Law Summary

Introduction

This memorandum circular outlines the guidelines for the assignment of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel returning from United Nations (UN) missions and those who have undergone over one month of foreign schooling, aimed at maximizing the transfer of acquired knowledge and experience to other PNP officers.

Purpose and Background

• Legal Principle: The circular is established to leverage the expertise gained by PNP personnel during their service with UN missions and training abroad.
• Key Definitions:
  • PNP Personnel: Officers of the Philippine National Police.
  • UN Missions: Operations where PNP personnel are deployed for international policing tasks under UN auspices.
• Importance: Personnel returning from UN missions are recognized for their motivation and capability to enhance the skills of fellow police officers.

Assignment Guidelines

1. Mandatory Assignment Duration:

   • Returning PNP personnel are required to serve for a period of one (1) year at designated PNP training institutions upon arrival from UN missions.
   • Relevant Institutions:
     • PNP Training Service
     • PNP Intelligence Training Group
     • PNP Criminal Investigation Detective School
     • PNP Special Action Force School
     • Philippine Public Safety College Systems, including the Philippine National Police Academy, National Police College, and Police National Training Institute.

2. Exclusions from Service Duration:

   • The one-year assignment does not account for any training or leave taken by the personnel during this period.

3. Assignment for Foreign Training:

   • PNP personnel who have completed more than thirty (30) days of training abroad will also be assigned to the Philippine National Police Training Service and similar institutions.
   • The specific assignment of these personnel will be determined by the Director of the Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (DHRDD).

4. Prior Assignment Consideration:

   • Personnel who have previously served for two (2) years or more at any police training institution shall not be compelled to serve as outlined above.
   • However, they will receive priority for deployment in future UN missions, contingent upon meeting the necessary requirements.

Key Takeaways

• The memorandum establishes a structured approach for integrating experienced PNP personnel back into training roles within the police force to disseminate best practices acquired through international exposure.
• There is a clear mandate for a one-year service requirement for returning personnel, while also providing exceptions for those with extensive prior service in training roles.
• The guidelines aim to enhance the capacity of the Philippine National Police by utilizing the skills and knowledge of its members who have participated in international missions and training.