Integrated National Police Personnel Professionalization Law Of 1977
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Integrated National Police Personnel Professionalization Law Of 1977
Presidential Decree No. 1184
August 26, 1977
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INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICE PERSONNEL PROFESSIONALIZATION LAW OF 1977Title and Purpose
- This law shall be known as the "Integrated National Police Personnel Professionalization Law of 1977". (Section 1)
- The purpose is to establish a comprehensive personnel development program to maintain a competent, efficient, professional, and loyal Integrated National Police. (Section 2)
Ranks and Strength
- Ranks for police personnel and fire service personnel are specified. (Section 3)
- The strength of policemen in a city or municipality shall be at least one policeman for every 1,000 inhabitants. (Section 4)
- The strength of fire service personnel shall be at least one fireman for every 2,000 inhabitants in cities or large municipalities, and as prescribed in rules for small cities or municipalities. (Section 5)
- The distribution of ranks, expressed as percentages of total strength, is specified. (Section 6)
Qualifications Standards
- General qualifications for appointment, such as citizenship, moral conduct, education, age, height, and weight, are specified. (Section 7)
- Waivers for certain qualifications may be granted in exceptional cases. (Section 7)
- Special educational qualifications are required for certain ranks, such as college degrees or equivalent training. (Section 8)
- Specific qualifications are required for the ranks of Police Brigadier General and Fire Brigadier General, including age, education, experience, and service duration. (Sections 9 and 10)
- Fire inspectors must possess relevant engineering or technical degrees or courses. (Section 11)
Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment
- The Director General shall establish screening committees to determine merit, conduct interviews, examinations, and tests for recruitment and selection. (Section 12)
- Lateral entry into the service is permitted for certain positions with special qualifications or reclassified ranks. (Section 13)
- Appointing authorities for different ranks are specified. (Section 14)
- Temporary and permanent appointment procedures are outlined. (Section 15)
- Women may be appointed as policewomen, with a limit of 5% of the total strength. (Section 16)
- Appointments and promotions are subject to attestation by the National Police Commission. (Section 17)
Training
- A training program shall be provided, including recruit training, specialized training, supervisory training, management training, and other courses. (Section 18)
- 1% of personnel may be detailed as students at educational institutions or facilities for specialized training. (Section 18)
- The Philippine National Police Academy shall be established for training and education of Integrated National Police members. (Section 19)
Promotion Standards
- Eligibility for promotion requires passing promotional examinations, bar examinations, or completing accredited courses. (Section 20)
- Promotion procedures, including seniority and merit considerations, are specified. (Section 20)
- Promotion authorities and the creation of promotion boards are outlined. (Sections 21 and 22)
- Special promotion may be granted for acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry. (Section 23)
Performance, Morale, and Discipline
- A performance evaluation system shall be established to foster improvement and effectiveness. (Section 24)
- Members have the right to present complaints and grievances, with procedures for resolution. (Section 25)
- An incentive and awards system shall be established to recognize superior accomplishments and acts. (Section 26)
- Health and welfare programs shall be developed, and good supervisor-subordinate relations shall be promoted. (Section 27)
- Discipline shall be a command responsibility, and the disciplinary system shall be strictly implemented. (Section 28)
Salary Structure and Adjustment
- The monthly salary structure for police and fire service personnel, with six salary scales or steps within each rank, is specified. (Section 29)
- Procedures for adjusting salaries based on previous salaries are outlined. (Section 30)
- Members shall be entitled to a subsistence allowance, with rates prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense. (Section 31)
Retirement
- Commonwealth Act No. 186, as amended, shall apply to the retirement system of the Integrated National Police, with modifications. (Section 32)
- Compulsory retirement ages are specified as 60 years for Police/Fire Lieutenant and higher ranks, and 55 years for Patrolman/Fireman up to Police/Fire Sergeant, with a transition period for implementation. (Section 33)
- Optional retirement is allowed after 20 years of satisfactory service, regardless of age. (Section 34)
- Retirement benefits shall be the same as those under Commonwealth Act No. 186, as amended. (Section 35)
- Service computation and appropriations for retirement benefits are outlined. (Sections 36 and 37)
- Studies shall be undertaken to upgrade the retirement system. (Section 38)
- Rules and regulations for retirement implementation shall be promulgated. (Section 39)
Disability and Death Benefits
- Temporary disability benefits, including full pay, medical expenses, and gratuity, shall be provided for injuries or sickness arising from duty. (Section 40)
- Death and permanent total disability benefits, including gratuity, burial expenses, pension, and other benefits, are specified for members killed or disabled in the line of duty. (Section 41)
- Compensation granted shall be exempt from attachment, levy, execution, or taxes, and shall not affect other benefits. (Section 42)
Status of Missing Personnel
- Members reported missing in action, kidnapped, or captured shall continue receiving pay and allowances, with provisions for payment to heirs and determination of death. (Sections 43-46)
Miscellaneous Provisions
- Officers from Police/Fire Lieutenant and above shall have the power to administer oaths in official duties. (Section 47)
- The Director General may promulgate rules and regulations for implementation, subject to approval. (Section 48)
- Repealing and saving clauses, separability of provisions, and effectivity are specified. (Sections 49-52)
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Integrated National Police Personnel Professionalization Law Of 1977
Presidential Decree No. 1184
•August 26, 1977
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1184
INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICE PERSONNEL PROFESSIONALIZATION LAW OF 1977
WHEREAS, Presidential Decree No. 765, dated August 8, 1975, constituted the Integrated National Police with the Philippine Constabulary as nucleus and all city and municipal police and fire departments and jails as components to facilitate the establishment of a cohesively organized and effectively directed police organization;
WHEREAS, in order to accelerate the upgrading and professionalization of the police and fire services and promote career development therein, it is imperative that there be established uniform INP personnel development standards to maintain a superior safety force;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree as part of the laws of the land, the following:
ARTICLE ITITLE
Section 1. This Decree shall be known as the "Integrated National Police Personnel Professionalization Law of 1977."
ARTICLE IIDECLARATION OF PURPOSE
Section 2. It is hereby declared to be the policy and...
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