PNP Guidelines on Protective Security Availment

Establishes additional guidelines and procedures for availing and deploying Protective Security Personnel (PSP) from PNP.
Includes regulation on Protection Agents (PA) from accredited Private Detective Agencies (PDA).

Protective Security: State of being secured or freed from danger, including means to guard persons and property.
Threat: Indication of impending harm with intent to inflict injury or damage.
Threat Assessment: Process to validate existence and veracity of threat to an individual.
PNP Protective Security Personnel (PSP): PNP members providing protective security.
Protection Agent (PA): SOSIA-licensed private security personnel qualified to provide personal security.
Private Detective Agency (PDA): Licensed private entities providing detective services and personal security.
Protectee: Person entitled to protective security services.
Indigent Protectee: Applicants with income below specified thresholds depending on location.

Applies to public officials (elected or appointed) and private individuals seeking PNP or private protection services.
Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) as main implementing agency.

Automatic assignment of PSP to certain high officials without written request (e.g., Vice President, Senate President).
Protective security available upon written request (no threat assessment needed) for Cabinet Secretaries, Senators, etc.
Local Chief Executives may request up to two PSPs subject to approval.
Employment of up to four private Protection Agents allowed with Chief PNP approval.
Other public/private applicants only entitled if legitimate and imminent threats are verified; security can be withdrawn anytime.
Maximum of two PSPs and four PAs usually allowed except in exceptional cases.

Applicants submit written request, notarized application forms, police reports, and payment receipts.
Local Chief Executives route requests through regional offices.
Joint or coordinated threat assessment conducted by PSPG, IG, local police, validated by Directorate for Intelligence.
Temporary security detail provided upon verified imminent threat.
Applicants must sign affidavit restricting PSP/PA duties to protective functions only.
PSP deployment limited to PSPG personnel, except Local Chief Executives whose security is managed by PROs.
Protection Agents under operational control of PSPG.
PSPs and PAs to wear prescribed uniforms and ID cards.
Firearm possession requires proper licensing and documentation.
Detail periods typically six months with monthly renewals; termination if threat ceases.

Private individuals pay Php5,000 total: Php1,000 processing fee and Php4,000 threat assessment.
Listed public officials exempted from fees.
Indigent protectees pay 20% of processing fee; no threat assessment fee.
Collected fees partially retained by PSPG for administrative and operational expenses.

Violations by PNP personnel subject to existing administrative regulations.
Violations by Protection Agents governed by RA 5487 and related issuances.
Protectee violations or false declarations may result in termination of protection.

Circular supersedes inconsistent previous policies and directives.
Effectivity fifteen days after filing with the University of the Philippines Law Center as per Executive Order No. 292.