Role of the PACC as a Coordinating Body
- The PACC shall primarily function as a coordinating body as per Executive Order No. 3, s. 1992.
- Its technical and administrative staff are organized into a coordinating center or secretariat.
Coordination With Law Enforcement Agencies
- The PACC may call upon existing units of 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.
- Such calls require prior coordination with the head of the respective agency.
- The PACC shall assist in carrying out functions related to crimes enumerated in Section 4 of Executive Order No. 3.
- Importantly, the PACC is prohibited from conducting independent police operations or investigations.
Supervision and Control of Task Forces
- The PACC has general supervision over all task forces formed under Executive Order No. 3.
- Operational control remains with the law enforcement agency if the task force is composed entirely of that agency's members.
- If a task force is composed of members from multiple agencies, operational control is exercised by the agency whose representative leads the task force.
Research and Information Management
- The PACC is tasked to undertake research and maintain a comprehensive database relating to crimes, offenders, modus operandi, victims, and other relevant data.
- This database is based on reports submitted or derived from the various law enforcement agencies enumerated in Executive Order No. 3.
- The purpose is to enhance the fight against criminality and improve the administration of justice.
Decision-Making Process
- Policy decisions within the PACC, viewed as a collegial body, require a majority vote of all its members.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance on January 23, 1995.