Law Summary
Establishment of Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC)
- Law enforcement coordinating bodies named Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees are created at the national, regional, and provincial levels.
- These committees serve as forums for coordinating law enforcement activities among various government agencies.
- Aimed to unify direction and integrate law enforcement efforts across different jurisdictions.
Composition of the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee
- Chaired by the Chief of Constabulary/Director General of the Integrated National Police.
- Members include heads of key national government agencies with law enforcement functions, including:
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
- Finance Ministry Investigation Bureau
- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
- Philippine Coast Guard
- Commission on Immigration and Deportation
- National Intelligence and Security Authority (NISA)
- Bureau of Customs
- Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Bureau of Forest Development
- Philippine Ports Authority
- Aviation Security Command
- Bureau of Land Transportation
- Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines
- National Police Commission Center (NAPOCCENT)
- Also includes heads of other national government agencies with law enforcement roles.
Composition of Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee
- Chaired by the PC/INP Regional Commander.
- Members include heads or administrators of regional/field offices of the governmental agencies referenced in the national committee.
- Includes the Peace and Order Coordinator of the region.
Composition of Provincial Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee
- Chaired by the PC/INP Provincial Commander.
- Members include heads of provincial field offices or stations of the agencies listed for the national committee.
- Includes the Peace and Order Coordinator of the province.
Coordinating Centers and Day-to-Day Operations
- Each Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee at all levels must maintain a coordinating center.
- These centers facilitate the daily coordination of law enforcement activities among member agencies.
Meetings and Monitoring
- Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees at all levels are mandated to meet at least once a month.
- Meetings focus on discussing, monitoring, and assessing government law enforcement programs.
Implementation Authority
- The Chairman of the Peace and Order Council holds authority to issue rules and regulations necessary to implement this Executive Order.
- This ensures proper regulation and operationalization of the coordinating committees and their mandates.