Submission and Purpose of the PNP Manual on Anti-Illegal Drugs Operation and Investigation
- The PNP submitted for NAPOLCOM's consideration the Manual on Anti-Illegal Drugs Operation and Investigation.
- The Manual aims to provide PNP personnel with standardized rules and procedures necessary for anti-illegal drugs operations and investigations.
- It includes standardized forms for search warrants and buy-bust operations.
Basis for the Protocols Established in the Manual
- Protocols in the Manual are derived from the collective experience of field commanders, operatives, investigators, and prosecutors.
- These protocols are designed to effectively address challenges faced in the field and ground realities of policing.
Approval and Integration into PNP Training Programs
- The Commission, pursuant to its constitutional authority, approved the Manual through a formal resolution.
- The Manual is incorporated as an attachment to the resolution for official reference.
- The PNP is tasked to coordinate with the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) and Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) for including training modules based on the Manual in their Programs of Instruction.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
- The PNP-AIDSOTF, under the Chief of the PNP, must submit monthly accomplishment reports to the Commission for monitoring and evaluation.
Disciplinary Actions for Non-Compliance
- PNP members who violate any rules or regulations in the Manual will face appropriate administrative or disciplinary action.
Severability Clause
- Should any provision of the Manual be declared unconstitutional, all other provisions not affected shall remain valid and enforceable.
Formal Adoption
- The resolution was adopted on February 26, 2010, by the Chairperson and Commissioners of NAPOLCOM.
- The resolution is attested by the Chief of the Secretariat for authenticity and record-keeping.