Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accoutrements

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 297: Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accoutrements

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Title Supreme Court: Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accoutrements

Law: Executive Order No. 297

Decision Date: Oct 4, 2000

Unauthorized manufacture, sale, and use of Philippine National Police uniforms and insignias are strictly prohibited, with penalties including closure of establishments and public censure for violators, to ensure exclusive and proper use by authorized personnel.

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Availability and Misuse Concerns

These uniforms and insignias are easily procured from manufacturers and sellers.
Unauthorized use by unscrupulous individuals degrades the PNP image and is often for unlawful gain.

Coverage Gap in Existing Laws

Article 179 of Revised Penal Code penalizes improper use but excludes illegal manufacture, sale, and distribution.
Republic Act No. 493 prohibits similar acts for Armed Forces and Constabulary but excludes PNP.
No existing law governs manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of PNP uniforms and accoutrements.

Need for Regulation

To restrict manufacture, sale, distribution, and use only to authorized personnel and entities.
To safeguard the exclusive use by uniformed PNP personnel.

Prohibition on Unauthorized Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution

Unauthorized manufacture, sale, or distribution is prohibited.
Violations lead to administrative sanctions including closure of establishment, cancellation of licenses, seizure of materials, fines.
Possible administrative, civil, and criminal actions following due notice and hearing.

Restriction on Unauthorized Use

Non-uniformed persons are prohibited from using PNP uniforms, insignias, and accoutrements.
Violators after notice and hearing face public censure published in a newspaper.
Subject to administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.

Uniform Design and Accreditation

PNP shall adopt standardized uniforms and accoutrements exclusively for its uniformed personnel.
Design and specifications approved by PNP Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB).
Only PNP and National Historical Institute accredited manufacturers, sellers, and distributors authorized.

Implementation and Rules

PNP Chief mandated to issue rules and regulations implementing the order effectively.

Repeal and Modification Clause

All inconsistent orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof are repealed or modified accordingly to align with this order.

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