QuestionsQuestions (NAPOLCOM MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-003)
To enhance police discipline, ensure adherence to professional conduct among PNP members, and establish guidelines/procedures for the DR System while institutionalizing community involvement through community service.
All officers and non-officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
A report containing the minor infraction(s) committed by a PNP personnel, using the format prescribed by the Circular.
Tasks/duties assigned to the offending PNP personnel to be rendered upon written order by the Chief of Office (or competent authority). It is administered by the Office of the Mayor with territorial jurisdiction, or by the Provincial/Regional/National Support Unit Director with respect to personnel under their command as allowed by the Circular.
It must not be interpreted to mean inhumane, immoral, or illegal activity, and community service may be administered only during rest days and in athletic uniform.
Examples (each is a minor infraction listed): (1) Violation of “Tamang Bihisa” (e.g., unauthorized uniform/insignias, unauthorized haircut, dirty shoes/uniform, unshaved mustache, no required card) — 5 demerits; (2) Tardiness in reporting for duty/office work — 5; (3) Tardiness in reporting to command activities — 5; (4) Smoking in places not designated as a smoking area — 5; (5) Spitting or littering in public areas — 7.
Minimum 5 demerits and maximum 20 demerits.
Maximum allowable demerits of fifteen (15) per month or 90 demerits per semester.
One demerit in excess of the allowable number is equivalent to one (1) hour of community service.
Any person witnessing an infraction by a police officer may fill out a delinquency report form, which is available at the nearest police precinct at all times.
The date, time, and the specific infraction committed by the police officer, using the prescribed delinquency report format.
The Administrative Officer who received the report must immediately notify the offending PNP personnel and furnish a copy. The offender must render a written explanation within 24 hours from notice, and the explanation plus the delinquency report is submitted to the Chief of Office (or Director, as applicable).
Not later than five (5) days upon receipt of the delinquency report and written explanation.
The Administrative Officer is the official repository and record-keeper of demerits earned by members of his/her unit and must provide a monthly report to the Chief of Office or Director concerned.
Based on the monthly report of demerits, the Chief of Office/Director issues an order listing persons who exceeded allowable demerits for the month and the number of hours they must render as community service, then transmits the order to the Mayor (or authorized representative) for administration, subject to the Circular’s rules.
A report stating the total hours devoted, the times and places of service, with a certification under oath that the offending police officer complied with the stated number of hours; it is then transmitted immediately to the Chief of Office/Director concerned.
They may be rated Poor in their PER for that rating period and may face appropriate disciplinary action; may be recommended to undergo training; their excessive demerits may be considered as aggravating circumstances in disciplinary action; and may affect reassignment/transfer.
It takes effect after fifteen (15) days from the filing of a copy with the University of the Philippines Law Center, pursuant to Executive Order No. 292 (Revised Administrative Code, as amended).
No. The Circular explicitly states that community service shall not be interpreted to mean inhumane, immoral, or illegal activity.