Integration of Police Forces, Jails, and Fire Departments (Section 1)
- Police forces, jails, and fire departments of specified cities (Manila, Quezon, Caloocan, Pasay) and municipalities (Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina, Pasig, Pateros, Taguig, Navotas, Malabon - Rizal province, and Valenzuela - Bulacan province) are integrated.
- This integration forms the "Metropolitan Police Force."
- The Commanding General of the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command (PC METROCOM) shall head this unified force.
Jurisdiction and Powers of the Metropolitan Police Force (Section 2)
- Responsible for public safety and maintaining peace, law and order within the specified territorial limits.
- Empowered to prevent crimes, ensure public safety, arrest offenders, conduct investigations, and prosecute criminal cases within its jurisdiction.
Direction and Control (Section 3 and 4)
- The Commanding General, PC METROCOM, holds the power of direction and control over the Metropolitan Police Force.
- This authority includes tactical and strategic deployment, utilization of personnel, equipment, facilities, training, and other operational matters to ensure effective law enforcement.
Administrative Control and Supervision (Section 5)
- Until transfer of administrative control, existing offices and officials retain administrative supervision over respective police, jails, and fire departments.
- Administrative functions include appointments, promotions, disciplinary actions, salaries, benefits, and logistical support.
- Administrative control must not impair the operational efficiency or integrity of the Metropolitan Police Force.
- In case of conflict between administrative and operational control, operational control prevails.
Transfer of Administrative Control to Philippine Constabulary (Section 6)
- Within one to two years from the decree's effectivity, administrative control and supervision shall transfer to the Philippine Constabulary.
- All personnel, records, funds, properties, equipment, and resources related to the Metropolitan Police Force will be transferred.
Funding and Budgetary Provisions (Section 7)
- Post-transfer, each city and municipality shall allocate at least 18% of its annual budget to support the Metropolitan Police Force.
- The national government will provide subsidies to ensure minimum salary standards and support modernization of equipment and facilities.
Protection of Personnel Compensation (Section 8)
- Implementation shall not reduce the salaries of personnel except for lawful cause.
Rules and Regulations (Section 9)
- The Chief of Constabulary, with the Secretary of National Defense's approval, shall promulgate necessary rules for the decree’s effective implementation.
Penal Provisions (Section 10)
- Persons obstructing or interfering with the decree's implementation shall face imprisonment of 3 to 6 years and/or fines of P5,000 to P10,000.
- Public officers or employees found guilty may also be disqualified from public office or employment for life.
Repealing Clause (Section 11)
- Repeals or modifies inconsistent provisions in the Police Act of 1966, related Presidential Decrees, City Charters, the Revised Administrative Code, and other relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Effectivity (Section 12)
- The decree takes effect immediately upon approval.