QuestionsQuestions (PNP CIRCULAR NO. 2010-010)
It is based on Section 26 of RA 6975, as amended by RA 8551.
To establish guidelines, rules, and procedures for minor infraction reporting in the PNP, providing corresponding demerits. It covers minor infractions committed by uniformed and non-uniformed personnel during office and non-office hours and in specified situations; it is not punitive in nature.
No. The circular expressly states that the DR system is not punitive in nature.
It covers both uniformed and non-uniformed PNP personnel and minor infractions committed during office and non-office hours, including command activities and while on duty outside camp/office for uniformed personnel.
A report containing the minor infraction committed and the offender’s explanation in a prescribed form (Annex “A” as stated in the circular).
Acts or omissions by uniformed or non-uniformed personnel that can be the basis for awarding demerits as enumerated in Annex “B” of the circular.
The RO may right then and there issue a DR or report it to the Administrative Officer of the proper disposition.
It must indicate the date, time, and specific infraction, and require the offender to write his/her explanation at the back of the DR form.
Not later than twenty-four (24) hours upon receipt.
Immediately evaluate the explanation and recommend to the awarding authorities (AA) to revoke the DR or award demerits, as the case may be.
The Admin. Officer furnishes the offender a copy of the DR.
They must maintain records of all DRs issued and ensure DRs form part of the 201 file of the offender.
No. The circular states that the issuance of a DR shall not preclude the institution of an administrative case for offenses defined and punishable under Rule 21, NAPOLCOM MC 2007-001 and Rule IV, CSC Resolution No. 991936 or URACCS.
Fifteen (15) demerits per month or ninety (90) demerits per semester.
The offender may render one (1) hour community service duty for every one (1) excess demerit, to be rendered within the month following which the offender exceeded the allowable number.
The offender shall be rated POOR in the Performance Evaluation Rating (PER) for the particular rating period and may be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.
They may be considered as an aggravating circumstance in any disciplinary action against the offender.
Records of DR/excessive demerits may affect reassignment/transfer from one unit to another.
Fifteen (15) days from the filing of a copy at the UP Law Center, in consonance with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 2, Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 (Revised Administrative Code of 1987), as amended.