Title
Reorganization of Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees
Law
Executive Order No. 41
Decision Date
Dec 9, 1992
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Necessity of Inter-Agency Cooperation

  • Enforces the principle of closer cooperation and coordination among all government law enforcement agencies.
  • Aims to achieve unified direction and integrated efforts in criminal suppression across the country.
  • Highlights importance of coordination at the operational level for day-to-day enforcement.

Continuation of Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees (LECCs)

  • Existing LECCs established under Executive Order No. 829 (1982) continue to function.
  • These bodies serve as platforms for coordination of various government law enforcement activities.
  • LECCs established at national, regional, and provincial levels.

Composition and Reorganization of the National LECC

  • National LECC is reorganized with the PNP Director General as Chairman.
  • Members include leaders of key government agencies involved in law enforcement such as:
    • National Bureau of Investigation
    • Dangerous Drug Board
    • Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
    • Philippine Coast Guard
    • Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
    • National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
    • Bureau of Customs, Internal Revenue
    • Forest Management Bureau
    • Philippine Ports Authority
    • Aviation Security Command
    • Land and Air Transportation Offices
    • Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines
    • Ninoy Aquino and Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authorities
    • Export Processing Zone Authority
    • NAPOLCOM (Vice-Chairman)
    • Other national government agencies with law enforcement functions

Composition and Reorganization of the Regional LECC

  • Chaired by the PNP Regional Director.
  • Includes heads or administrators of regional or field offices of agencies named in the national LECC.
  • Includes the regional Peace and Order Coordinator.

Composition and Reorganization of the Provincial LECC

  • Chaired by the PNP Provincial Director.
  • Composed of heads of provincial field offices or stations of agencies cited in the national LECC.
  • Includes the provincial Peace and Order Coordinator.

Coordination Centers and National Secretariat

  • All LECCs maintain coordinating centers to handle day-to-day activities.
  • The Office of the Secretariat, NALECC, serves as the National Coordinating Center.
  • NALECC collates and monitors activities of regional and provincial LECCs.

Frequency of LECC Meetings

  • LECCs at national, regional, and provincial levels are mandated to meet at least once monthly.
  • Meetings focus on discussion, monitoring, and assessment of government law enforcement programs.

Rulemaking and Implementation

  • The Chairman of the Peace and Order Council is empowered to issue rules and regulations implementing the Executive Order.

Supersession of Inconsistent Orders

  • Any orders, issuances, or regulations conflicting with this Executive Order are revoked or modified accordingly.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.

This Executive Order establishes a structured and integrated framework for law enforcement coordination at all government levels, enhancing cooperation for more efficient law enforcement and crime suppression throughout the Philippines.


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