Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2006-010)
The primary purpose of PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2006-010 is to maximize the transfer of best policing practices acquired by PNP personnel from United Nations Missions and foreign training to other police officers through their assignment to PNP Training Service and similar institutions for a period of one year.
PNP personnel returning from United Nations Missions and those who have undergone more than 30 days of foreign training are required to render service at the PNP Training Service, Philippine Public Safety College Systems or other similar institutions for designated periods.
They must be assigned for a period of one (1) year upon arrival from the United Nations missions, excluding any training or leave availed of during that period.
No, the one-year assignment detail does not include training and leave availed by the concerned PNP personnel during that period.
The Director of the Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD) determines the assignment or disposition of these personnel.
No, they are not compulsorily required to render the one-year service but are given priority in the selection of personnel for deployment once they comply with UN Mission requirements.
The Philippine Public Safety College Systems include the Philippine National Police Academy, National Police College, Police National Training Institute, and similar institutions.
They acquire wide experiences on policing, best police practices, and interaction with police officers from other States which enrich their knowledge, skills, and motivation.
Because it improves the overall capability and professionalism of the PNP by imparting international best practices and experiences to personnel undergoing mandatory and specialized training.
The circular was signed by Arturo C. Lomibao, Police Director General and Chief of the Philippine National Police.