Law Summary
Coordination and Powers Regarding Law Enforcement Agencies
- PACC's primary role is as a coordinating body with powers and functions defined by Executive Order No. 3.
- May call upon units/offices of Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), National Prosecution Service, and other designated law enforcement agencies.
- This can only be done with prior coordination with the respective agency heads.
- PACC may utilize these agencies to carry out their mandated functions specific to the crimes enumerated under Executive Order No. 3.
- Explicitly prohibited from conducting independent police operations or investigations.
Supervision and Operational Control of Task Forces
- PACC holds general supervision over all task forces organized under Executive Order No. 3.
- Operational control is retained by the individual law enforcement agency if the task force consists entirely of its representatives.
- If the task force is composed of representatives from multiple agencies, operational control is exercised by the agency whose representative is designated as the leader of the task force.
Research and Information Management Functions
- PACC is tasked to conduct research and maintain a comprehensive database.
- The database includes information on crimes, offenders, modus operandi, victims, and other relevant data.
- Sources of data include reports submitted or derived from various law enforcement agencies involved.
- Purpose: To support efforts in crime fighting and improvement of the justice system.
Policy-Making and Decision Process
- All policy decisions by the PACC, as a collegial or collective body, must be decided by majority vote among all members.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
This framework aims to streamline law enforcement efforts against crime by clearly defining PACC's coordinating role without overlapping or usurping operational functions of existing agencies.