Title
PNP Delinquency Report System MC 2014-025
Law
Pnp Memorandum Circular No. 2014-025
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2014
The PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2014-025 establishes a Delinquency Report System to enhance the disciplinary authority of Chiefs/Heads of Office, enabling swift resolution of minor infractions committed by PNP personnel without the need for extensive hearings.

Law Summary

Rationale for the Delinquency Report System

  • Increasing backlog of administrative cases against PNP personnel, particularly minor offenses
  • One-third of cases are minor and resolvable immediately by Chief/Head of Office
  • Chief/Head of Office empowered with disciplinary authority to impose penalties such as reprimand, suspension, or forfeiture of salary up to 15 days
  • Need for a modified Delinquency Report (DR) System to allow immediate correction without lengthy proceedings

Purpose and Coverage

  • Institutionalizes the DR System in all PNP units and offices
  • Enhances disciplinary authority of Chief/Head of Office
  • Facilitates resolution of minor offenses as defined by earlier NMC and RRACCS rules
  • Applies to both uniformed and non-uniformed personnel
  • Penalties for non-uniformed personnel governed by RRACCS

Definitions of Key Terms

  • Administrative Officer: Responsible personnel in various command levels down to police stations
  • Chief/Head of Office: Highest ranking officer in any PNP unit
  • Delinquency Report: Report citing minor infractions committed by personnel as per prescribed format
  • Demerit: Numeric mark against personnel for minor infractions
  • Minor Infractions: Specified acts or omissions committed during or beyond office hours
  • PNP Personnel: Includes both uniformed and non-uniformed members
  • Reporting Officers: Personnel with equal or higher rank authorized to issue DR

Procedures for Reporting and Processing Delinquency Reports

  • Reporting initiated by Chief Clerks or any person upon notice of infraction
  • DR form submitted to Chief Clerk, who verifies details including time and nature of infraction
  • Offender required to submit explanation within 24 hours; failure counts as waiver
  • Administrative Officer prepares factual report with recommendations and may consult section/division chiefs
  • Delinquencies and penalties presented during Staff Conference by Chief/Head of Office

Evaluation and Implementation of Disciplinary Actions

  • Administrative Officers submit weekly minor offense reports with offender explanations
  • Evaluation based on demerit system determines appropriate penalties
  • Reports recommended for approval by Chief/Head of Office who issues orders
  • Administrative Officers ensure sanctions are implemented properly
  • Excess demerits per month trigger pre-charge evaluation, summary hearings, and affect performance ratings

Monitoring, Reporting, and Oversight Responsibilities

  • DPRM/RPHRDD/ARMD designated as Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for DR System
  • Duties include dissemination, monitoring, database creation, and monthly reporting of sanctioned personnel
  • D-Staff/P-Staff regional and provincial units tasked with implementation, reporting, and inclusion in staff conferences

Repealing and Separability Clauses

  • Existing PNP directives inconsistent with this circular are repealed or modified
  • Unconstitutional or conflicting provisions do not affect validity of remainder of the circular

Effectivity Clause

  • Circular effective 15 days after filing with the Office of National Administrative Register as per Administrative Code of 1987

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