QuestionsQuestions (PNP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES NO. 0125 - S2012)
The SOP cites Republic Act (RA) 5487 (and its IRR), the PNP Integrated Plan Against Bank Robbery/Armored Van Hold-Up, and the Joint Anti Bank Robbery Action Committee (JABRAC) Agreement.
To implement procedures for handling incidents of traffic violations, accidents, and checkpoints involving commercial armored vehicles—prioritizing public safety, avoiding traffic jams, ensuring operational security, and preventing exposure of armored vehicles to risks.
Commercial armored vehicles deployed by Private Security Agencies (PSAs), Company Guard Forces (CGFs), and Government Guard Units (GGUs) providing armored vehicle guard services to banks and other financial institutions, implemented by the PNP in coordination with local government units.
They must be marked with an identifiable marker with a control number and with the design, color, and location marking approved by the concerned associations and concurred by the PNP through CSG-SOSIA.
Control numbers 001–999 are for BSMA; 1000–9999 are for ASAP; and 10000–10500 are for BSP.
Photocopies of: Certificate of Registration (CR), Official Receipt (OR), insurance policy, calling card of the agency or appropriate officer, and the driver’s license.
Photocopies of: Duty Detail Order (DDO), bank and armored guard license, and firearm’s license.
The driver must immediately stop, politely explain urgency to the other party, hand over the required documents through the gun port, proceed to the Traffic Division/Section to settle after delivery of the load.
The driver must immediately stop and settle with the other party, hand over the required documents, and advise the other party to contact the armored vehicle service company and/or bank.
The original position/final rest of colliding vehicles should not be disturbed because it is indispensable in traffic investigation.
Immediate medical attention is paramount; the crew should bring victims to the nearest hospital using any available means other than the involved armored vehicle if possible. The armored vehicle may be used only if no other vehicle is available.
The driver must immediately call for police back-up to ensure security of the loaded armored vehicle pending traffic investigation.
The driver must immediately stop, hand over required documents to the traffic officer through the gun port without disembarking, explain politely urgency, and settle the traffic violation after delivery.
The driver must immediately stop and submit himself for proper investigation.
Police/traffic personnel must ensure the safety of the crew and the commercial armored vehicle during the investigation.
The driver should pull-over, communicate through the gun port, hand over required documents, and after checking completeness, the officer should return the documents and allow safe passage.
Without prejudice to any criminal action, they are held liable under RA 5487 (as amended) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
It takes effect 15 days from filing a copy at the University of the Philippines Law Center, pursuant to Sections 3 and 4, Chapter 2, Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 (Revised Administrative Code of 1987).
It includes a repealing clause rescinding all SOPs, circulars, memoranda, and directives no longer applicable or those in conflict with the SOP.