Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP CIRCULAR NO. 004)
'Detail' refers to the temporary movement of a PNP personnel from the PNP to another government office/agency without a reduction in rank, status, or salary and without the issuance of a new appointment, but requiring the issuance of PNP orders.
PNP uniformed personnel with the ranks of Police Inspector (PINSP) and Police Officer 1 (PO1) shall not be placed on detail outside the PNP organization.
The personnel must have rendered at least five years of active service in the PNP, have at least a very satisfactory (VS) rating in their last performance evaluation, possess a permanent appointment in their present rank, have no pending cases, and not be a Pre-Charge Investigator or Summary Hearing Officer.
The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) has the authority to approve the detail upon recommendation of the Chief, PNP.
They must perform functions related to law enforcement, peace and order maintenance, police-related training, or research development.
The detail period is for a maximum of six months, renewable once for another six months with the agency's request and personnel's concurrence, but in no case shall exceed two years.
The receiving agency assumes administrative supervision for punctuality, attendance, and performance evaluation, but leave and travel authority remain processed through the DPRM with recommendations from the carrying unit.
No, PNP uniformed personnel detailed outside the DILG are not considered for promotion during their detail and for six months after its termination. Personnel on detail within DILG agencies may be considered subject to existing policies.
Failure to report within seven calendar days is considered Absence Without Official Leave (AWOL), which leads to withholding of pay and allowances by the Director of Finance Service.
Yes, the Chief, PNP may terminate the detail anytime with prior notice to the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government as part of proper deployment and utilization of personnel.