Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 150)
Section 14(1) of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended by Republic Act No. 8551, mandates the National Police Commission to formulate a crime prevention program.
The 2008 National Crime Prevention Plan was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The 2008 NCPP was formulated by the Technical Committee on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (TCCPDJ) of the National Police Commission (Napolcom).
The 2008 NCPP aims to embody the strategic objectives and action plans of the five pillars of the Criminal Justice System for implementation by National Government Agencies and Local Government Units to prevent crime, treat offenders, and administer criminal justice.
The 2008 NCPP strives to conform with the standards and norms of the United Nations Council on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UNCCPCJ).
The 2008 NCPP took effect on January 1, 2008.
All concerned departments and agencies of the government, all local government units (LGUs), and non-government organizations (NGOs) are directed to comply with and implement the 2008 NCPP.
Local Government Units are mandated to comply with and implement the crime prevention programs and projects outlined in the 2008 NCPP in partnership with NGOs.
The 2007 meeting in Tagaytay City was where interdisciplinary experts from the Napolcom TCCPDJ convened to formulate the annual national crime prevention plan for 2008.
The formulation by the Napolcom TCCPDJ is authorized under the PNP Law (Republic Act No. 6975) as amended by Republic Act No. 8551.