PNP Guidelines on Protective Security Availment

Establishes updated guidelines and procedures for availing and deploying Protective Security Personnel (PSP) from the PNP and Protection Agents (PA) from accredited Private Detective Agencies (PDA).

Indigent Protectee: A person applying for protective security whose family income falls below specified thresholds depending on location.
PNP Protective Security Personnel (PSP): PNP members assigned to provide protective security.
Private Detective Agency (PDA): Licensed entities that provide private detective and personal security services.
Protectee: The individual receiving protective security; synonymous with "client" in PDA services.
Protection Agent (PA): Licensed private security personnel tasked with providing personal protection.
Protective Security: The condition or means of guarding persons and property against risks.
Threat: An expression or indication of intent to cause harm or damage.
Threat Assessment: The investigative process verifying the authenticity and credibility of threats.

Applies to public officials (elected or appointed) and private individuals seeking protective security from PNP PSPs or PDA PAs.
The Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) is the primary implementing body responsible for government and authorized private security details.

Mandatory Detail Without Request: Certain high-ranking officials (e.g., Vice President, Senate President, Chief Justice) automatically receive specified numbers of PSPs.
Upon Written Request Without Threat Assessment: Cabinet Secretaries, Senators, House members, and retired PNP star-rank officers.
Local Chief Executives (Governors, Mayors): Eligible for up to two PSPs upon request and approval.
Option to Employ Private Protection Agents: These officials may have up to four PAs subject to Chief PNP approval.
Others (Public Officials and Private Individuals): Eligibility contingent upon actual and imminent threats, with limits on personnel assigned.

Application Process: Submission of letter request, notarized application forms, police reports or evidence of threats, and payment receipts.
Threat Assessment: Conducted by Internal Affairs and local police units, with validation by the Directorate for Intelligence.
Security Provision: Temporary security is provided if threats are imminent; detail orders for Protection Agents are authorized on a tiered basis depending on duration.
Affidavit of Undertaking: Applicants must agree that PSPs/PAs perform only protective functions and will not be used for personal errands or illegal acts.
Security Detail for Local Chiefs: Coordinated through regional offices, with exceptions for certain elite units.
Supervision: All Protection Agents are under PSPG operational control.
Uniform and Firearm Regulations: PSPs/PAs wear appropriate attire and carry licensed or agency-issued firearms concealed from public view.
Duration: PSP details are issued monthly for up to six months; PA contract durations are per agreement.
Termination: Protective security may be withdrawn if threats cease or rules are violated.

Private Individuals: Required to pay a total of Php 5,000 (Php 1,000 processing fee and Php 4,000 threat assessment fee).
Exemptions: Certain public officials and indigent protectees (who pay reduced fees) are exempted from fees or part thereof.
Funds: Fees collected contribute to the PNP Trust Receipts Fund; half supports PSPG administrative and operational costs.

PNP personnel violating the Circular are subject to administrative action under NAPOLCOM and PNP rules.
Protection Agents violating regulations face penalties under RA 5487 and related directives.
Protectees found violating provisions, including false representations, risk termination of security detail.

Previous inconsistent PNP policies and directives are repealed or modified accordingly.

The Circular takes effect 15 days after filing at the University of the Philippines Law Center, pursuant to the Revised Administrative Code.