Title
Reorganization of Law Enforcement Committees
Law
Executive Order No. 41
Decision Date
Dec 9, 1992
Executive Order No. 41 establishes Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees in the Philippines to ensure the proper enforcement and execution of laws, promoting better coordination and cooperation among government law enforcement agencies.

Law Summary

Need for Coordination Among Enforcement Agencies

  • Stresses the importance of close cooperation and coordination.
  • Aims for unified direction and integration.
  • Focuses on effective suppression of criminal activities nationwide, especially at the operational level.

Continuation of Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees

  • All existing Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees (LECCs) created by Executive Order No. 829 continue their role.
  • LECCs serve as venues for coordination among various government law enforcement agencies at national, regional, and provincial levels.

Composition of the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC)

  • Chaired by the Director General of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
  • Members include heads of key law enforcement and government agencies:
    • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
    • Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau
    • Dangerous Drug Board
    • Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
    • Philippine Coast Guard
    • Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
    • National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
    • Bureau of Customs
    • Bureau of Internal Revenue
    • Forest Management Bureau
    • Philippine Ports Authority
    • Aviation Security Command
    • Bureau and Air Transportation Offices
    • Civil Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
    • Airport Authorities (Ninoy Aquino and Mactan-Cebu)
    • Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA)
    • National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Vice-Chairman
    • Other national government agencies with law enforcement functions.

Composition of Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee

  • Chaired by the PNP Regional Director.
  • Includes heads/administrators of regional or field offices of agencies listed in Section 2.
  • Includes Peace and Order Coordinator of the region.

Composition of Provincial Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee

  • Chaired by the PNP Provincial Director.
  • Includes heads of provincial field offices or stations of agencies in Section 2.
  • Includes Peace and Order Coordinator of the province.

Law Enforcement Coordinating Committees' Coordinating Centers

  • Each committee at national, regional, and provincial levels must maintain a coordinating center.
  • These centers coordinate day-to-day law enforcement activities among member agencies.
  • The NALECC Secretariat acts as the National Coordinating Center, monitoring regional and provincial activities.

Meeting Frequency

  • Each LECC shall convene at least once monthly.
  • Purpose is to discuss, monitor, and assess government law enforcement programs.

Regulatory Authority

  • The Chairman of the Peace and Order Council shall issue implementing rules and regulations for this Executive Order.

Revocation of Inconsistent Orders

  • All orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing on December 9, 1992.

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