Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 386)
The five pillars involved in the NCIS are Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Courts, Corrections, and the Community.
Phase I focuses on systems development, including database and program development for an Offender-Based Crime Information System (OBCIS) and involves primary agencies of the five pillars. Phase II covers other offices not included in Phase I, involving computer upgrading, systems development, manpower training, and systems networking.
The National Police Commission is tasked with developing and promoting mechanisms for integrating and coordinating the different sub-systems under each pillar and maintaining criminal justice statistics to formulate national crime prevention programs.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) acts as the national clearinghouse of criminal and other information for prosecuting and law enforcement entities.
The Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police (PC/INP) is designated as the principal agency for providing crime information to support police operations.
The NUCCR is primarily used for crime reporting but can also be utilized for effective crime prevention and social defense.
The Philippine Air Force Security Command (PAFSECOM) is responsible for airport security laws, and the Philippine Coast Guard handles violations of maritime laws.
The Technical Committee is responsible for ensuring strict implementation of the NUCCR, analyzing reports for policy formulation, establishing organizational and computer linkages, managing system transitions, and other necessary actions to implement the Executive Order.
Initial funding shall be taken from the authorized appropriations of the concerned agencies, and subsequent appropriations will be proposed in the budget for Congressional approval.