Law Summary
Policy Declaration
- Aims to promote professionalism and fairness in assigning staff officers.
- Follows mandates of Republic Acts 6975 and 8551, among other laws.
Objectives
- Improve placement system with merit- and fairness-based criteria.
- Ensure equal access for PCOs regardless of commission source, gender, or affiliation.
- Establish guidelines for grievance adjudication concerning placement.
Definitions
- Clarifies key terms such as Administrative Case, Field and Administrative Duty, Career Path, Fitness, Merit, Placement, Seniority, and Line Officers.
- Distinguishes roles, duties, and classifications within PNP structure.
Applicability and Positions Covered
- Applies to PCOs ranked Inspector to Senior Superintendent.
- Specifies ranks required for chief positions in various PRO and NSU offices.
Governing Principles on Placement
- Rank structure governed by existing law.
- Candidates must meet minimum qualification standards.
- Designations subject to confirmation by Napolcom.
- Balances seniority with competency.
- Prohibits promotions/assignments within one year of retirement, except Chief of PNP.
- Implements career ladder restrictions and transparency in selection.
- Requires balance between field and administrative assignments.
- Limits maximum tour durations for key positions.
- Establishes rules for next-in-line projections and designations of Chiefs of Police.
- Sets rules for officers with pending cases or reinstatement.
Officers Placement Boards
- PRO Placement Board (PROPB) and NSU Placement Board (NSUOPB) composed of senior officers responsible for candidate screening and evaluation.
Mandatory Requirements for Placement
- Enumerates rank, experience, and other qualifications necessary for various key positions.
- Prioritizes specialized staff line officers for certain staff positions.
Rating System for Placement
- Criteria include seniority (10%), leadership (20%), duty experience (20%), geographical assignments (15%), service reputation (20%), awards and fitness (15%).
- Uses an objective, percentage-based rating to evaluate candidates.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Details roles of secretariats and divisions in evaluation and placement processes.
Complaints and Grievances
- PROPB/NSUOPB handles placement grievances within 15 days.
- Complaints must be sworn and resolved promptly.
- Officers holding positions adversely affected may complete their tour before relief.
Transitory Provisions
- Two-month information dissemination period prior to implementation.
- Interim designations allowed during this period.
Repealing Clause and Effectivity
- Rescinds inconsistent existing Napolcom and PNP orders.
- Takes effect 15 days after filing with the University of the Philippines Law Center as required.