QuestionsQuestions (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2013-013)
To prescribe the policy governing the use and wearing of training badges by qualified and authorized PNP personnel.
A training badge is a special/distinctive mark, token, or emblem worn as a sign of authority, achievement, and successful completion of a particular course/training; it should be worn with integrity and pride.
Because training badges were issued unsystematically, it became difficult to identify authorized wearers; some badges no longer matched actual skills/expertise and became mere adornments; and the badges were noted not to have been duly filed with the National Historical Institute as required under RA 8491.
A training program offered to PNP personnel with 80 training hours or more, intended to improve and upgrade skills/knowledge for police functions and related administrative/technical competencies.
At least 80 training hours.
A copy shall be submitted to the DHRDD for record purposes.
Yes, provided it is covered by an official order from the sponsoring agency/institution and a copy of that order is submitted to the DHRDD for reference (and the badges are official).
Courses such as PSOSEC, PSOAC, PSOBC, PSOCC, PSSLC, PSJLC (and other courses that may be developed by the PPSC in the future). They come from the PPSC.
Examples listed include PNP Scout, SWAT, Scout Ranger Course, ISO Unit Enhancement Training for Maneuver Units, Police First Responders Course, Criminal Investigation Course, Comptrollership Course, Finance Officers Course, PCR Course, Logistics Management Course, Instructors Development Course, IOBC, PIOC, PlC, and other courses that may be developed by the PNP in the future.
The member must have completed the required baccalaureate degree or higher education and passed the required examination (if any) prior to the conferment of the academic title.
The Directorate for Research and Development (DRD) evaluates them for presentation and approval of the Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB).
They must be registered/recorded to the National Historical Institute (NHI) or the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL), whichever is applicable, through the DRD.
They are hereby rescinded and/or amended accordingly.
Upon approval.