Question & AnswerQ&A (NAPOLCOM MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2008-004)
The Circular prescribes policies and guidelines governing the selection and placement of Police Commissioned Officers to staff positions in Police Regional Offices, National Support Units, Regional Chiefs of NSUs, Group Directors, Chiefs of Police of City and Municipal Police Stations, and other positions of responsibility.
The Circular applies to all Police Commissioned Officers from the ranks of Police Inspector to Police Senior Superintendent.
It is the policy of the PNP to promote professionalism and fairness through a placement system based on merit and fairness in designating staff officers to their positions.
An Administrative Case is a formal inquiry to determine if a PNP member violated laws, rules, or policies. It is considered formally filed upon receipt of the approved pre-charge evaluation report until a decision becomes final.
Except for the Chief of the PNP, no member who has less than one year before compulsory retirement shall be promoted or designated to a position other than the one currently held. Such designations are void ab initio.
A Chief of Police may hold the position for a maximum cumulative period of six years with specific rules for maximum tour per class of city or municipality.
They must have at least one year experience as Deputy Chief of Division of NHQ Directorial Staff/PROs/NSUs or as Chief of Police with at least one more year before maximum tenure, and other qualifications under existing laws.
The PROPB is tasked to screen and evaluate officers due for promotion and/or placement to key positions and other positions of responsibility in the Police Regional Offices.
The criteria include seniority (10%), command and leadership competence (20%), field and administrative duty experience (20%), geographical assignment (15%), service reputation (20%), and awards, recognition and fitness (15%).
Officers with pending non-service-related administrative or criminal cases or those under preventive suspension shall not be included in the list of eligibles for promotion or placement.