Law Summary
Mission and Vision
- Mission: Develop a well-disciplined, effective, efficient, and service-oriented Philippine National Police.
- Vision: IAS as an independent, professional, and God-centered body sustaining PNP professionalism through discipline and justice.
Powers and Functions
- Conduct proactive inspections and audits (AGI/ORSITE).
- Conduct management audits and identify obstacles to mission accomplishment.
- Establish liaison with NGOs to improve police-community relations without compromising identities.
- Investigate complaints, gather evidence, prepare charges, prosecute administrative cases.
- Assist in filing criminal complaints and maintain accurate records of personnel.
- Maintain Women and Children Desk for related complaints.
- Conduct summary hearings and administrative case adjudication.
- Prepare periodic reports and assist the Ombudsman.
- Conduct automatic investigations on police firearm discharges, death/injuries, evidence tampering, and rule violations.
- Conduct background checks for promotion or assignment.
Organizational Structure
- Headed by a civilian Inspector General appointed by the President.
- Assisted by Deputy Inspector General (Police Director rank).
- Composed at National (NIAS), Regional (RIAS), District (DIAS), Provincial (PIAS), and City (CIAS) levels.
- Includes divisions: Administrative/Financial, Planning/Research, Inspection/Audit, Prosecution, Legal Affairs, Investigation/Intelligence.
- Nationwide coverage with designated officers for each level.
Staffing Pattern
- Authorized uniformed strength: 1,000 personnel across ranks from Police Director to Senior Police Officer I.
- Civilian/non-uniformed personnel authorized strength: 297 initially, expandable as needed.
Relationship with PNP
- IAS is part of the PNP but enjoys functional independence.
- Reports directly to the Office of the Chief, PNP.
- RIAS and PIAS maintain functional independence while under the control of regional and provincial commands.
Appointments and Authority
- Inspector General appoints personnel based on career pattern and criteria approved by NAPOLCOM.
- Promotional appointments from rank SPO1 to Police Superintendent require NAPOLCOM confirmation and CSC attestation.
- Higher rank promotions require endorsement to the Office of the President after NAPOLCOM review.
Entry Qualifications
- Only PNP personnel with at least 5 years of law enforcement experience and no derogatory record may enter voluntarily.
- Members of the Bar may join laterally.
- New entries without investigative background undergo IAS Specialization Course.
- Rigid background checks and clearance of administrative or criminal cases required.
- Non-uniformed personnel undergo CSC-compliant screening and character background investigations.
Promotion System
- Uniformed personnel promotions based on merit, seniority, available vacancies, and gender fairness.
- Promotion Boards (one each for uniformed and non-uniformed) evaluate candidates.
- Key positions are designated with corresponding ranks and maximum tenures.
- Promotion criteria include performance, accomplishments, education, fitness, eligibility, moral reputation, experience, and seniority.
- Non-uniformed personnel promotions follow CSC merit and fitness standards.
Prohibitions
- IAS personnel cannot rejoin other PNP units.
- IAS personnel barred from appointment, promotion, or assignment committees for PNP personnel.
Career Development and Incentives
- IAS personnel receive occupational specialty pay equal to 50% of basic pay.
- May avail benefits under PD 448 and have training priorities.
- Career development in phases: entry, intermediate management, and executive management with planned rotations.
Records Management
- RIAS maintains updated personnel records through computerization (PPMS).
- Records transferred upon personnel reassignment.
- Custody of records maintained if no new assignment given.
Supervisory Inclusion in Investigations
- Immediate superiors and supervisors included in investigations to determine administrative lapses.
Disciplinary Recommendations
- Personnel found guilty or supervisors found negligent recommended for dismissal or demotion under command responsibility.
Jurisdiction over Administrative Complaints
- IAS has jurisdiction concurrent with PLEB and other disciplinary bodies to investigate citizen complaints.
Pre-Charge Evaluation and Formal Hearings
- Determines probable cause before formal hearings.
- Proceedings comply with RA 6975 and relevant NAPOLCOM issuances.
Appeals
- Decisions appealable from provincial to area and national offices, then to National Appellate Board or courts.
- Summary dismissal powers and jurisdiction under RA 6975 remain.
Complaints Against IAS Personnel
- Complaints directed to Office of the Inspector General or NAPOLCOM.
- Validated and investigated by Personnel Relations and Grievances Committee.
- Results reported for disciplinary action.
Scope of Inspection and Audit
- Mainly behavioral discipline of personnel and operational preparedness of units.
Effectivity
- Guidelines effective 15 days post-publication in at least two newspapers or Official Gazette.