Division Chief’s Duty to Relieve and Transfer Suspected Employees
- Upon reasonable belief or documented evidence of offense, the Division Chief must:
- Immediately relieve the suspected employee.
- Recommend transfer to a non-sensitive position to prevent interference with the investigation.
Conduct of Initial Investigation and Reporting
- The Division Chief shall:
- Conduct an initial investigation into the alleged misfeasance.
- Submit an Incident Report detailing findings and recommendations to the District Collector/Service Chief.
- Recommend measures to prevent future offenses within their supervision.
Evidence Management Responsibilities
- The Division Chief is responsible for:
- Securing and safeguarding all evidence related to the offense.
- Ensuring proper preservation to support successful prosecution.
Coordination with Investigating Offices and Confidentiality
- Division Chief’s responsibilities remain even if another Bureau office discovers the offense.
- Investigating offices must notify the Division Chief immediately unless confidentiality risks compromising the investigation.
Reporting and Oversight
- Copies of the Incident Report and preventive measures must be forwarded to:
- The Commissioner, specifically the Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Discipline and Morale.
- The Special Assistant advises the Commissioner on necessary Bureau actions.
Legal Effect and Implementation
- This Memorandum Order repeals or modifies inconsistent rules and regulations.
- The order took effect on August 15, 1995, securing its applicability from that date onward.