Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP)
The main objective of LOI 21/08 (PATNUBAY) is to conduct strategic intervention to clean up the ranks of the Philippine National Police (PNP) by weeding out defiant cops who refuse to toe the line of transformation and to propagate advocacy on the image of a God fearing, humane, dependable, approachable, and presentable "Mamang Pulis".
The three aspects of strategic intervention are: 1) Prevention Aspect - preemptive measures to lessen misdemeanors, 2) Investigation and Adjudication Aspect - procedures for disposition of complaints and prosecution of administrative cases, and 3) Rehabilitation Aspect - to inspire cops with renewed responsibility and commitment.
Information and Advocacy cut across all three aspects of strategic intervention and aim to build public faith in the PNP's transformation to promote the image of "Mamang Pulis" and inform the public that such transformation is taking place.
PNP offices/units must create or activate reporting systems such as TXT 2920, 'Isumbong mo kay Tsip', and Anti-Kotong Text to serve as mechanisms for reporting erring PNP personnel and to act with dispatch on these reports.
Complaints received by the Complaint Receipt Task Group are: a) referred to DI or IG for validation if no verifiable data, b) referred to CIDG and DI for validation and investigation if some data but no sworn statement, c) referred to DIDM and others for pre-charge evaluation if supported by affidavit or documents; cases with probable cause become pending and must be resolved within 60 days by the Summary Hearing Officer.
All backlog pending administrative cases must be resolved within three months, including cases from 2007 to January 2008, with hearings, resolutions by Summary Hearing Officers, review by Legal Services, and final approval/disapproval by disciplinary authorities, followed by archiving.
Disciplinary authorities must not limit penalties to suspension and forfeiture of pay but also maximize use of penalties like withholding privileges, restriction to specified limits, and restrictive custody as deterrents for offenders.
Such personnel must be sent to the PNP Values Formation School for removal of stigma, assisted by Guidance Counseling Offices to cope with stress and crises, and encouraged to participate in year-long moral, spiritual, and conscience-searching programs for enhancement and renewal.
At the national level, the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) acts as the Officer of Primary Responsibility (OPR), supported by other directorates and services. At the regional and NSU levels, Deputy Regional Directors for Administration serve as Task Force Commanders with respective assistants.
LOI 21/08 takes effect fifteen (15) days after filing a copy at the University of the Philippines Law Center, compliant with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 2, Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 (The Revised Administrative Code of 1987), as amended.