QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM)
It states that deputation is a privilege and not a right—therefore it may be granted or withdrawn at the discretion of the appointing authority.
The Deputation Evaluation Committee (DEC) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary.
The Assistant Secretary acts on all applications for deputation.
Regional Directors shall recommend qualified applicants only, and after approval they exercise direct supervision and control over deputized agents in their areas.
They must occupy permanent position items and their work assignments must be directly and actually related to traffic law enforcement.
Those whose duties in their present assignments are directly and actually related to traffic law enforcement.
They must be employees whom the Assistant Secretary believes can help enforce R.A. No. 4136 and related laws, rules, and regulations.
(1) Certified photocopy of Certificate of Employment (or appointment contract). (2) Application form duly endorsed by the Head of Office. (3) Two (2) 2x2 photos signed at the back.
An applicant who complied must attend the Deputation Seminar.
Includes: pertinent land transportation laws (e.g., R.A. 4136 and Public Service Act); conduct/procedure in apprehending traffic violators; Filipino values and responsibilities of law enforcers; LTO and other government agencies; traffic direction/control; life saving techniques and first aid; and applicable Civil Service laws.
The Traffic Safety Division under the LTO Law Enforcement Service conducts the training for applicants assigned by the staff of the regional offices concerned.
A complete list of deputized agents and other records such as applications, deputation orders, IDs, TOP booklets, and other relevant documents.
Examples include: discourteous conduct; extortion; negligence; insubordination; grave misconduct; abuse of authority; incompetence and inefficiency; corruption; failure to submit apprehension within 24 hours; failure to submit apprehension report; any offense involving moral turpitude; separation from government service; dishonesty; death.
Failure to submit apprehension within 24 hours from the date and time of apprehension is a ground for revocation.
A written complaint can be filed before the DEC or through the concerned Regional Director.
The Assistant Secretary may order preventive suspension to preclude any incident of harassment of the complainant.
Upon revocation, the agent shall surrender his deputation ID and the TOP issued to him.