EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 221

: The primary task of the PACC is directing and coordinating the activities of various law enforcement agencies to effect a more vigorous campaign against criminality.
: The PACC acts primarily as a coordinating body with powers and functions enumerated in Executive Order No. 3, 1992.
: No, pursuant to Executive Order No. 3, the PACC shall not conduct independent police operations or investigations.
: The PACC may call upon units or offices of the Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation, National Prosecution Service, and other law enforcement agencies enumerated in Section 5 of Executive Order No. 3.
: The PACC must coordinate prior with the head of the concerned agency before calling upon their units or offices.
: The PACC has general supervision over all task forces.
: The operational control is retained by the implementing law enforcement agency itself.
: Operational control is exercised by the implementing law enforcement agency whose representative is designated to lead such task force.
: The PACC shall undertake research and maintain a database of information relating to crimes, offenders, modus operandi, victims, and other information from reports of law enforcement agencies to improve the fight against criminality and administration of justice.
: All policy decisions by the PACC, as a collegial body, shall be taken by a majority vote of all its members.