Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP CIRCULAR NO. 2006-009)
The authority is Section 17 of Republic Act No. 5487 as amended.
The purpose is to prescribe guidelines to ensure preservation of peace and order, protection of lives, and proper conduct of security personnel in properties or establishments with conflicting claims, ownership, management, or administration.
Private security personnel include private security guards, private detectives, security consultants, security officers, and others classified later, employed by private security agencies or private firms as per Section 1g, IRR of RA 5487.
It applies to any property or establishment of a client of a private security agency under a security services agreement or similar arrangement that involves conflicting claims, ownership, management, or administration.
1) They must protect all lives and property and assist local authorities in maintaining peace and order; 2) They shall not be used as tools for oppression, violence, or acts against public order or national interest.
They must inform the Chief, SAGSD immediately about the conflict and maintain status quo, continue duties under the existing SSA, avoid unilateral exclusion of parties without legal order, and not increase security personnel contrary to the contract.
No, a new PSA can only deploy security personnel for implementing a court or quasi-judicial order if requested in writing by the designated Sheriff and with approval of the Chief, SAGSD or Chief, ROPD.
Security personnel must be in proper uniform with visible nameplates, show their license to exercise profession (LTEP) IDs, and shall not carry high-powered firearms.
First offense: P50,000 fine for PSA and 6 months suspension for personnel; second offense: P100,000 fine and 1-year suspension; third offense: cancellation or revocation of license to operate or practice.