Selection and Oversight of PNP Provincial Directors
- Governors select the PNP Provincial Director from a list of three eligibles recommended by the PNP Regional Director.
- Must consult with the Napolcom Regional Director regarding candidates’ educational qualifications, training credentials, service reputation, and suitability aligned with standards under R.A. No. 8551.
Chairmanship and Peace and Order Responsibilities
- Governors act as Chairpersons of the Provincial Peace and Order Council.
- Oversee implementation of Provincial Public Safety Plans, considering community safety plans of towns and cities.
- Coordinate, supervise, and monitor anti-illegal drug and illegal gambling campaigns.
Inspection and Audit Functions
- Conduct inspection and audit of police stations and units under their jurisdiction.
- Evaluate operational preparedness and performance effectiveness.
- Perform additional functions the Commission may authorize.
Operational Definition and Scope of General Supervision
- General supervision entails ensuring police units within the province operate according to laws and regulations established by Napolcom.
- Maintain law and order and public safety effectively within provincial boundaries.
Supervisory Relationship Over Mayors
- Governors oversee Mayors who are also deputized as Commission representatives in component cities and municipalities.
- Ensure Mayors perform within scope of prescribed powers and follow Memorandum Circular 2002-002.
- Highly independent urbanized cities are exempt from provincial supervision.
Specific Responsibilities of Provincial Governors Over PNP Operations
- Conduct external audits of PNP provincial offices and city/municipal police units.
- Monitor peace and order situation and police performance.
- Issue directives against illegal activities and criminal syndicates like illegal gambling and drugs.
- Call PNP Provincial Directors to enforce law and order in localities.
- Convene meetings on public safety matters with Police Provincial Directors.
- Request assistance from Provincial Directors without compromising primary police missions.
- Provide guidance on deficiencies based on inspections.
- Report failures to improve police performance to the PNP Regional Director.
- Take necessary administrative or criminal actions against police personnel violating laws or regulations.
Duties of the Provincial Police Director Under Governor Supervision
- Create plans to operationalize the Governor's directives to suppress disorder and crime.
- Direct subordinate units for public service activities without prejudice to primary missions.
- Lead campaigns against illegal gambling either inherently or as directed by Governor.
- Assist Provincial Peace and Order Council in public safety plan formulation and updates.
- Submit regular reports on peace and order conditions and accomplishment reports to Governor.
- Conduct internal audits of personnel and police facilities.
- Administer administrative sanctions for minor disciplinary breaches among provincial police (e.g., reprimand, restrictive custody, withholding privileges, salary forfeiture, suspension) consistent with legal provisions.
Ensuring Mayoral Compliance
- Governors ensure deputized Mayors exercise proper supervision and control over local police units.
- Compliance must adhere strictly to Napolcom standards and guidelines.
Repeal and Effectivity
- This Circular repeals and modifies Napolcom issuances inconsistent with it.
- Takes effect 15 days after filing with the UP Law Center per the Administrative Code of 1987.