Qualifications and powers of civilian investigation agents

Section 1 governs appointment of civilian investigation agents of the Criminal Investigation Service, Philippine Constabulary (CIS).
Section 2 governs appointment as Deputy Chief CIS for Investigation.
Section 3 declares specific CIS positions as belonging to the unclassified service.
Section 6 vests the Chief and Deputy Chief of the CIS with specific legal powers in investigation matters.

Section 1 provides that no person shall be appointed as a civilian investigation agent of the CIS unless the person:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree from a school recognized by the Government, preferably law or commerce.
- Is physically fit, mentally alert, and of good moral character.
- Has not been convicted by final judgment of any crime involving moral turpitude.
- Has passed an examination to be given by the Department of National Defense, approved by the Civil Service Commission, and also qualifies in a psychiatric examination to determine mental and emotional fitness given by the CIS.
Section 1 requires both the examination and the psychiatric examination as conditions for appointment.

Section 2 provides that no person shall be appointed as Deputy Chief CIS for Investigation unless the person:
- Is a degree holder, with preference given to a member of the Philippine Bar.
- Has at least ten (10) years experience in investigation work in the CIS, NBI, and other criminal investigation agencies of the Government.

Section 3 declares that the positions of Investigation Agents, Senior Investigation Agents, Supervising Agents, and Deputy-Chief CIS for investigation are in the unclassified service.

Section 4 provides that civilian investigation agents of the CIS who were appointed without the qualifications required in Section 1 and who remain in service must qualify under the Act’s requirements within a period of eight years.

Section 5 provides that persons appointed as Investigation Agents of the CIS are peace officers and shall have the following powers:
- Make arrests, searches, and seizures in accordance with existing laws and rules.
- Take sworn statements of persons in relation to cases under investigation.
- Possess necessary or adequate firearms for personal protection in connection with their duties, and for the protection of witnesses or persons under custody.
Section 5 requires that possession of firearms under this provision must have a previous special permit or license.

Section 6 provides that the Chief and Deputy Chief of the CIS may administer oaths upon cases under investigation.
Section 6 further provides that the Chief and Deputy Chief of the CIS may issue subpoena or subpoena duces tecum for the appearance at government expense of any person for investigation or production of documents and other matters related to cases under investigation.

Section 7 repeals all laws, parts of laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of Republic Act No. 5750.

Section 8 provides that Republic Act No. 5750 takes effect upon its approval.