Title
Clarifying PACC's Powers and Functions
Law
Executive Order No. 221
Decision Date
Jan 23, 1995
Executive Order No. 221 clarifies the authority and functions of the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission (PACC) as a coordinating body for law enforcement agencies in the campaign against criminality, with responsibilities including supervision, database management, and policy decision-making.
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Coordination with Law Enforcement Agencies

  • The PACC may call upon units or offices from the Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation, National Prosecution Service, and other law enforcement agencies listed in Section 5 of Executive Order No. 3.
  • This calling upon requires prior coordination with the head of the concerned agency.
  • These agencies execute their mandated functions with respect to crimes enumerated in Section 4 of Executive Order No. 3 under PACC coordination.
  • The PACC is explicitly prohibited from conducting independent police operations or investigations.

Supervision and Operational Control of Task Forces

  • The PACC has general supervision over all task forces organized according to Executive Order No. 3.
  • Task forces made up entirely of representatives from a single law enforcement agency remain under the operational control of that agency.
  • Task forces composed of representatives from multiple implementing law enforcement agencies are under the operational control of the agency whose representative is designated as leader.

Research and Information Management

  • The PACC is responsible for undertaking research work and maintaining a comprehensive database.
  • This database includes information on crimes, offenders, modus operandi, victims, and other relevant data.
  • The information is submitted or collected from the reports of the various law enforcement agencies involved.
  • The purpose of this research and database management is to enhance efforts against criminality and improve the administration of justice.

Decision-Making Process

  • Policy decisions within the PACC as a collegial body are made by a majority vote of all its members.

Effectivity

  • The provisions of this Executive Order take effect immediately upon its issuance on January 23, 1995.

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