police officers shall be courteous at all times but maintain caution and vigilance for suspicious movements like tending to retrieve weapon, conceal or discard contraband, or other similar actions.c. Before approaching more than one individual, police officers should determine whether the circumstances warrant a request for back-up and whether the spot check/ accosting can and should be delayed until such back-up arrives.d. Police officers shall confine their questions as to suspect’s identity, place of residence, and other inquiries necessary to resolve the police officer’s suspicion. However, in no instance shall a police officer hold a suspect longer than the period reasonably necessary to be able to make these limited inquiries and to resolve suspicions.e. Police officers are not required to give the suspect Miranda Warning unless the person is placed under arrest.

Pat-down Search It is a “frisk” or external feeling of the outer garments of an individual for weapons only.

GROUNDS FOR BODY FRISK/PAT DOWNa. The type of crime believed to be committed by the subject – particularly crimes of violence where the threat of use or use of deadly weapon is involved;b. Where the police officer handles several suspects;c. The time of the day and the location where the pat-down search took place;d. Prior knowledge by the police officer of the suspect’s use of force and/or propensity to carry deadly weapons;e. The appearance and demeanor of the suspect;f. Visual indications suggesting that the suspect is carrying a firearm or other deadly weapon; and g. Whenever possible, pat-down searches should be performed by police officers of the same gender.

PROCEDURES OF PAT DOWN SEARCHa. Whenever possible, pat-down searches should be conducted by at least two (2) police officers, one to perform the search while the other provides protective cover.b. Because pat-down searches are cursory in nature, they should be performed with the suspect in a standing position, or with hands placed against a stationary object, and feet spread apart. However, should an officer visually observe a weapon, a more secure search position may be used like the prone (lying face down) position.c. In a pat-down search, officers are permitted only to feel the outer clothing of the suspect. Police officers may not place their hands inside the pockets of the subject’s clothing unless they feel an object that could probably be a weapon, such as a gun, knife, club, or the likes.d. If the suspect is carrying an object such as handbag, suitcase, briefcase, sack, or other similar items that may conceal a weapon, the police officer should not open the item but instead put it in a place out of the suspect’s reach. e. If the external patting of the suspect’s clothing fails to disclose evidence of a weapon, no further search may be made. If a weapon is found and the possession of which amounts to a violation of the law, the police officer shall arrest the suspect and conduct a complete search.

Reporting after the Spot Check/Accosting or Pat-Down Search If after conducting a spot check/accosting or pat-down search, the police officer has no basis for

making an arrest, he should record the facts of such spot check/accosting or pat-down search and forward a report to the appropriate authority.

If the spot check/accosting or pat-down search gives a justification for a valid warrantless arrest, then an arrest shall be made.

Police Checkpoint It is a location where the search, which is duly authorized by the PNP, is conducted to deter/prevent

the commission of crimes, enforce the law, and for other legitimate purposes.

Composition a. Team Leader (TL) - shall lead and take responsibility in the conduct of checkpoint preferably an officer with the rank of at least Police Inspector; b. Spotter - PNP personnel who will point/profile suspected vehicle subject for checkpoint;


c. Spokesperson - TL or member who is solely in charge of communicating with the motorists subject for checkpoint; d. Investigation Sub-team - in charge of investigation and documentation of possible incidents in the checkpoint to include issuance of Traffic Citation Ticket (TCT) or Traffic Violation Report (TVR); e. Search/Arresting Sub-Team - designated to conduct search, seizure and arrest, if necessary; f. Security Sub-Team - tasked to provide security in the checkpoint area; and g. Blocking/Pursuing Sub-Team - team tasked to block/pursue fleeing suspects/vehicle.

Guidelines a. Mobile checkpoints are authorized only when established in conjunction with ongoing police operations. Only officially marked vehicles shall be used in establishing mobile checkpoints.b. Checkpoints may be established when there is a need to arrest a criminal or fugitive from justice.c. The composition of the personnel manning the checkpoint shall be left to the sound discretion of the PNP unit commander. d. Encourage the participation of, but not limited to, the Local Government Units (LGUs), Civil Society Groups, Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs), business organizations, other civic groups, media and other stakeholders during the conduct of Police Checkpoint.e. The participation of the civilians and the presence of the media in the conduct of checkpoint must be confined only as observers to give police additional eyes and promote transparency of activities in the area. f. All civic groups or organizations to include the media, who are inclined to participate in police checkpoints, must be duly registered and accredited by the PNP for such purpose. The accreditation of the civilian groups to join in the conduct of checkpoint shall be administered by the Police Regional and Provincial Offices.g. PNP personnel manning the checkpoint must have a presentable appearance, wearing the prescribed PNP uniform. Likewise, the civilian members must also be in their organization’s uniform with their names conspicuously displayed for identification. In no case shall the civilian components be allowed to bear firearms during the checkpoint. h. In Metro Manila and other major cities, police officers manning the checkpoints should not wear Field Service Uniforms (FSU) or black fatigues in lieu of the PNP General Office Attire unless the conduct of checkpoint is a result of a Hot Pursuit Operation or a High Risk Checkpoint. The use of mixed uniforms (GOA, FSU, black fatigue) in the conduct of checkpoint is strictly prohibited. i. As much as possible, the area where the checkpoints shall be established must be properly lighted, with a noticeable signage bearing the name of the PNP unit and the participating organization/s visibly displayed in the checkpoint site, to prevent any apprehension from the public of the existence of the same. j. Due courtesy must be accorded to the motorists, traders and the commuters during the conduct of checkpoint.k. The spokesperson must greet the people subject for inspection, ask apology for the inconvenience, appeal for understanding and state the reasons of the operation. Thank the person/s searched. l. Except in the actual commission of crime during checkpoints or in a hot pursuit operation, the conduct of inspection of vehicle during a routine checkpoint is limited to a visual search and therefore must be done with due respect to innocent passersby, commuters, or bystanders and be conducted in a manner that is least inconvenient to the public. Searches, seizures, and arrest made during checkpoints shall be within the ambit of the law. m. Violations/Infractions of the law discovered during the checkpoint operation shall be expeditiously disposed of following legal procedures. Arrested persons must be apprised of their rights in reference to the Miranda Doctrine.n. The security of the PNP personnel, and most especially that of the civilians participating in the checkpoint operation, must be given due consideration in the planning stage of the operation. o. Only the security sub-team and blocking/pursuing sub-team members are allowed to display high-powered firearms and are positioned where they can best provide security to the Checkpoint team including themselves.p. Checkpoint personnel must not limit their task in law enforcement and crime deterrence. They should also be ready to provide police assistance in the vicinity e.g., giving directions to inquiring motorists or passersby. q. The PNP operating units must provide their own logistical and financial requirements to avoid soliciting support from the civilians for their personal or operational needs.r. Police personnel assigned in the checkpoint shall not mulct, extort, or harass drivers, passengers, and traders. Designated TL assigned at the checkpoint shall be responsible for the actuations and behavior of his personnel and shall be accountable under the doctrine of Command Responsibility. s. Voluntary offers of cash or in kind from the traders/motorists passing the checkpoint should be absolutely refused because the offer might be misconstrued as a bribe.t. The police and the civilian component must separately submit their After Checkpoint Operation Report to their respective units or organization for proper evaluation of the efficacy of the operation.


Procedure in the Conduct of Regular Police Checkpoint a. Unit Commanders should inform Higher Headquarters (HHQs) Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and coordinate with adjacent units, such as Public Safety Management Forces and other friendly forces, personally or through an official representative, before commencing with the checkpoint to avoid misencounter and any untoward incident;b. The TL shall brief the PNP personnel, as well as the civilian components present, including the media regarding the proper conduct of the checkpoint and their assigned tasks prior to their deployment; c. The TL shall initially account for the PNP personnel and check if they are in the prescribed uniform. PNP personnel conducting the checkpoint shall display their nameplates at all times. If wearing a jacket, the flap of the jacket bearing their names should also be displayed. Likewise, the equipment will include, but not limited to, the following:

1) Marked Patrol vehicles; 2) Firearms with basic load of ammunition; 3) Handheld and vehicle base radios; 4) Flashlights; 5) Megaphone; and 6) Signage

d. The Spotter of the team will be pre-positioned in a place where he can best point/profile suspected vehicles prior to their approach to the checkpoint;e. Search/Arresting Sub-Team shall flag down suspected vehicles and conduct search, seizure and arrest if necessary;f. Arrested persons and seized items shall be turned-over to the investigation sub-team for documentation and proper disposition; g. In the event that the checkpoint is ignored, and the occupants of the vehicle open fire on the personnel manning the checkpoint, reasonable force to overcome the suspects’ aggression may be employed; h. Inform Higher Headquarters before terminating the conduct of Checkpoint; i. The TL shall conduct debriefing of personnel after termination of the Checkpoint; andj. Unit Commander shall submit After Activity Report to Higher Headquarters.

Hasty CheckpointIt is an immediate response to block the escape of lawless elements from a crime scene, and is also

established when nearby checkpoints are ignored or during hot pursuit operations. It is set up by police personnel conducting mobile patrol on board a marked police vehicle, or those conducting ISO and foot patrol operations within the vicinity/periphery of the national or provincial highways.

Hot Pursuit (Cross Jurisdictional Pursuit) - (also termed in the US as fresh pursuit) shall mean an immediate, recent chase or follow-up without material interval for the purpose of taking into custody any person wanted by virtue of a warrant, or one suspected to have committed a recent offense while fleeing from one police jurisdictional boundary to another that will normally require prior official inter-unit coordination but which the pursuing unit cannot, at that moment, comply due to the urgency of the situation.

Procedures in the Conduct of Hasty Checkpointsa. PNP personnel conducting mobile patrols on board patrol vehicles will initially man the checkpoint, to be complemented by additional personnel upon arrival of reinforcement. A collapsible signage with markings: “Stop, Police Checkpoint”, indicating also the name of the concerned police office/unit conducting the operations, will be used for the purpose; b. In the case of PNP personnel conducting Internal Security Operation (ISO) or foot patrol, where a vehicle and collapsible signage is not readily available, the checkpoint shall be manned initially by said personnel;c. The team shall immediately inform Higher Headquarters of the exact location of the Hasty Checkpoint to include personnel involved and available equipment; d. In a hasty checkpoint, where there is a possibility of high risk stop and high risk arrest, and that there is an urgency for troop deployment and that public safety might be at risk, the participation of the civilian component and the presence of the media in the checkpoint operation shall not be allowed; e. The Unit Commander of the personnel manning the hasty checkpoint shall immediately send additional personnel, equipment and signage to the area in order to convert the Hasty Checkpoint into a Regular Checkpoint; andf. As soon as the Hasty Checkpoint is converted into a Regular Checkpoint, TL shall follow the procedures in the Conduct of Regular Police Checkpoint paragraph c.

Procedures to be Followed When Checkpoints are Ignored


a. In the event that checkpoints/roadblocks are ignored and the motorists/suspects bumped the roadblock in an attempt to elude arrest or avoid inspection, the TL shall immediately contact adjacent units to inform them of the situation so that these units can conduct dragnet operation, while the members of the blocking/pursuing team shall block or pursue the errant fleeing motorist; b. Warning shots shall not be allowed due to the confusion it may create to the driver and passengers of the vehicle. Megaphones or police sirens shall be used instead during the pursuit. The plate number of the vehicle shall be noted and given to other units in adjacent areas to prevent the possibility that the vehicle may elude the pursuit operation; and c. In the event that the occupants of the vehicle open fire on the personnel manning the checkpoint, reasonable force to overcome the suspects’ aggression may be employed.

Procedures in Flagging Down or Accosting Vehicles While in Mobile Cara. Call Headquarters to inform of the make or type and plate number of the motor vehicle to be accosted including the number and, if possible, identity of occupants;b. State the reason(s) for the planned intervention of the suspected motor vehicle;c. Give mobile car’s location and its direction before making actual intervention; d. Try to get alongside the suspects’ vehicle and check the occupants without alarming them of your purpose. You can even overtake the vehicle and wait for it at an advantageous location before stopping the suspects’ vehicle;e. Determine whether the suspects are hostile or not;f. Make known to the suspect that you are after them through the use of a siren or megaphone;g. Instruct the driver to pull over or stop on the side of the road; h. Park behind the suspect’s vehicle at an appropriate distance and cautiously approach the vehicle on the driver’s side;i. If the vehicle’s windows are heavily tinted and the occupants cannot be seen, instruct the driver to open all windows to have a clear view of the interior of the vehicle;j. Instruct the driver to turn off the ignition, if this was not done when the vehicle stopped;k. The other members of the team must be on guard for any eventuality while the vehicle is being approached; l. Talk to the driver in a most courteous manner and inform him of the nature of his violation. Demand to see the driver’s license, photocopies of the certificate of registration and the official receipt . Examine these documents and counter-check the driver on the information reflected therein;m. If it concerns traffic violations, immediately issue a Traffic Citation Ticket (TCT) or Traffic Violation Report (TVR). Never indulge in prolonged, unnecessary conversation or argument with the driver or any of the vehicle’s occupants; n. In cases of other violations that require the impounding of the vehicle, inform the driver regarding this situation and instruct him to follow you, after issuing the TCT/TVR; and,o. Before moving out, inform Headquarters regarding the situation/ status and disposition of the person and motor vehicle accosted.

Procedures to be Followed in Dealing with Hostile Drivers:a. Stopping Vehicles

1) Follow the Procedure in Flagging Down or Accosting Vehicles While in Mobile Car stated in paragraphs a to c; 2) Immediately request for back-up; 3) Follow the suspect and always keep him within visual range; 4) Expect that the suspect will notice your action at any time. Be prepared for a car chase or actual hostile confrontation; 5) If the back-up is already in the vicinity, inform Headquarters that you are proceeding to accost the suspect; 6) Inform the suspects that you are after them through the use of siren or megaphone and instruct the driver to pull over or stop on the side of the street; 7) Park at an appropriate distance behind the suspect’s vehicle; 8) While the vehicle is being approached, the other members of the crew and back-up must be on guard for any eventuality. Overreactions should be avoided; 9) If the vehicle’s windows are heavily tinted and the occupants cannot be seen, instruct the driver to open all windows for a clear view of the vehicle’s interior; 10) Direct the driver and other occupants of the vehicle not to make unnecessary movements and to show their hands outside the car; 11) Instruct the driver to turn off the ignition and toss the key to the ground. Demand to see the Driver’s License and photocopies of the vehicle’s certificate of registration and the official receipt. Examine the documents and counter-check the driver on the information reflected therein; and, 12) If there are other suspects aside from the driver, separate them from one another.

b. Fleeing Vehicles


1) In the event that the motor vehicle did not stop despite the warning given, inform Headquarters or adjacent units so that roadblocks or hasty checkpoints can be set-up; 2) Call Headquarters to inform of the make or type, plate number and color of the motor vehicle to be accosted including the number of occupants and, if possible, their identity; 3) State the reason(s) for flagging down the suspected motor vehicle; 4) Give mobile car’s location and its direction before making actual intervention; 5) When the vehicle of the suspect is cornered or stopped, instruct the driver and other occupants in a clear and commanding voice to follow specifically what you will require of them. Failure on their part to follow will be construed as a hostile act on their part. Execute instructions on the use of reasonable force; 6) Instruct the driver to turn off the ignition and toss the key to the ground, open the door and step out of the vehicle, followed by his hands to be placed on top of the vehicle, or to move towards you with his hands up; 7) Instruct other occupants of the vehicle, if any, to come out one by one, and follow what the driver has been instructed to do earlier; 8) Arrest, handcuff and search the suspects and bring them to Headquarters for proper disposition; and9) Before moving out, inform Headquarters about the situation, status and disposition of the suspects and motor vehicle accosted.

High Risk Stop – is the actual stopping or accosting of armed and dangerous person or persons, aboard a vehicle or on foot, including the power to use all necessary and legal means to accomplish such end.

High Risk Arrest – is the actual restraint of armed persons following a high-risk stop.

Pre-Determined Area – is the specific or projected spot where the armed and dangerous person or persons would pass or likely to pass and so tactically located as to gain calculated advantage against said person or persons.

Stopping Zone - is the strategic predetermined area strongly sealed off, barricaded and occupied by tactical forces in a lawful display of authority to maintain law and order or in defensive response to an event of criminal nature or of such gravity that occurred or likely to occur calling for a high risk stop or arrest.

Dragnet Operation - is a police operation purposely to seal-off the probable exit points of fleeing suspects from the crime scene to prevent their escape.

High Risk Stop and High Risk Arresta. Initial Stage

Upon receipt of information involving movement of armed person or persons, either singly or in group, including unauthorized movement of government troops, or in immediate response to a reported commission of crime perpetrated by armed persons, the PNP shall immediately:

1) Organize appropriate tactical security forces utilizing maximum firepower and armor assets; 2) Deploy the security forces to stopping zones in defensive position; and 3) Seal off the area and establish strong roadblocks/ barricades.

b. Effecting a High Risk Stop When effecting high-risk stop, the police officer shall:

1) Exert utmost effort to persuade the suspects to halt or stop their movement. 2) Start with the procedural conduct of regular warrantless arrest where arrest is inevitable. 3) Ensure proper documentation of the process. 4) Respect the rights of all the persons involved.

c. During Violent StageThe PNP shall strictly adhere to the PNP Operational Procedures (POP) particularly on the use of

reasonable force.

Public Assembly It means any rally, demonstration, march, parade, procession or any other form of mass or

concerted action held in a public place for the purpose of presenting a lawful cause; or expressing an opinion to the general public on any particular issue; or protesting or influencing any state of affairs whether political, economic or social; or petitioning the government for redress of grievances.

Public Place – shall include any highway, boulevard, avenue, road, street, bridge or other thoroughfare, park, plaza, square, and/or any open space of public ownership where the people are allowed access.


Freedom Park – shall mean the venue or place established or designated by local government units within their respective jurisdictions where a public assembly could be held without securing any permit for such purpose from the local government unit concerned.Maximum Tolerance – means the highest degree of restraint that the police, military and other peace keeping authorities shall observe during a public assembly or in the dispersal of the same.

Limitations on the Role of the PNP on Public AssemblyThe PNP shall not interfere with the holding of a public assembly. However, to ensure public safety

and to maintain peace and order during the assembly, the police contingent under the command of a PCO preferably with the rank of Police Senior Inspector may be detailed and stationed in a place at least one hundred (100) meters away from the area of activity.

Guidelines for Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) Contingent During Rallies / Demonstrations a. CDM contingent shall be in prescribed uniform and without firearm.b. Tear gas, smoke grenades, water cannons, or any similar anti- riot device shall be used only when the public assembly is attended by actual violence or serious threats of violence, or deliberate destruction of property.

Dispersal of Public Assembly with Permit All public assembly with a permit shall not be dispersed. However, when an assembly becomes

violent, the police may disperse such public assembly in the following manner: a. At the first sign of impending violence, the Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall call the attention of the leaders of the public assembly and ask the latter to prevent any possible disturbance; b. If actual violence reaches a point where rocks or other harmful objects from the participants are thrown at the police officers or at the non-participants, or at any property causing damage to it, the Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall audibly warn the participants that if the disturbance persists, the public assembly will be dispersed; c. If the violence or disturbance does not stop, the Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall audibly issue a warning to the participants of the public assembly, and after allowing a reasonable period of time to lapse, he shall immediately order it to disperse; andd. No arrest of any leader, organizer or participant shall be made unless he violates during the assembly a law, statute, or ordinance.

Dispersal of Public Assembly Without Permit When the public assembly is held without a permit where a permit is required, the said public

assembly may be peacefully dispersed. However, when the leaders or organizers of public assembly can show an application for permit duly filed at the Office of the Mayor which has jurisdiction over the place where the rally will be held, at least five (5) days prior to the intended activity and the Mayor did not act on the same, the grant of the permit being then presumed under the law, and it will be the burden of the authorities to show that there has been a denial of the application, in which case, the rally may be peacefully dispersed following the procedure of maximum tolerance prescribed by law.

Police Responses During Public Assembly a. During Planning Stage

1) Initiate dialogue with the leaders/organizers to ensure the peaceful holding of a public assembly, including among others, the detail of police escorts. 2) Prepare appropriate security and CDM contingency plans.

b. During Initial and Peaceful Stage 1) With Permit or Held in Freedom Parks/ Private Properties

1.1 The PNP shall not interfere with the holding of a public assembly. However, to adequately ensure public safety, a CDM contingent, under the control and supervision of a PCO shall be stationed at least one hundred (100) meters away from the area where the public assembly is being held.

1.2 Monitor the activities at the public assembly area and respond to any request for police assistance.

2) Without Permit or Permit has been Revoked 2.1 As soon as it becomes apparent that an assembly is being held in a public place, the Ground

Commander shall immediately conduct an inquiry whether the assembly is covered with a permit or not. If a permit could not be shown, verification should immediately be done with the Office of the Mayor

having jurisdiction over the place where the public assembly is being held. Should the Office of the Mayor confirm that a permit has not been issued, the leaders/organizers shall be informed of the fact that they are violating the law and will be asked to disperse peacefully.

2.2 The PNP shall exhaust all peaceful remedies to persuade the demonstrators to disperse. This may include the involvement of Local Chief Executives / community leaders when available to intervene in the situation so that dispersal operations could be avoided.


2.3. Should negotiation fail and the demonstrators refuse to disperse voluntarily and peacefully, thereby causing public inconvenience, CDM contingents may commence dispersal operations.

c. During Breach of Peace/Confrontational Stage (With or without permit) No public assembly with a permit shall be dispersed. However, when a public assembly becomes

violent, the CDM contingents may disperse such public assembly in the following manner: 1) At the first sign of impending violence, the Ground Commander shall call the attention of the leaders/organizers of the public assembly and ask the latter to prevent any possible disturbance. CDM contingents shall hold the line to prevent demonstrators from proceeding to other areas where the holding of a public assembly is prohibited. 2) If actual violence reaches a point where rocks or other harmful objects from the participants are thrown at the CDM contingents or the non-participants, or at any property causing damage to it, the Ground Commander shall audibly warn the participants that if the disturbance persists, the public assembly will be dispersed; 3) If the violence or disturbance does not stop, the Ground Commander shall audibly issue a warning to the participants of the public assembly, and after allowing a reasonable period of time to lapse, shall immediately order it to disperse. With the use of CDM formations, the rank of demonstrators shall be disbanded, contained, and isolated from each other, and should be prevented from regrouping. 4) Water cannons and riot sticks maybe used to repel aggression and to disperse demonstrators and reserve CDM contingents may be employed when situation requires.5) No arrest of any leader, organizer or participant shall be made unless he violates during the assembly a law, statute, or ordinance.

d. During Violent Stage 1) Non-lethal weapons and equipment may be used to suppress violence, to protect lives and prevent further damage to properties. 2) The PNP security elements shall be tactically deployed to provide immediate assistance to the CDM contingents.

e. Post-Operation Stage 1) CDM contingents shall be withdrawn after the area has been cleared of possible danger to public safety. 2) Sufficient police force shall be maintained to ensure peace and order in the area.

Guidelines in the Use of Non-Lethal Weapons a. Shield and Truncheon

During the confrontational stage, truncheon may be utilized only to push back demonstrators and not as an instrument to strike individuals. However, when demonstrators become aggressive, truncheon shall be the principal non-lethal weapon for dispersal. In such situation, CDM contingents shall nonetheless, use the same with caution and due diligence to avoid unnecessary injury. b. Water Cannons

Water cannons may be utilized when demonstrators become unruly and aggressive forcing troops to fall back to their secondary positions. c. Tear Gas

Tear gas may be utilized to break up formations or groupings of demonstrations who continue to be aggressive and refused to disperse despite earlier efforts.

INTEGRATED PATROL SYSTEM (IPS)- PNP’s answer to the requirement of police visibility.- PATROL means – Policemen Assigned To Reinforce Order in the Locality- best way of immersing policemen in various activities- provides a symbiotic relationship between the police and the community which would eventually

draw active support and cooperation of the populace.

THREE COMPONENTS OF IPS1. Fixed Components – these are different stations, precincts, police visibility points, traffic posts and headquarters

a. Station Desk – serves as the 3 C’s of police force: Communication; Coordinating; Center/Command PostSituation/Locator Map – capable of providing visual IPS situation which shows the AOR, Real Time Current Situation and Real Time Status of the IPSb. PCP – headed by PCO with a rank of Chief Inspector or Superintendent with a minimum of 30 personnel including the Commander divided in 3 shifts of 8-hours duty.


2. Patrol Components – include line beat, mobile patrol, motorcycle, bicycle, air patrol and detective repressive patrol

a. Police Beats – consist of identifiable boundaries within the AOR where an officer can conduct patrol. Police Beats identification:

PBs for NCR- Identifiable by a 5 digit number. 1st digit refers to the numerical assigned to the district- 2nd refers to the number assigned to each of the city/municipality within the district- 3rd digit refers to the number assigned to particular PCP- 4th and 5th digits refer to the numbers assigned to particular beat

PBs for Regional Officers- Identifiable by a 7 digit number- First 2 digits refer to the number of the region- 3rd digit refer to the number assigned to a particular province within the region- 4th digit refers to the PCPs- 5th and 6th refer to the beat

b. Mobile Patrol – similar with mobile patrol discussed

c. Detective Beat System – contiguous area where a team of police investigators is assigned with a specific task of conducting follow-up investigation to all complaints, reports, referrals and other requests with the end in view of full compliance and/or filing of case

DETECTIVE BEAT SYSTEM (DBS) – one of the concrete responses of PNP in reinventing the field of investigation.

- it is concerned with crime solution and detectives are charged with total investigation responsibility

POLICE BEAT – is concerned with crime prevention- the patrol officers usually respond to crime incidents for arrest, protection of crime scene until detectives arrive to investigate.

Guidelines in the Conduct of PatrolI. Pre-Deployment Phase – conducted by means of formation or assembly in police stations for at least 30minutes which will be allotted for:

a. inspection as to appearance and completeness of individual equipment.b. dissemination of assignments, instructions and orders.

II. Deployment Phase – upon arrival at the patrol beat, officer shall report to the desk officer or dispatcher- while on patrol, they shall adopt the “buddy-buddy system”- upon reaching the end of the line beat, officer shall make a situation report before returning to their

point of origin- any unusual incident must be reported and/or recorded in the patrol sheet report.

III. Post-Deployment Phase – after the tour of duty, officers shall return to police stations for the following:a. surrender the equipmentb. accomplish the Daily Patrol Reportc. Turn-over to the Front-Desk Officer all items confiscated or recovered during the tour of

dutyd. patrol commander shall conduct an accounting of patrol officers before being dismissed

3. Auxiliary Components – include security guards, traffic enforcers, barangay tanods, civilian volunteers and non-governmental organizations

TEAM POLICING SYSTEM – is an attempt to integrate the police and the community interest into a working relationship so as to produce the desired objective of peace keeping in the community.

- Originated in Aberdeen, Scotland - Team of 5-10 men is assigned according to concentration of crimes and citizens-calls for police service. - Effective police-community cooperation is critical to the success of a team policing system.

Characteristics of Team Policing 1. Geographic Stability of the Patrol Force – The application of permanent patrolling to foster greater awareness and sensitivity to local police problems by team members. 2. Maximum Interaction between Team Members – Members must be given opportunity to work closely together in solving problems.


- Members are encouraged to share information with one another through informal meetings or conference. 3. Maximum Communication between Team Members and Community Residents – Team policing is intended to develop a greater sense of understanding and increased cooperation between members of the team and community residents. - Encourage members of the community to attend informal sessions in which they discussed community problems with the team.

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING SYSTEM In Japan, they have operationalized and even institutionalized it through the Koban or Police Box

System.

In Singapore, they are wielding it through the Neighborhood Police Post.

In the United States about 60 % of the police departments are implementing it through Community Oriented Policing/Problem Oriented Policing COP/POP.

In Canada and several countries in Europe and other parts of the world, they are into it also.

In the Philippines, the implementation of National Anti-Crime Strategy (NACS) at the community level started as mere initiative of some innovative police commanders.

In Bacolod City, the Negros Occidental Provincial Commander of the defunct PC/INP managed to mobilize the community to support and team up with Bacolod City Police Station through the Bacolod Citizens for Unity and Peace (BAC–UP) Foundation from June 7, 1986 to date.

On August 8, 1991, the Davao Del Norte Provincial PNP Commander instituted the KAUBAN, an integrated undertaking of the police/barangay/citizenry to maintain peace and order.

It was also in 1991 when the PNP started implementing the “Koban Philippine style” dubbed as Pulis Patrol Lingkod Bayan (PPLB).

On May 04, 1993, the PNP started establishing the KABABAYAN Center as Community Oriented Policing Units.

Finally on August 15, 1994, the PNP adopted and started implementing the Community Oriented Policing System (COPS).

Basic Principles / Foundation Of COPS1. Democracy – Philippines is a democratic and republic state.

It is imperative for the people to participate in and support the processes, programs and activities of the government to attain SUMMUM BONUM or the greatest good for the greatest number of our people.2. Criminal Justice – a machinery used by a democratic government to protect the society against crime and disorder. 3. Who are the Police – according to Robert Peel, “The police are the public and the public are the police.”4. People’s Power – the greatest source of power to wage war against crime and other threats to society lies among the people.

CONCEPT OF COPS“COPS is a philosophy of full service, personalized policing where the same patrol officers works in

the same area on a permanent basis, from a decentralized place, working in a proactive partnership with the citizens to identify and solve problems.”

ELEMENTS OF COPS1. Philosophy – the present and future crime and other disorder requires the police to provide full service policing and problem solving with the active participation and support of the community.2. Personalized – officers should have person to person contact with the members of the community 3. Patrol – officers must work and patrol their defined beat or AOR as often as possible. 4. Permanent – officers should be assigned permanently for at least 18 months to defined beat.5. Place – the AOR should be divided/sectorized into distinct neighborhoods in urban areas and clusters of barangays in rural areas. 6. Proactive – shall have proactive focus of pre-empting, preventing, suppressing, and deterring crimes. Anticipate or at least detect as early as possible the occurrence of crimes.


7. Policing – provide full service policing in the community8. Problem Solving – includes those abets or serves as breeding grounds of crime9. Partnership – establish community partnership

PART IIPOLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

IMPORTANT TERMS1. Communication – in general, it is the transfer of thought or idea from one person to another through channel or medium. Technically, it refers to equipment used which can be electrical or electronic used to exchange information.2. Communications – refers to the technical field of study or science which involves exchange of information through various channels. 3. Communications Medium – the language or code used in transferring information or idea.4. Amplitude Modulation – modulation in which the amplitude of a wave is subject to variation of changes. This is used in single side band, double side band, and independent side band.5. Frequency Modulation – the amplitude is made constant in the carrier wave together with the signal. 6. Antenna – metallic wire or rod used for radiating and receiving waves to and from space. Also termed Aerial.7. Coordinating Center – is a center base station of a police or law enforcement communications. Also called Center.8. Intercommunication (Inter-Com) – wires system used within a building or compound for direct exchange of calls 9. Intra-Communication – a communication existing within a province, organization or communication that exists between institutions of farthest distance.10. Radio – a communication by means of electromagnetic waves transmitted through space.11. Landline – is a wired form of communication 12. Television Broadcasting (Telecast) – a form of broadcasting through television13. Subscriber – refers to person, residence or office connected to the Private Base Exchange (PBX)14. Dispatcher – personnel in police communication center charged with receiving and transmitting of messages.

POLICE COMMUNICATIONS – refers to the technical means used by the police which consists of interrelated but relatively independent sub-systems such as telephone, telegraph, teletype, radio and television systems and other electronic and automated processes.

ESSENTIALS OF POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM1. Training – messages should be committed to standard handling procedures by trained personnel2. Dependability – provides that communications must be reliable and available at all times in good condition3. Security – provides that communications system must be secured from any criminal action toward destruction of police organization’s functions.4. Accessibility – provides that operational units must have convenient access to every communication that is essential to its efficient operation.5. Speed – provides that communications must be adequate considering that the quick response of officers depend on the transfer of information.6. Confidentiality/Secrecy – provides that informations in the organization must be private and should not be held public as it relates to suspects or victims.

POLICE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK1. Administrative Communications Net – it involves the exchange of non-operational information among police precincts, units, departments or headquarters. 2. Operational Communications Net – it pertains to exchange of police field informations involving peace, law and orders as well as general public well being.

Police Radio Operator/Voice Radio Operator/ Dispatcher/ Coordinator – is a person charged with receiving and transmitting information and is trained in his job.

Requisites of a Good Police Radio Operator1. Alertness – gives an impression that the operator is awake and interested what the person is saying on the other line2. Pleasantness – creates a proverbial voice with smile3. Naturalness – it involves the utilization of simple straightforward words and avoidance of repetition.


4. Expressiveness – use of normal tone of voice which should not be too fast or too slow. The tone of voice will vary on meaning of sentence that the operator is saying5. Distinctiveness – it involves speaking clearly and distinctly by moving the lips, tongue and jaw freely.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Radio – is a system of communication using electromagnetic waves propagated through space

A. Radio WavesThe radio or electromagnetic waves travel as fast as the speed of light at 186,000 miles per

second or 300,000 kilometers per second.

TWO GENERAL TYPES OF RADIO WAVES1. Ground Wave – is radiated energy that touches along the surface of the earth2. Sky Wave – is a radiated energy that travels to the ionosphere and is reflected back to earth.

B. Radio Transmitters – generates electrical oscillations at a radio frequency called the carrier frequencyb.1. Oscillation Generator – converts electrical power into oscillations of a predetermined radio frequencyb.2. Amplifiers – increases the intensity of oscillations while retaining the desired frequencyb.3. Transducer – converts the information to be transmitted into varying electrical voltage proportional to each successive instantaneous intensity.

C. Radio Receiversc.1. Antenna – receives the electromagnetic waves and converts them into electrical oscillationsc.2. Amplifier – increases the intensity of oscillationsc.3. Demodulator – detection equipment for demodulatingc.4. Speaker – converts the impulses into sound waves audible by the human earc.5. Oscillators – to generate radio frequency that can be mixed with incoming waves.

FREQUENCY NEEDED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Above 30 MHz or within Very High Frequency (30–300MHz) – is the frequency needed by the

police departments. 30–300 MHz – is intended for short distances transmission.

ABC’s OF RADIO TRASMISSIONA. Accuracy – the correctness and truthfulness what is being communicatedB. Brevity – using of few words. No unnecessary words or repetitious words in the transmissionC. Courtesy – politeness of the words being used in the communication


Associated Public Safety Communication officers, Inc.

APCO TEN SIGNALS

10-0 Caution10-1 Unable to copy/Change Location10-2 Signal good10-3 Stop transmitting10-4 Acknowledgement/ Roger10-5 Relay10-6 Busy-standby unless urgent 10-7 Out of service 10-8 In Service 10-9 Repeat/ Say again10-10 Fight in progress 10-11 Dog case10-12 Stand-by10-13 Weather and road report 10-14 Report of prowler10-15 Civil disturbance10-16 Domestic trouble10-17 Meet complainant 10-18 Complete the assignment quickly10-19 Return to______10-20 Location10-21 Call______ by telephone10-22 Disregard 10-23 Arrived at scene 10-24 Assignment complete10-25 Report in person (meet)10-26 Detaining subject, expedite10-27 Drivers License Information10-28 Vehicle Registration Information10-29 Check record for wanted10-30 Illegal use of radio 10-31 Crime progress10-32 Man with gun10-33 Emergency 10-34 Riot10-35 Major crime alert 10-36 Correct time10-37 Investigate suspicious vehicle10-38 Stopping suspicious vehicle 10-39 Urgent use light and siren10-40 Silent run- no light or siren10-41 Beginning of tour of duty 10-42 Ending tour of duty 10-43 Information 10-44 Request permission to leave patrol10-45 Animal carcass in lane at________10-46 Assist motorist10-47 Emergency road repairs needed

10-48 Traffic standards needed repairs10-49 Traffic lights out 10-50 Accident10-51 Wrecker needed10-52 Ambulance needed10-53 Road Blocked10-54 Firestock highway 10-55 Intoxicated driver10-56 Intixicated pedestrian10-57 Hit and Run10-58 Direct traffic10-59 Convoy or escort10-60 Squad in vicinity10-61 Personnel in area10-62 Reply to message10-63 Prepare to make written copy 10-64 Message to local delivery 10-65 Next message assignment 10-66 Message cancellation10-67 Clear to net message10-68 Dispatch information10-69 Message received10-70 Fire alarm10-71 Nature of fire10-72 Report progress in fire 10-73 Smoke report 10-74 Negative10-75 In contact with10-76 En route10-77 ETA (estimate time of arrival) 10-78 Need assistance10-79 Notified10-80 Kidnapping 10-81 Stolen vehicle10-82 Reserve lodging10-83 Found vehicle10-84 If meeting advice ETA 10-85 Will be late10-86 Missing person10-87 Pick-up checks for distribution10-88 Advice precent telephone number of10-89 Found person10-90 Bank alarm10-91 Unnecessary use of radio10-92 Wanted person10-93 Blockade10-94 Drag racing 10-95 Stole cattle10-96 Mental subject10-97 Secret10-98 Prison jail break10-99 Record indicate wanted or stolen


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