Title
Transfer of PNPA and NPTI to PNP
Law
Republic Act No. 11279
Decision Date
Apr 12, 2019
Republic Act No. 11279 transfers the Philippine National Police Academy and the National Police Training Institute from the Philippine Public Safety College to the Philippine National Police, outlining their powers, functions, and the establishment of the National Police Training Institute, Philippine Public Safety College, and Philippine National Police Academy.

Law Summary

Powers and Functions of the PNP Regarding Training Institutions

  • The PNP is granted administrative and operational supervision and control over the PNPA and NPTI.
  • The PNP will absorb additional security functions including those from the National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking, the Philippine Air Force Security Command, and the police functions of the Coast Guard.
  • The PNP shall be provided with adequate land, sea, air capabilities, and necessary resources to perform their functions effectively.

National Police Training Institute (NPTI) Role and Leadership

  • NPTI is responsible for mandatory and leadership training of all Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs).
  • Supervision and control over the NPTI will be detailed in the revised table of organization, equipment, and staffing pattern.
  • The NPTI shall be headed by a Director with the rank of Police Major General.

Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) Role and Composition

  • The PPSC remains as the premier educational institution for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), providing human resource development and continuing education.
  • The PPSC also handles select mandatory career courses for police commissioned officers and specialized courses for PNP personnel.
  • The College operates under a Board of Trustees consisting of the Secretary and the three bureau heads.

Composition and Functions of the PPSC

  • The PPSC incorporates the National Fire Training Institute, National Police College, National Forensic Science Training Institute, and National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute.
  • It is tasked with formulating and implementing training programs, mandatory and specialized courses, maintaining physical training facilities, conducting research and development, training needs assessment, and other related functions as prescribed.

Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Administration

  • The PNPA is the premier police education institution and primary source for commissioning police lieutenants.
  • It is under the direct administrative and operational control of the Chief of the PNP.
  • The PNPA leadership includes a Director (Police Major General), Deputy Director (Police Brigadier General), Dean of Academics, and Commandant (both Police Brigadier Generals).

Transfer of Personnel and Properties

  • All personnel, properties, facilities, records, equipment, funds, rights, liabilities, and other assets of the PNPA and NPTI are transferred to the PNP.

Transition Procedures

  • Within 120 days from the law's effectivity, the PNP Chief must submit a revised organizational and staffing plan for PNPA and NPTI to NAPOLCOM and DBM for approval.
  • Personnel of PNPA and NPTI transfer to the PNP retaining their duties, salaries, and benefits.
  • Joint inventory of all PNPA and NPTI assets and liabilities is required prior to transfer.
  • PNPA shall continue to accommodate cadets for BJMP and BFP for five years, extendable upon request.
  • The DILG and PPSC may create a separate academy for BJMP and BFP after the transition period.
  • The DILG Secretary will formulate a five-year transition plan ensuring smooth transfer.

Rulemaking and Appropriations

  • NAPOLCOM, in coordination with PNP, PPSC, and DILG, is mandated to promulgate necessary implementing rules within 90 days.
  • Initial funding for implementation will be charged to current PNPA and NPTI appropriations under PPSC.
  • Subsequent funding will be included in the General Appropriations Act.

Legal Provisions

  • Any unconstitutional provision shall not affect the remainder of the law.
  • Inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
  • The act shall take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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