Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE NO. 2011-04)
The primary purpose is to prescribe the procedures in reporting stolen and wanted motor vehicles and in disposing of recovered or impounded vehicles by all PNP units.
This SOP applies to all stolen or carnapped vehicles and those which are recovered and/or impounded by any PNP unit pursuant to RA 6539, the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972, as amended.
The Chief/Head of Office of any PNP Territorial Unit that took cognizance of the loss of a motor vehicle.
The complaint must be supported by documents of ownership like Certificate of Registration, LTO Receipt of Payment, Deed of Sale, Invoice Receipt if unregistered, Insurance Policy, Certificate of Encumbrance if acquired through financing, and other related documents.
They inform adjacent PROs and PPOs, including Regional Highway Patrol Units, to facilitate possible apprehension of the vehicle possessor based on a flash alarm.
All recovered carnapped/stolen vehicles must be turned over within forty-eight (48) hours to the HPG Central Vehicle Impounding Area at Camp Crame.
The Director of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) upon delegated authority from the Chief of the PNP.
Bases include Recovery Report, Court Order, Termination of Investigation, Actual possession of owner, or other lawful grounds as ordered by competent authority.
Violations will be dealt with administratively pursuant to NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2007-001, and the immediate superior may also be investigated under the principle of command responsibility.
No PNP personnel shall use or cause the use of recovered/impounded motor vehicles before lifting of the alarm and release, nor shall they replace or remove any parts or accessories without written authority from the Chief/Head of the PNP Unit for preservation purposes only.