Question & AnswerQ&A (AIDSTF Resolution NO. 2010-094)
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) exercises administrative and operational supervision over the Philippine National Police (PNP) according to Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended.
The PNP submitted the PNP Manual on Anti-Illegal Drugs Operation and Investigation for the Commission's consideration.
The manual provides PNP personnel with a set of standard rules and procedures necessary for conducting anti-illegal drugs operations and investigations, including standardized forms for search warrants and buy-bust operations.
The protocols are the product of the collective experience of field commanders, operatives, investigators, and prosecutors involved in law enforcement.
The constitutional mandate to administer and control the PNP gives the National Police Commission the authority to approve the manual.
The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are to be coordinated with for the inclusion of a module on anti-illegal drug operation procedures in their programs.
The PNP-AIDSOTF, through the Chief of PNP, must submit a monthly accomplishment report to the National Police Commission for monitoring purposes.
Members of the PNP who violate any rules and regulations in the manual shall be dealt with accordingly, implying disciplinary or legal action.
If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the other provisions not declared unconstitutional shall remain in full force and effect.
The resolution was adopted on February 26, 2010.