Question & AnswerQ&A (NAPOLCOM MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2003-007)
The purpose is to direct the Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), and all officers assigned in illegal drugs operations to undertake an intensified and continuous campaign against illegal drugs, applying the Doctrine of Command Responsibility at all levels of command.
Section 5, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which mandates the maintenance of peace and order, protection of life, liberty and property, and the promotion of the general welfare.
Republic Act No. 9165, known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
It holds government officials or police officers accountable for neglect of duty if they have knowledge of crimes committed by subordinates or within their area of responsibility and fail to take preventive or corrective action before, during, or after the commission of such crimes.
When irregularities or illegal acts are widespread in their jurisdiction, have been repeatedly committed, or when members of their immediate staff or office personnel are involved.
When two or more districts under his area have widespread illegal drug incidences with at least eighteen separate buy-busts, saturation drives, or raids within three months, resulting in arrests or confiscation.
They may be administratively charged and face dismissal from service if evidence warrants, in addition to criminal prosecution under RA 9165.
They are relieved from assignment, subjected to pre-charge investigation within ten days, and if probable cause is found, placed under preventive suspension pending formal investigation.
Importation, trading, administration, possession of dangerous drugs, misappropriation of confiscated drugs or equipment, planting of evidence, protecting drug violators, failing to appear as witness without valid reason, and causing premature termination of investigations.
Commendations are noted, considered, and appreciated in applications for promotion and overall career evaluation.