Prohibition on Unauthorized Use of PNP Uniforms and Accoutrements
- Only uniformed members of the PNP are permitted to wear or use the PNP uniforms, insignias, and other accoutrements.
- Unauthorized use by non-PNP personnel is prohibited.
- Violators shall undergo public censure published at least once in a widely circulated newspaper after due notice and hearing.
- Such violations may also invoke administrative, civil, and/or criminal proceedings.
Adoption and Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accoutrements
- The PNP shall establish exclusive uniform designs, insignias, and accoutrements for its uniformed personnel.
- All PNP uniforms and related items must pass inspection and acceptance by the PNP.
- The PNP Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB) must approve every design and specification.
- Only manufacturers accredited by both the PNP and the National Historical Institute are authorized to produce, sell, or distribute PNP uniforms, insignias, and accoutrements.
Implementation and Enforcement
- The Chief of the Philippine National Police is tasked to issue implementing rules and regulations for effective enforcement of this order.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Orders
- All prior orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Legal Context and Rationale
- The PNP uniforms and insignias symbolize discipline, professionalism, and identity exclusive to PNP personnel.
- Existing laws penalize illegal use but do not address manufacture, sale, or distribution for unlawful purposes.
- Unauthorized production and misuse harm the integrity and image of the PNP and encourage unlawful exploitation.
- This Executive Order fills the legal gap by regulating manufacture, sale, distribution, and use exclusively to authorized persons and entities.