Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accessories

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

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accessories

Law: Executive Order No. 297

Decision Date: Oct 3, 2000

Executive Order No. 297 regulates the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of Philippine National Police (PNP) uniforms, ensuring they are produced and sold by authorized manufacturers and used exclusively by PNP personnel, with violations resulting in closure of establishments, cancellation of licenses, fines, public censure, and legal actions.

Law Summary

Risks of Unauthorized Access and Misuse

PNP uniforms and insignias are easily procured by unauthorized persons including criminals.
Such unauthorized use undermines the reputation and dignity of the police force.

Limitations of Existing Laws

Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code penalizes improper public use of uniforms and insignias but does not cover manufacturing, selling, or distributing them illegally.
Republic Act No. 493 forbids unauthorized use of Armed Forces or Constabulary insignias but excludes the Philippine National Police.
No existing law specifically regulates PNP uniforms and accoutrements.

Need for Regulation

Regulation is necessary to restrict manufacture, sale, distribution, and use solely to authorized manufacturers and uniformed PNP personnel.

Section 1: Prohibition on Unauthorized Manufacture and Distribution

Manufacturings, selling, and distributing PNP uniforms and accoutrements without authorization is prohibited.
Violators face administrative penalties including immediate closure of establishments, cancellation of business permits, seizure and forfeiture of paraphernalia.
Offenders may also face administrative, civil, and criminal liabilities after due notice and hearing.

Section 2: Prohibition on Unauthorized Use

Non-members of the uniformed PNP are prohibited from using PNP uniforms, insignias, and accoutrements.
Violations result in public censure published in a newspaper, subject to administrative, civil, and criminal actions after due process.

Section 3: Standardization and Accreditation

The PNP is mandated to adopt official uniforms and insignias exclusively for its uniformed personnel.
These items are subject to inspection and approval by the PNP Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB).
Only manufacturers accredited by the PNP and the National Historical Institute are authorized to produce and distribute these items.

Section 4: Implementation Rules

The Chief of the Philippine National Police is empowered to issue rules and regulations to effectively implement this Executive Order.

Section 5: Repealing Clause

All conflicting orders, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified to conform with the provisions of this Executive Order.

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