Crim 3 Final

POLICE ETHICS POLICE ETHICS

CHAPTER I CHAPTER I

FOUNDA

FOUNDATIONS OF TIONS OF POLICE ETHICSPOLICE ETHICS

A.INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS A.INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS Understanding Ethics

Understanding Ethics

Public Ofce is a public trust. In Public Ofce is a public trust. In view thereo, all ofcers and members o the view thereo, all ofcers and members o the police orce must at all times be accountable police orce must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost

to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efciency, and act with judiciousness, efciency, and act with judiciousness,

patriotism and justice. As law enorcers they patriotism and justice. As law enorcers they are also protectors o the rights o the

are also protectors o the rights o the people, the guardians and implementers o people, the guardians and implementers o peace and order and at all times exemplars o  peace and order and at all times exemplars o  conduct betting a public servant.

conduct betting a public servant. What is Ethics?

What is Ethics? As a feld o

As a feld o std!std!" ethics is a #$a%ch o" ethics is a #$a%ch o &hiloso&h! 'hich stdies the &$i%ci&les &hiloso&h! 'hich stdies the &$i%ci&les o $i(ht o$ '$o%(

o $i(ht o$ '$o%( i% h)a% co%dct.i% h)a% co%dct. Ri(ht o$ '$o%( a$e *alities assi(%ed to Ri(ht o$ '$o%( a$e *alities assi(%ed to actio%s" co%dct a%d #eha+io$.

actio%s" co%dct a%d #eha+io$.

It co)es $o) the Lati% 'o$d

It co)es $o) the Lati% 'o$d ,ETHOS- ,ETHOS-a%d $ee/ ,ETHICUS- 'hich )ea%s a%d $ee/ ,ETHICUS- 'hich )ea%s csto)a$!"

csto)a$!"

!thics employs the aculty o human !thics employs the aculty o human reasoning in tac"ling the important

reasoning in tac"ling the important

#uestion o what ma"es an upright lie. !thics #uestion o what ma"es an upright lie. !thics is

is thereore thereore a a noble noble and and important important science.science.

Ethics is co))o%l! associated 'ith the Ethics is co))o%l! associated 'ith the ollo'i%( ollo'i%($$ %. &ustoms %. &ustoms '. (abits '. (abits ). Practices ). Practices *. !ti#uette *. !ti#uette +. oral values +. oral values -. Principle -. Principle Csto)s

Csto)s means long established practices means long established practices common to a particular community,

common to a particular community, class orclass or race. A customs implies a more or less

race. A customs implies a more or less permanent way o acting a reinorced by permanent way o acting a reinorced by traditions and social attitudes, e.g., the traditions and social attitudes, e.g., the customs o giving gits on &hristmas. customs o giving gits on &hristmas. Ha#its0

Ha#its0 on the other hand as applied to an on the other hand as applied to an individual

action as to develop a natural, spontaneous action as to develop a natural, spontaneous or rooted tendency or inclination to perorm or rooted tendency or inclination to perorm it.

it.

P$actice

P$actice means a regularly ollowed means a regularly ollowed procedure or pattern in conducting

procedure or pattern in conducting activities.activities. Eti*ette

Eti*ette means observance o social means observance o social norms as re#uired by good breeding, e.g. norms as re#uired by good breeding, e.g. table manner, dress code, etc.

table manner, dress code, etc. 1ales

1ales provide the basis or judgments provide the basis or judgments about what is important or the

about what is important or the organi1ationorgani1ation to succeed in its core business.

to succeed in its core business.

2o$al +ales0 those choices" decisio%s 2o$al +ales0 those choices" decisio%s a%d actio%s #! 'hich )a%3s $atio%al a%d actio%s #! 'hich )a%3s $atio%al aclties a$e i%+ol+ed a%d &e$ected. aclties a$e i%+ol+ed a%d &e$ected. O#4ecti+es o Ethics5

O#4ecti+es o Ethics5

%. ma"e clear to us why one act is better than %. ma"e clear to us why one act is better than the other2

the other2

'. !nable us to live and have an orderly social '. !nable us to live and have an orderly social way o lie2

way o lie2

). Appraise, critici1e and evaluate ). Appraise, critici1e and evaluate

intelligently the moral conduct and ethical intelligently the moral conduct and ethical system, and2

system, and2

*. !xplore and aspire to the time value o lie. *. !xplore and aspire to the time value o lie.  3

 3o beho behave eave ethicathically illy is to bs to behave ehave in a in a mannemannerr

that is consistent with what is generally that is consistent with what is generally considered to be right or moral. !thical considered to be right or moral. !thical behavior is the bedroc" o

behavior is the bedroc" o )tal t$st.)tal t$st.

ETHICS IN PRACTICE ETHICS IN PRACTICE

4enneth 5. Andrews, in 6!thics in 4enneth 5. Andrews, in 6!thics in Practice,6 contends that there are three Practice,6 contends that there are three aspects to ethical behavior in organi1ations$ aspects to ethical behavior in organi1ations$ %. 3he development o the individual as an %. 3he development o the individual as an ethical person,

ethical person,

'. 3he e7ect o the organi1ation as an ethical '. 3he e7ect o the organi1ation as an ethical or unethical environment, and

or unethical environment, and

). 3he actions or procedures developed by ). 3he actions or procedures developed by the organi1ation to encourage ethical the organi1ation to encourage ethical

behavior and discourage unethical behavior. behavior and discourage unethical behavior. The$e a$e th$ee *alities i%di+idals The$e a$e th$ee *alities i%di+idals )st &ossess to

)st &ossess to )a/e ethical decisio%s.)a/e ethical decisio%s. %.

%.3he ability to reco3he ability to recogni1e ethicagni1e ethical issuesl issues and to reason through the ethical and to reason through the ethical conse#uences o decisions.

conse#uences o decisions. '.

'.3he ability to loo3he ability to loo" at alterna" at alternative pointstive points o view, deciding what is right in a o view, deciding what is right in a particular set o circumstances. 3his is particular set o circumstances. 3his is similar to the ability to rerame.

action as to develop a natural, spontaneous action as to develop a natural, spontaneous or rooted tendency or inclination to perorm or rooted tendency or inclination to perorm it.

it.

P$actice

P$actice means a regularly ollowed means a regularly ollowed procedure or pattern in conducting

procedure or pattern in conducting activities.activities. Eti*ette

Eti*ette means observance o social means observance o social norms as re#uired by good breeding, e.g. norms as re#uired by good breeding, e.g. table manner, dress code, etc.

table manner, dress code, etc. 1ales

1ales provide the basis or judgments provide the basis or judgments about what is important or the

about what is important or the organi1ationorgani1ation to succeed in its core business.

to succeed in its core business.

2o$al +ales0 those choices" decisio%s 2o$al +ales0 those choices" decisio%s a%d actio%s #! 'hich )a%3s $atio%al a%d actio%s #! 'hich )a%3s $atio%al aclties a$e i%+ol+ed a%d &e$ected. aclties a$e i%+ol+ed a%d &e$ected. O#4ecti+es o Ethics5

O#4ecti+es o Ethics5

%. ma"e clear to us why one act is better than %. ma"e clear to us why one act is better than the other2

the other2

'. !nable us to live and have an orderly social '. !nable us to live and have an orderly social way o lie2

way o lie2

). Appraise, critici1e and evaluate ). Appraise, critici1e and evaluate

intelligently the moral conduct and ethical intelligently the moral conduct and ethical system, and2

system, and2

*. !xplore and aspire to the time value o lie. *. !xplore and aspire to the time value o lie.  3

 3o beho behave eave ethicathically illy is to bs to behave ehave in a in a mannemannerr

that is consistent with what is generally that is consistent with what is generally considered to be right or moral. !thical considered to be right or moral. !thical behavior is the bedroc" o

behavior is the bedroc" o )tal t$st.)tal t$st.

ETHICS IN PRACTICE ETHICS IN PRACTICE

4enneth 5. Andrews, in 6!thics in 4enneth 5. Andrews, in 6!thics in Practice,6 contends that there are three Practice,6 contends that there are three aspects to ethical behavior in organi1ations$ aspects to ethical behavior in organi1ations$ %. 3he development o the individual as an %. 3he development o the individual as an ethical person,

ethical person,

'. 3he e7ect o the organi1ation as an ethical '. 3he e7ect o the organi1ation as an ethical or unethical environment, and

or unethical environment, and

). 3he actions or procedures developed by ). 3he actions or procedures developed by the organi1ation to encourage ethical the organi1ation to encourage ethical

behavior and discourage unethical behavior. behavior and discourage unethical behavior. The$e a$e th$ee *alities i%di+idals The$e a$e th$ee *alities i%di+idals )st &ossess to

)st &ossess to )a/e ethical decisio%s.)a/e ethical decisio%s. %.

%.3he ability to reco3he ability to recogni1e ethicagni1e ethical issuesl issues and to reason through the ethical and to reason through the ethical conse#uences o decisions.

conse#uences o decisions. '.

'.3he ability to loo3he ability to loo" at alterna" at alternative pointstive points o view, deciding what is right in a o view, deciding what is right in a particular set o circumstances. 3his is particular set o circumstances. 3his is similar to the ability to rerame.

).

).3he abilit3he ability to deal with amy to deal with ambiguity anbiguity andd uncertainty2

uncertainty2 ma"ing ma"ing aa decision on the best inormation decision on the best inormation available.

available.

I2PORTANCE OF ETHICS I2PORTANCE OF ETHICS

•

• It is an indispensable "nowledgeIt is an indispensable "nowledge

•

• 8ithout moral perception, man is8ithout moral perception, man is

only an animal only an animal

•

• 8ithout morality, man as a human8ithout morality, man as a human

being is a ailure. being is a ailure.

6. POLICE ETHICS 6. POLICE ETHICS

Police ethics is a practical science that treats Police ethics is a practical science that treats the principle o human morality as applied to the principle o human morality as applied to law enorcement.

law enorcement.

THE POLICE AND THE LAW THE POLICE AND THE LAW  3he

 3he police police must must apply apply the the law law airly,airly, evenhandedly with a view to promote justice. evenhandedly with a view to promote justice. 9aws are created by legislature presumably or 9aws are created by legislature presumably or th

the e bebest intst intereresest t o all peo all peopoplele. . In In a a grgreaeatt ex

extetent, nt, the the actactionions s o o the the polpolicice e detdetererminmineses what the law really means .

what the law really means .

Police ofcers cannot be considered competent Police ofcers cannot be considered competent i

i thethey y do do not suppnot support theiort their r behbehaviavior or on on thethe street with a personal ethics that

street with a personal ethics that is thoughtullyis thoughtully c

crreeaatteed d aannd d mmaaiinnttaaiinneedd. . !!tthhiiccs s aanndd c

comompepetetencnce e aarre e larrgelagely ly dedetterermiminened d byby individual police ofcer:s character.

individual police ofcer:s character. What is 4stice?

What is 4stice?

It is the co%ce&t o )o$al $i(ht%ess #ased It is the co%ce&t o )o$al $i(ht%ess #ased o%

o% ethethicsics" " $at$atio%aio%alitlit!!" " la'la'" " %at%at$a$al l la'la'"" $eli(io%" ai$%ess o$ e*it! alo%( 'ith the $eli(io%" ai$%ess o$ e*it! alo%( 'ith the &%ish)e%t o the #$each o said ethics. &%ish)e%t o the #$each o said ethics.  ;ustice

 ;ustice as as a a processprocess  prevails prevails when when peoplepeople under similar circumstances are treated in an under similar circumstances are treated in an e#ual and air manner beore the law.

e#ual and air manner beore the law.  ;ustice

 ;ustice as as a a substancesubstance  prevails prevails when when peoplepeople re

receceivive e rrom om ththe e lalaw w whwhat at ththey ey dedeseservrve e toto receive.

receive.

THE THREE 2A7OR POLICE FUNCTIONS THE THREE 2A7OR POLICE FUNCTIONS

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%. !norce !norce the lawthe law.. '.

'. ainaintain ordetain orderr.. ).

). Provide Provide community community serviceservice ..

TH

THE E NNEEEED D FOFOR R POPOLILICCE E TO TO SSTUTUDD8 8  ETHICS

8hy is it important or the police ofcer:s 8hy is it important or the police ofcer:s tod

today ay to to disdiscucuss ss momoralrality ity in in rerelatlation ion toto their wor"< =ome o the reasons are2

their wor"< =ome o the reasons are2 9.

9. Li)iteLi)ited &olice acade)! t$ai%id &olice acade)! t$ai%i%( i%%( i% ethics.

ethics. Po

Police academlice academies ies o7er only o7er only thrthree ee andand one hal

one hal hourhours s alloallocatication on or ethics inor ethics in their curriculum. 3his is so inade#uate their curriculum. 3his is so inade#uate oor r ppoolliicce e ooffcceerr::s s wwhho o aallwwaayyss en

encocoununteter r etethihicacal l didilelemmmma a in in ththee perormance o their sworn duties.

perormance o their sworn duties. :.

:. Li)ited acade)ic Li)ited acade)ic t$ai%i%( i% t$ai%i%( i% ethics.ethics. An increasing number o police recruits An increasing number o police recruits who are graduates o &riminology have who are graduates o &riminology have o

onnlly y ssiix x uunniitts s iin n eetthhiiccs s wwhhiicch h iiss inade

inade#uat#uate e or or them to them to exexercercise ise theitheirr proession as a true proessional police proession as a true proessional police ofcer.

ofcer. ;.

;. ThThe e i%i%tetellllececttal al caca&a&a#i#ililitities es o o  toda!3s o<ce$.

toda!3s o<ce$. A

A pprrooesesssioionnalal, , ""nnowowleledgdgeeaablblee,, comp

competenetent t and and e7ece7ective tive polipolice ce ofcofcerer must want to include in his or her body must want to include in his or her body o

o "no"nowlewledge dge o o whawhat t ethethics ics meameans.ns. P

Puubblliic c eexxppeeccttaattiioonns s oo  ppoolliiccee competence, is an ofcer with a clear, competence, is an ofcer with a clear,

eth

ethicical al undunderserstantandinding g o o the the jojob b andand possess good moral character.

possess good moral character.

POLICE PROFESSIONALIS2 POLICE PROFESSIONALIS2  3he

 3he rst rst era era in in the the history history o o policingpolicing was introduced by =ir 5obert Peel, an was introduced by =ir 5obert Peel, an !

!nngglliissh h ssttaatteessmmaan n wwiitth h tthhee establishm

establishment o ent o the etropolitan Policethe etropolitan Police o 9ondon in %0'>. 3he members were o 9ondon in %0'>. 3he members were regarde

regarded d as proessional because theyas proessional because they were hired, trained and paid to do the were hired, trained and paid to do the  job

 job on on a a ull ull time time basis. basis. 3hese 3hese peoplepeople re

replaplaced ced a a semsemiivolvoluntuntarary y syssystem tem o o  night watchmen. 3his is reerred to as ? night watchmen. 3his is reerred to as ? Political !ra@ which was ollowed by the Political !ra@ which was ollowed by the 5eorm era between %>% and %>+. 5eorm era between %>% and %>+. Buri

Buring ng the the rereorm orm era, strict era, strict concontrotrolsls were placed on police ofcers and police were placed on police ofcers and police organi1ations in order to ght corruption organi1ations in order to ght corruption and incompetence. &hains o command and incompetence. &hains o command wer

were e tighttightenedened, , uniouniorms and rms and a a mormoree mi

mililitatary ry loloo" o" wewerre e haharrnenessssed ed anandd iinntteerrnnaal l aa77aaiirrs s wweerre e ccrreeaatteed d ttoo in

inveveststigigatate e acaccucusasatitionons s o o popolilicece misc

misconduconduct. t. 3he 3he polipolice ce acadacademy emy waswas in

seriously or proessionali1ing the police.

Proessionalism is changing the way thousands o police ofcers view their  job. 3he change is rom seeing police wor" as an occupation that gives something to police ofcer, to seeing police wor" as a proession to which the police ofcer owes something.

 3he personal ethics o individual police ofcers are critical to the impact o the criminal justice system.

Proessional ofcer must possess2

%. Passion the understanding that resorting to violence or threats is ethically acceptable i and only i it is done in the interest o justice and in accordance with the welare o the community.

'. Perspective the development o an inner understanding o the motives o  the people, a sense o lie:s causes and e7ects, and "nowledge o the tragedy o lie.

POLICE PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS

!very criminal justice proession and association has ?codes o ethics@,@ canons o proessional responsibility@, ?standards o practice@,@ oath o  ofce@, along with pledges, vows, prayers and declarations.

 3he practice o proession cannot be regulated entirely by legislation. !ach proession thereore subscribes to a set o moral code. 3his code o ethics guides the actuation o a proessional where the law is silent or inade#uate.

LAW ENFORCE2ENT CODE OF ETHICS

 3he law enorcement code o ethics is such a guide. Its basic context is commensurate with proessional standards.

&odes are li"e rearm 2 they have their value and they have their dangers. 3he police code is designed to be li"e an oath o ofce. Originaly

this code was developed by the &aliornia Peace Ofcer:s Association and later was adopted by the International Association:s o &hie:s o Police in %>+/.

. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics As a La' E%o$ce)e%t O<ce$" )! %da)e%tal dt! is to se$+e )a%/i%d= to sae(a$d li+es a%d &$o&e$t!= to &$otect the i%%oce%t a(ai%st dece&tio%" the 'ea/ a(ai%st o&&$essio% o$

i%ti)idatio%" a%d the &eacel a(ai%st +iole%ce o$ diso$de$= a%d to $es&ect the Co%stittio%al $i(hts o all &e$so%s to li#e$t!" e*alit! a%d 4stice.

I 'ill /ee& )! &$i+ate lie %sllied as a% e>a)&le to all= )ai%tai%

co$a(eos cal) i% the ace o da%(e$" sco$% o$ $idicle= de+elo& sel0$est$ai%t=

a%d #e co%sta%tl! )i%dl o the 'ela$e o othe$s. Ho%est i% tho(ht a%d deed i% #oth )! &e$so%al a%d o<cial lie" I 'ill #e e>e)&la$! i% o#e!i%( the la's o the la%d a%d the $e(latio%s o )!

de&a$t)e%t. Whate+e$ I see o$ hea$ o a co%fde%tial %at$e o$ that is co%fded to )e i% )! o< cial ca&acit! 'ill #e /e&t e+e$ sec$et %less $e+elatio% is

%ecessa$! i% the &e$o$)a%ce o )! dt!.

I 'ill %e+e$ act o<ciosl! o$ &e$)it &e$so%al eeli%(s" &$e4dices"

a%i)osities o$ $ie%dshi&s to i%e%ce )! decisio%s. With %o co)&$o)ise o$ c$i)e a%d 'ith $ele%tless &$osectio% o c$i)i%al" I 'ill e%o$ce the la'

co$teosl! a%d a&&$o&$iatel! 'ithot ea$ o$ a+o$" )alice o$ ill 'ill" %e+e$

e)&lo!i%( %%ecessa$! o$ce o$ +iole%ce a%d %e+e$ acce&ti%( ($atities.

I $eco(%i@e the #ad(e o )! o<ce as a s!)#ol o &#lic aith" a%d I acce&t it as a &#lic t$st to #e held so lo%( as I a) t$e to the ethics o the &olice se$+ice. I 'ill co%sta%tl! st$i+e to achie+e these o#4ecti+es a%d ideals" dedicati%( )!sel #eo$e od to )! chose% &$oessio%...la' e%o$ce)e%t. AIC DI53E!= &E93IDA3!B FG &OB!= OH !3(I&=

%. !thics o public service '. !thics o proessionalism.

 THE FILIPINO POLICE2AN

Who is a Filipino Policeman?

A Fili&i%o &olice)a% is a &$otecto$ a%d a $ie%d o the &eo&le. His #ad(e is the s!)#ol o the

citi@e%s3 aith a%d t$st, his %io$) a )i$$o$ o deco$) a%d i%te($it! and his 'hole h)a% &e$so% a% o#latio% o  e%d$i%( lo+e o$ ho)ela%d" ello')e% a%d od.

 A Filipino policeman  emulates the valor of Lapu Lapu, serenity of Rizal the leadership of !guinaldo, the courage of "onifacio, the idealism of  #el Pilar , t he wisdom of $a%ini  and  for&tude of 'omez "urgos (amora)

 ! Filipino policemen has an oath for his repu%lic to uphold* to defend  the constitution honor the +ag o%ey  the laws and duly constituted   authorities) ,e has covenant with his  people to comply* to safeguard and   protect them even %eyond the call of  duty) !nd he has a legacy for his family to ful&ll* to %e-ueath unto them the one and only treasure of his life . an em%ellished name)

THE POLICE2AN AND HIS 6ADE

Pointedly enough, it is precisely upon grounds o reliability and unreliability,

delity o indelity in the perormance o  his duties that the badge o a policeman assumes paramount signicance.

PNP 6ADE AND S826OLIS2

Phili&&i%e 2o%/e! Eati%( Ea(le= The Natio%al 6i$d0 sym%ol of  swiftness and ferocity power courage and  immortality .

PNP Shield / sym%ol of protection of  all citizens

Th$ee Sta$s/ stands for Luzon 0isayas and $indanao.

Ei(ht S% Ra!s0 ideals of the 1  provinces whose courage gallantry ,  patriotism led to their revolt against 

2pain.

La&0La& sym%olizes %ravery .

Ho%o$" Se$+ice" 7stice  service is the +i#$a%t a%d co(e%t deeds a%d actio%s i% $es&o%se to the %eeds a%d 'a%ts o 

the &eo&le i% dist$ess2 ,onor  could be the o+e$$idi%( c$ite$io% a%d co%side$atio% in the &e$o$)a%ce o  thei$ e%t$sted tas/ o$ )issio%= a%d  3ustice dis&e%sed to e+e$!o%e 'hate+e$ is de to hi) 'ithot a+o$itis) or disc$i)i%atio% o a%! so$t.

La$el lea+es 0 competency %rilliance and honor .

Phili&&i%e Natio%al Police  sym%ol of  identity and solidarity .

PNP SEAL S826OLIS2

La&0 La& He$o 0 the great Hilipino hero o actan, the prototype o the best and most noble in Hilipino manhood who is the symbol and embodiment o all the genuine attributes o leadership, courage, nationalism, sel reliance and a people  based and people powered community deense.

La$el  green laurel with %* leaves, symboli1es the %* 5egional commands. It is also a symbol o the honor, dignity and the privilege o being a member o a noble

organi1ation where the call to public service is par excellence a commitment to public trust. Shield / the sym%ol of the Philippine Consta%ulary , the rst Cational Police by virtue o organic Act Co.%/+, enacted by the Phil. &ommission on %0 ;uly %>%.

Th$ee Sta$s  Luzon 0isayas and  $indanao and the 4564 islands)

Se$+ice Ho%o$ 7stice  added distinct ideals or the ofcers, men and women o the PCP to insure efciency, integrity, cohesiveness, camaraderie, and e#uanimity to enhance community acceptance and support to attain its mission o peace "eeping and law enorcement.

S%  sym%olize the +owering maturing and ultimate realization of the glorious evolution of the PC789P into a 9ational  Police :rganization   ?national in scope and civilian in character ? as enshrined in the %>0-&onstitution. 3he traditional light rays which represent the ght in eight provinces whose ideals o courage and patriotism the members o the Cational Police must possess.

PRINCIPLES OF PU6LIC SER1ICE

%. P#lic se$+icepublic servants treat their ofce as a public trust, only by using power and resources or public interest, and not to attain personal benet or pursue any other private interest incompatible with public good.

'. O#4ecti+e 4d()e%t employ independent objective judgment in perorming their duties, deciding all matters on the merits, ree rom avoidable conJicts o interest and both real and apparent improper inJuences.

). Acco%ta#ilit! assure that the government is conducted openly, efciently, e#uitable and honorably in a manner that permits the citi1enry to ma"e  judgment and hold government ofcials

accountable.

*. De)oc$atic leade$shi& honor and respect the principles and spirit o  representative democracy and set a positive example o good citi1enship by observing the letter and spirit o laws and rules.

+. Res&ecta#ilit! saeguard public condence and the integrity o   government by being honest, air, caring and respectul and by avoiding conduct creating appearance o impropriety or which is otherwise unbetting a public ofcial.

DEFINITION OF TER2S

9. C$i)e  It is dened as an act committed or omitted in violation o law orbidding or commanding it.

:. Disho%est!  concealment or distortion o  truth in a manner o a act relevant to one:s ofce or connected with the perormance o his duties.

;. Dislo!alt! to the o+e$%)e%t  abandonment or renunciation o one:s loyalty to the Kovernment o the Philippines, or advocating the overthrow o the government. . Ethical Sta%da$d  set o conducts and behavior governing a group, a class, or organi1ation.

B. it  a thing or right or right disposed gratuitously, or any act o liberality in avor o  another to accepts, and shall include a

simulated sale or ostensibly onerous disposition thereo.

. I%co)&ete%c!  maniest lac" o ade#uate ability and tness or the satisactory perormance o police duties.

. 2aleasa%ce  perormance o some act which o(ht %ot to #e do%e  either through ignorance, inattention or malice, o that which the ofcer had no legal right to do at all, as when he acts without any authority whatsoever, or exceeds, ignores, or abuses his powers.

. 2isco%dct  premeditated, obstinate or intentional purpose2 or transgression o some established and denite rule o action, where no discretion is let except what necessity may demand.

. 2iseasa%ce o$ I$$e(la$ities i% the Pe$o$)a%ce o a Dt!  improper perormance o some act which might lawully be done or the perormance o a lawul act in an unlawul or culpably negligent manner L8ebster:sM.

9G. 2o$als a%d )o$alit!   judged as good conduct or someone who has the capacity to ma"e value judgments and discern rom wrong.

99. 2oo%li(hti%(  An act o a member o the PCP pursuing or ollowing any calling or occupation, or the act o engaging in any business, which includes but not limited to all activities, jobs, wor", and similar unctions, perormed, engaged in or underta"ing by him, in or o7 duty hours with or without compensation, which is inconsistent or incompatible with the PCP duties or unctions. 9:. No%easa%ce o$ Ne(lect o Dt!  omission o some act, which ought to be perormed or reusal without sufcient excuse, to perorm an act or duty, which as a peace ofcer:s legal obligation to perorm.

9;. O&&$essio%   Imports an act o cruelty, severity, unlawul execution, or excessive use o authority.

9. Police Csto)s a%d Social Deco$)  A set o norms and standards practiced by members during social and other unctions. 9B. Police ethics  practical science that treats the principle o human morality and duty as applied to law enorcement.

9. P$oessio%al co%dct set o behavioral standard governing a particular proession or proessionals.

9. P#lic o<cial  elective and appointed ofcials and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the career and non career service, including military and police personnel, whether or not they receive compensation, regardless o amount.

9. P#lic O<ce$ o$ e)&lo!ee any person holding any public ofce or employment by virtue o an appointment, election or contract, and any person holding any ofce or employment, by appointment or contract in any stateowned or controlled corporation.

9. 1iolatio% o la' presupposes conviction in court o any crime or o7ense penali1ed under the 5evised Penal &ode or any special law or ordinance

PROFESSIONAL POLICE PRINCIPLES

9. P$e+e%tio% o c$i)e a%d diso$de$  basic mission or which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder as an alternative to the repression o crime and disorder by police orce and severity o legal punishment.

:. Coo&e$atio% o the co))%it!  secure the willing cooperation and the voluntary observance o the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect and support o the community.

;. U %$easo%a#le o$ce $edce co))%it! coo&e$atio% 0 never employ unnecessary orce or violence and will use only such orce in the discharge o duty as in reasonable in all circumstances.

.Use o $easo%a#le o$ce 'he% &e$sasio% is %ot s<cie%t  use reasonable orce to the extent necessary to secure observance o the law or to restore order only when the exercise o persuasion, advice and warning is ound to be insufcient to attain police objectives.

B. I)&a$tial e%o$ce)e%t o la's  see" and preserve community avor, not by catering to community opinion, but constantly demonstrating absolutely impartial enorcement o laws, without regard to the justice and injustice o the substance o particular laws.

. The Co))%it! a$e the Police  at all times should maintain the relationship with the community that gives really to the historic tradition that the police are the community and the community is the police.

. Police shold %ot s$& 4dicial &o'e$s  always direct their actions strictly towards their unctions and never appear to usurp the powers o   judiciary by averaging individuals o the

state o authoritative judging guilt or punishing the guilt.

. Redctio% o C$i)e a%d Diso$de$  is the test o police efciency not by evidence o police presence and action in dealing with the community.

. Rle o E%o$ce)e%t i)&a$tiall! o#se$+ed  always consider the saety and security o who might be caught in the crossre or arm encounters.

9G. Police Disc$etio% to use responsively the discretion vested in the position and exercise it within the law.  3he principle o reasonableness will

guide the ofcer:s determinations and the ofcer will consider all surrounding circumstances whether any legal action shall be ta"en.

PNP CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

POLICE OFFICER3S CREED AND STAND ON 6ASIC ISSUES

Sectio% 9. THE PNP CORE 1ALUES  ;he Police service is a no%le

 profession and demands from its mem%ers specialized <nowledge and s<ills and high standards of ethics and morality) 8n this regard the mem%ers of the P9P must adhere to and internalize the enduring core values of love of ':# respect for authority sel+ess love and service for   people respect for women and the

sanctity of marriage responsi%le dominion and stewardship over material things and truthfulness.

Sectio% ;. PNP STAND ON 6ASIC ISSUES

;.9 PNP I)a(e . the image of  any organization a=ects the esprit de corps morale welfare of the

mem%ers and sense of pride to the organization) 8n view thereof all mem%ers of the P9P should conduct themselves in a manner that would not place the P9P in %ad light) 8nstead they should live in

accordance with P9P core values and  possess the following virtues> honor

integrity valor ustice honesty humility charity and loyalty to the service.

;.:. Ca$ee$ 2a%a(e)e%t > the <ey to professionalism . the P9P shall  formulate stringent policy and strictly  implement the human resource

development system compati%le to the e-uita%le distri%ution of

 procurement fair promotion

rationalizes approach in assignment s<ill development immediate grant of reward and award decent living upon retirement)

;.;. Police 2a%a(e)e%t leade$shi&  the e=ectiveness of law enforcement is re+ective of the managerial capa%ilities and

competent leadership of the men and  women in the P9P.

;.. E*alit! i% the se$+ice . there shall %e udicious and e-uita%le distri%ution of opportunity to prove one@s worth in the police service) ;he civilian character of the organization re-uires adherence to the rule of merit and &tness system and to dissociate the a%ove process from class orientation and factionalism)

;.B. Delicade@a . in consonance with the re-uirements of honor and integrity in the P9P all mem%ers must have the moral courage to

sacri&ce self/ interest in <eeping with the time honored principle of

delicadeza)

;.. Police Liest!le  endeavor to promote a lifestyle for every

mem%er of the P9P that is accepta%le to the eyes of the pu%lic) Further each mem%er should set good eAample to the su%ordinate and follow good eAamples from their superiors) ;hey must %e free from greed corruption and eAploitation

;.. Political &at$o%a(e  inhi%it them from soliciting political

 patronage in matters pertaining to assignment awards training and  promotion)

;.. H)a% $i(hts . respect and  protect human dignity and

man@s inaliena%le rights to life li%erty and pro perty) ;.. Setti%( e>a)&le/ all P9P

mem%ers should set a good eAample to the su%ordinates and follow good eAamples from the superiors)

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

Sta%da$ds o Police P$oessio%alis)  !ll P9P personnel s hall perform duties

with eAcellence competence integrity intelligence and eApertise in the

application of specialized s<ill and technical <nowledge.

 All PCP members shall perorm their duties with excellence, competence, integrity, intelligence and expertise in the application o  speciali1ed s"ill and technical "nowledge. Police P$oessio%al Co%dct

 All members o the PCP shall observe the ollowing proessional conduct$

%. Co))it)e%t to De)oc$ac!  Eniormed PCP members commits

themselves to the democratic way o lie and values and maintains the principle o  public accountability. 3hey shall at all times uphold the &onstitution and be loyal to our country, people and

organi1ation above loyalty to any person or organi1ation.

'. Co))it)e%t to P#lic I%te$est  embers shall always uphold interest. All government properties, resources and

powers o their respective ofces must be employed and used e7ectively, honestly and efciently, particularly to avoid wastage o public unds and revenues.

). No% 0 Pa$tisa%shi&  PCP members shall provide services to everyone

without discrimination regardless o party afliation in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

*.  Ph!sical Fit%ess a%d Health  All PCP members shall strive to %e physically and mentally &t and in good health at all times. 3oward this end, they shall undergo regular physical exercises and annual medical examination in any PCP (ospital or edical acility.

+. Sec$ec! Disci&li%e  All PCP members shall guard the con&dentiality of classi&ed information against  unauthorized disclosure, including condential aspects o ofcial business, special orders, communications and other documents, roster or any portion thereo o the PCP, content o criminal records, identities o persons who may have given inormation to the police in

condence and other classied inormation on intelligence material. -. Social A'a$e%ess  All PCP members

and their immediate amily members shall be encouraged to actively get involved in the religious social and civic activities to enhance the image o the organi1ation but without a7ecting their ofcial duties.

/. No%0Solicitatio% o Pat$o%a(e  All members shall see" selimprovement through career development and shall not directly or indirectly solicit inJuence or recommendation rom politicians, highran"ing government ofcials, prominent citi1ens, persons afliated with civic or religious organi1ations with regard to their assignments, promotions, transer or those o other members o the orce, nor shall they initiate any petition to be prepared and presented by citi1ens in their behal. oreover, they shall

advise their immediate relatives not to interere in the activities o the police service particularly in the assignment and reassignment o personnel.

0. P$o&e$ Ca$e a%d Use o P#lic P$o&e$t!  PCP members shall be responsible or the security, proper care and use of pu%lic property  issued to them andNor deposited under their care and custody. Enauthori1ed use o public property or personal

convenience or gain and that o their amilies, riends, or relatives is strictly prohibited.

>.  Res&ect o$ H)a% Ri(hts  In the perormance o duty, PCP members shall respect and protect human dignity and uphold the human rights o all persons. 9o mem%er in+ict instigate or tolerate eAtra/udicial <illings ar%itrary arrests any act of torture or other cruel inhuman or

degrading treatment or punishment , and shall not invo"e superior orders or exceptional circumstances such as a stateo war, a threat to national security, internal political instability or any public emergency as a justication or committing such human rights violations.

9G. De+otio% o Dt!  All PCP

with dedication, thoroughness eBciency enthusiasm,

determination and manifest concern for pu%lic welfare, and shall rerain rom engaging in any activity which shall be in conJict with their duties as public servants.

99. Co%se$+atio% o Nat$al

Reso$ces  All members o the PCP shall help in the development and conservation o our natural resources or ecological balance and posterity as these are the inalienable heritage o our people.

9:. Disci&li%e  3hey shall conduct themselves at all times in "eeping with the rules and regulations o the

organi1ation.

9;. Lo!al t!  Above all, PCP members must be loyal to the &onstitution and the police service as maniested by their loyalty to their superior:s peers and subordinates as well.

9. O#edie%ce to S&e$io$s  All PCP members shall o%ey lawful orders

and %e courteous to superior oBcers and other appropriate authorities within the chain o command.

9B. Co))a%d Res&o%si#ilit!  In accordance with the Boctrine on &ommand 5esponsibility, immediate commanders shall be responsible or the e7ective supervision, control and direction o their personnel and shall see to it that all government resources shall be managed, expended or

utili1ed in accordance with laws and regulations and saeguard against losses thru illegal or improper disposition.

Ethical 2tandards

0shall reer to established and generally accepted moral values.

Ethical acts to #e o#se$+ed a$e the ollo'i%(5

%. 2 o $ a lit !  All PCP members shall adhere to high standard o morality and decency and shall set good examples or

others to ollow. (ence, among others, and in no instance during their terms o ofce shall they be involved as owners, operators, managers or investors in any house o illrepute or illegal gambling den or other places devoted to vices2 nor shall they patroni1e such places unless on ofcial duty, and tolerate operations o such establishments in their respective areas o responsibilities. 3hey shall be aithul to their lawully wedded spouses. '. 7dic ios U se o A tho$it!  PCP

members shall exercise proper and legitimate use o authority in the perormance o duty.

). I% t e ( $ it !  PCP members shall not allow themselves to be victims o corruption and dishonest practices in accordance with the provisions o 5A -/%) and other applicable laws. *. 7sti ce  PCP members shall strive

constantly to respect the rights o others so that they can ulll their duties an exercise their rights as human beings, parents, children, citi1ens, wor"ers, leaders, or in other capacities and to see to it that others do li"ewise.

+. H)ilit!  All PCP members shall recogni1e the act that they are public servants and not the masters o the people and toward this end2 they should perorm their duties without arrogance.  3hey should also recogni1e their own

inade#uacies, inabilities and limitations as individuals and perorm their duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause o others.

-. O$de$li%ess  All PCP members shall ollow logical procedures in

accomplishing tas"s assigned to them to minimi1e waste in the use o time,

money and e7ort.

/. P e $ s e + e $ a % c e   Once a decision is made, all PCP members shall ta"e legitimate means to achieve the goal even in the ace o internal or external difculties, and despite anything which might wea"en their resolve in the course o time.

 3he PCP adopts the generally acceptable customs and traditions based on the desirable practices o the police service. 3hese shall serve as inspiration as the PCP endeavors to attain its goals and objectives.

#e&nition o f ;erms*

%. C  s to ) s  !stablished usage or social practices carried on by traditions that have obtained the orce o law. '. T$aditio%s  Fodies o belies, stories,

customs and usages handed down rom generation to generation with the e7ect o an unwritten law.

). C o  $te s !  A maniestation or

expression o consideration and respect or others.

*. C e $ e ) o % !  A ormal act or set o ormal acts established by customs or authority as proper to special occasion. +. Social Deco$)  A set o norms and

standards practiced by members during social and other uncts

Police Customs on 2ocial #ecorum

 3he ollowing are police customs on social decorum$

9. P$o&e$ Atti$e  PCP members always wear appropriate and proper attire in conormity with the occasion.

:. Ta#le 2a%%e$s  PCP members observe table eti#uette at all times.

Police Customs on Courtesy 

 3he ollowing are customs on courtesy in the PCP$

%. S a l  t e  =alute is the usual greeting rendered by uniormed members upon meeting and recogni1ing person entitled to a salute.

'.  Salte to Natio%al Colo$ a%d

Sta%da$ds  embers stand at attention and salute the national color and

standard as it pass by them or when the national color is raised or lowered during ceremonies.

). A d d $e s s T i t le   ;unior in ran" address senior members who are entitled to salute with the word 6=ir6.

*. Co$tes! Calls

 3he ollowing are the customs on courtesy calls$

%. Co$tes! Call o Ne'l!

Assi(%edA&&oi%ted 2e)#e$  PCP members who are newly appointed or assigned in a unit or command and to other "ey personnel or accounting, orientation and other purposes.

'. Ch$ist)as call  PCP members pay a &hristmas &all on their local executives in their respective area o responsibility. ). Ne' 8ea$Js Call  PCP members pay a

Cew Gears call on their commanders andNor "ey ofcials in their respective area o responsibility.

*. P$o)otio% Call  Cewly promoted PCP members call on their unit head. On this occasion, they are usually given due recognition and congratulations by their peers or such deserved accomplishment.

+. E>it Call  PCP members pays an !xit &all on their superiors in the unit or command when relieved or reassigned out o the said unit or command.

-. Co$tes! o the Post  3he host unit extends hospitality to visiting personnel who pay respect to the command or unit. /. Ra%/ Has0Its0O'% P$i+ile(e KRHIP 

PCP members recogni1e the practice that di7erent ran"s carry with them

corresponding privileges.

Police Customs on Ceremonies  3he ollowing are police customs on ceremonies$

%. Fla( Raisi%( Ce$e)o%!  3he PCP members honor the Jag by raising it and singing the Cational Anthem beore the start o the ofcial days wor".

:. Fla( Ret$eat Ce$e)o%!  At the end o the ofcial the lowering o the J ag. ;. Hal02ast  3he Jag is raised at hal mast in deerence to deceased uniormed members o the command.

*. F%e$al Se$+ice a%d Ho%o$s 

Beparted uniormed members, retirees, war veterans or ormer P&NICP services and graveside honors as a gesture o arewell.

+. Ce$e)o%! Te%de$ed to Ret i$ees  In recognition o their long aithul and honorable service to the PCP, a

testimonial activity is tendered in their honor.

-. Ho%o$ Ce$e)o%!  Arrival and departure honor ceremonies are

rendered to visiting dignitaries, DIPs, PCP Ofcers with the grade o &hie

=uperintendent and above and AHP ofcers o e#uivalent grade, unless waived.

/. T$%0O+e$ Ce$e)o%!  3he relin#uishment and assumption o command or "ey position is publicly announced in a 3urnOver &eremony by the outgoing and incoming ofcers in the presence o the immediate superior or his representative.

0. Weddi%( Ce$e)o%!  Buring marriage o PCP members, a ceremony is

conducted with participants in uniorm and swords drawn.

>. A%%i+e$sa$!  3he birth or institutional establishment o a command or unit is commemorated in an Anniversary &eremony.

% . P$o &e$ A tt i$e  PCP members always wear appropriate and proper attire in conormity o the occasion.

%% . U%io$)A&&ea$a%ce   3he public loo"s upon a PCP member as distinctively a man among men. It is a welcome sight when PCP members wear their uniorm properly wherever they may be. Fulging stomach is a taboo in the uniormed service. =ince disciplined PCP members are best exemplied by those who are neat in appearance and wearing the prescribed uniorm, they must thereore observe the ollowing$

a. 8earing o prescribed uniorm.

b. Adherence to haircut prescribed by rules  regulations.

%'. 2a%%e$ o Wal/i%(0 !very PCP ember is expected to wal" with pride and dignity. Othe$ Police Csto)s5

%. 1isiti%( the Sic/0 Immediate commanders or other available ofcers o  the unit visit PCP embers who are sic" in the hospital, their residence or any place o connement in order that their needs are attended to.

'. S$+i+o$ Assist a%ce o  Hei$ o   Deceased 2e)#e$s0 A survivor ofcer is designated whenever PCP members die, to render maximum assistance to their bereaved amily until all benets due shall have been received.

). 1isiti%( the Reli(ios Leade$s PCP Ofcers visit religious leaders in their areas o  assignment to establish or maintain rapport and cooperation between the di7erent religious leaders and the PCP.

*. Athletics PCP members indulge in physical tness activities o insure that their proper physical appearance and bearing are smaller than the si1e o his chest and in conormity with the standard set orth by the organi1ation.

+. Ha&&! Ho$s Esually on Hriday or any other day suitable or the occasion, PCP members gather together at their PCP club or

a light hearted jesting or airing o minor gripes.

THE TRADITIONS THAT POLICE2EN ARE ADHERIN TO5

%. S&i$ital #elies  religious and Kod loving persons. 3hey attend religious services together with the members o  their amily.

'. 1alo$  history attests that the Hilipino law enorcers have exemplied the tradition o valor in deending the country rom aggression and oppression.

). Pat$iotis)  patriotic by nature. 3hey maniest their love o country with a pledge o allegiance to the Jag and a vow to deend the constitution.

*. Disci&li%e  instinctive obedience to lawul orders and through spontaneous actions towards attainment o

organi1ational objectives guided by moral, ethical and legal norms. +. e%tle)a%li%ess  bright in

in appearance and sincere in his concern to his ellowmen.

-. Wo$d o ho%o$  a policeman:s word is his bond. (e stands by it and

commits to uphold it.

/. Dt!  dedicated public servants who perorm their tas"s with a deep sense o responsibility and sel sacrice. 0. Lo!alt!  loyal to the organi1ation,

country and people as borne by history and practice.

>. Ca)a$ade$ie  the binding spirit that enhances teamwor" and cooperation in the police organi1ation, extending to the people they serve maniested by members deep commitment and concern to one another.

SO2E CORRUPT PRACTICES

CO22ITTED 68 SO2E DISHONEST 2E26ERS OF THE PNP

a. 3he ?&a#a(sa/  ? the git given so that an illegal thing maybe done.

b. 3he ,&a)&adlas@  the git given to acilitate or expedite the doing o a legal thing.

c. 3he@ &a)&asala)at ? the git given in appreciation or a thing already done.

d. 3he@)a(cash%do , the password used in consideration o doing

something to be done or to undo, in terms o Qcash: or in "ind.

e. ?&o$ die@ &o$ sie%to@  an

explanatory remar" in a new sense or ?por dos por santoR@o an ofcial dealing or transaction, either in cash or in "ind.

THE POLICE AND THE CO22UNIT8   A. Police Cha$acte$istics$

%. 2o$ale a%d es&$it de co$&s  there must be high morale among the members o the PCP reJected in their esprit de corps and spring rom their genuine loyalty and noble aith in the

policies and objectives o their organi1ation.

'. 2st ha+e e>acti%( a%d e>e)&la$! co%dct  the

community demands that members o the PCP are more exacting

LdemandingM and exemplary than is expected o private citi1ens.

). Police )st %de$sta%d 

policeman:s duty is to regulate the conduct and administers to the needs o the people rom all wal"s o lie.

*. Police i%e%ce o+e$ the

co))%it!  the community loo"s upon policeman as representative o the authority o law.

+. P$actice o co$tes!  to appreciate sincerity habitually perorms act o courtesy re#uires cultivation o appearance, voice, manner,

intelligence, humor, temperament and unselshness that are easily appreciated by the people.

-. Co$teos t$eat)e%t o la' +iolato$.

/. Leade$shi&  psychological balance showing a well integrated personality.  ") ! good leader must possess the following -ualities$

%. Sel co%fde%ce  is aith to onesel, and is predicated upon "nowledge, still in applying "nowledge and in the ability and willingness to pass one:s

"nowledge or the benet o others.

'. Sel0 sac$ifce  is a undamental trait to true leadership. It is

inescapable act that to

contemplate a situation without bias re#uires rst a subordination o sel.

). Pate$%alis)  as a #uality is ound in a policeman who is

mindul o the welare o others. It is basic to police leadership

primordial responsibility o the police.

*. Fai$%ess a%d ho%est!  are #ualities that have universal appeal. 3hus, there is opportunity or need to display these #ualities especially in the police service.

+. Decisi+e  initiative and

decisiveness are characteristic traits o man who acts correctly and at a proper time.

-. Pe$so%al di(%it!  is indicative o  a policeman:s appreciation o the honor o his position. It is an excellent maniestation o his ?esprit de corps@ and is a powerul actor in creating community respect.

/. Ph!sical a%d )o$al co$a(e  community assumes that

policemen are physically

courageous, yet true courage is

not thoroughly understood by most citi1ens.

0. 2o$al asce%da%c!  inJuence that one person exercise over a group o persons by reason o exemplary nature o his character. It arises out and withstands the hardships and vicissitudes o the wor", sincerity o purpose that maniest its willingness to personally adhere, without e#uivocation, to the same standards o conduct that he is dutybound to enorce upon others.

>. De&e%da#ilit! a%d &%ctalit!  public has the right to the same guarantees in the manner o its saety as all exacts or the protection o public.

9G. Attitde i% t$ial co$t a. (e must say nothing but the

truth.

c. (e must be prepared. d. (e must be courteous. e. (e must be natural and

straightorward

. (e must maintain his temper g. (e must be attentive to the

#uestions to be heard.

h. (e must spea" loudly enough to be heard.

i. (e must be conscious o his personal appearances.

%%. A&&ea$i%( as a 'it%ess$ a. Wit%ess i% c$i)i%al case 

policeman shall, when subpoena as a witness in a criminal case, promptly notiy their immediate chies.

b. Wit%ess i% ci+il case  no member o the PCP shall testiy in civil cases unless summoned by proper authority.

c. Actio% ate$ co$t

atte%da%ce  ater having been released thereo or the day,

immediately report to their superior ofcer.

OTHER ETHICAL CREEDS PNP 2ISSION5

;he P9P shall enforce the law  prevent and control crimes maintain  peace and order and ensure pu%lic safety

and internal security with the active support of the community .

PNP 1ISION5

We are committed to the vision of  professional dynamic and highly

motivated P9P supported %y a responsive community regarded as one of the most credi%le national institution and ran< safety and internal security with the active support of th e community)

POLICE :GGG5

 P 0 P$e+e%tio% a%d co%t$ol o c$i)e &$i)a$il! th$o(h the COPS.

O 0 O$de$ a%d )ai%te%a%ce a%d i%te$%al sec$it!.

 L 0 La' e%o$ce)e%t 'ithot ea$ o$ a+o$.  I 0 I)a(e c$edi#ilit! a%d i)a(e s&&o$t. C 0 Coo$di%atio% 'ith othe$ (o+e$%)e%t a(e%cies" NO.

E  E<cie%c! a%d eMecti+e%ess i% the &e$o$)a%ce o dt!.

P9P Code of Conduct 

All members o the Philippine Cational Police shall abide and adhere to the

provisions o this &ode o Proessional

&onduct and !th ical =tandards. 3owards this end, a truly proessionali1ed and dedicated law enorcers shall be developed in

promoting peace and order, ensuring public saety and enhancing community

participation guided by the principle that all

public ofce is a public trust and that all public servants must at all times serve with utmost responsibility, integrity, morality, loyalty and efciency with due respect to human rights and dignity as hallmar" o a democratic society. 3hey shall at all times bear aithul allegiance to the legitimate government, support and uphold the &onstitution, respect the duly constituted authority and be loyal to the police service.

The Police O<ce$Js C$eed5

%. I #elie+e i% od" the S&$e)e 6ei%(" a $eat P$o+ide$" a%d the C$eato$ o all )e% a%d e+e$!thi%( dea$ to )e. In return, I can do no less than love (im above all, see" (is guidance in the perormance o my sworn duties and honor (im at all times. '. I #elie+e that $es&ect o$ atho$it!

is a dt!. I respect and uphold the &onstitution, the laws o the land and

the applicable rules and regulations. I recogni1e the legitimacy and authority o  the leadership2 and ollow and obey

legal orders o my superior ofcers.

). I #elie+e i% seless lo+e a%d se$+ice to &eo&le. 3owards this end, I commit mysel to the service o my ellowmen over and above my personal

convenience.

*. I #elie+e i% the sa%ctit! o )a$$ia(e a%d the $es&ect o$ 'o)e%. I shall set the example o decency and morality and shall have high regard or amily lie and chastity.

+. I #elie+e i% the $es&o%si#le do)i%io% a%d ste'a$dshi& o+e$ )ate$ial thi%(s. I shall inhibit mysel rom ostentatious display o my property. I shall protect the environment and conserve nature to maintain ecological balance. I shall respect private and public properties and prevent others rom destroying it. +. #elie+e i% the 'isdo) o

t$thl%ess. I must be trustworthy

and I shall spea" the truth at all times as re#uired by my proession.

The Police O<ce$3s Pled(e

%. I will love and serve Kod, my country and people2

'. I will uphold the &onstitution and obey legal orders o the duly constituted

authorities2

). I will oblige mysel to maintain a high standard o morality and proessionalism2 *. I will respect the customs and traditions o the police service2 and

+. I will live a decent and virtuous lie to serve as an example to others.

Fo$) to Recite

The Police O<ce$3s Pled(e shold #e $ecited d$i%( the ollo'i%( occasio%s5

%. Hlag raising and J ag retreat ceremonies, jointly with the Pledge o  Allegiance to

the Hlag LPanunumpa sa 8atawatM.

'. PCP 3rainingNcourse opening and closing ceremonies.

). =eminars on moral values internali1ation.

56 "asic ,uman Rights 2tandards for Law Enforcement :Bcials

All (o+e$%)e%ts a$e $e*i$ed to ado&t the %ecessa$! )eas$es to i%st$ct la' e%o$ce)e%t o<cials" d$i%( #asic t$ai%i%( a%d all

s#se*e%t t$ai%i%( a%d $e$eshe$ co$ses" i% the &$o+isio%s o %atio%al le(islatio% i% acco$da%ce

'ith the UN Code o Co%dct o$ La'

E%o$ce)e%t O<cials as 'ell as othe$ #asic

i%te$%atio%al h)a% $i(hts sta%da$ds a&&lica#le to la' e%o$ce)e%t o<cials. These sta%da$ds shold #e )ade a+aila#le as 'idel! as &ossi#le to the (e%e$al &#lic a%d ll! $es&ected %de$ all ci$c)sta%ces. The! shold #e $eected i% %atio%al le(islatio% a%d &$actice" a%d $e(la$ &#lic $e&o$ts issed o% thei$ i)&le)e%tatio%. E>ce&tio%al ci$c)sta%ces sch as a state o

e)e$(e%c! o$ a%! othe$ &#lic e)e$(e%c! do %ot  4sti! a%! de&a$t$e $o)

these sta%da$ds.

All (o+e$%)e%ts shold ado&t a% acti+e a%d +isi#le &olic! o i%te($ati%( a (e%de$ &e$s&ecti+e i%to the de+elo&)e%t a%d

i)&le)e%tatio% o t$ai%i%( a%d &olicies o$ la'

e%o$ce)e%t o<cials.

8ntroduction

 3hese Q% Fasic (uman 5ights =tandards or 9aw !norcement Ofcials: were prepared by Amnesty International in association with police ofcials and experts rom di7erent countries. 3hey are based on Enited Cations law enorcement, criminal  justice and human rights standards. 3hey are intended as a #uic" reerence, and not as a ull explanation o or commentary on the applicability o international human rights standards relevant to law

enorcement.

 3his document is intended to raise

awareness amongst government ofcials,

parliamentarians, journalists and non governmental organi1ations o some undamental standards which should be part o any police training and police practice.

It is hoped that police authorities will be able to use these % basic standards as a starting point to develop detailed guidance or the training and monitoring o the

conduct o police agents. &ertainly, it is the duty o all ofcers to ensure that their colleagues uphold the ethical standards o their proession  the standards outlined here are essential or exercising that responsibility.

6asic Sta%da$d 95

E+e$!o%e is e%titled to e*al &$otectio% o the la'" 'ithot disc$i)i%atio% o% a%!

($o%ds" a%d es&eciall! a(ai%st +iole%ce o$ th$eat.

6e es&eciall! +i(ila%t to &$otect &ote%tiall! +l%e$a#le ($o&s sch as

child$e%" the elde$l!" 'o)e%" $e(ees" dis&laced &e$so%s a%d

)e)#e$s o )i%o$it! ($o&s.

Hor the implementation o Fasic =tandard % it is o great importance that police ofcers at all times ulll the duty imposed on them by law, by serving the community and protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the high degree o responsibility re#uired by their proession.

6asic Sta%da$d :5

T$eat all +icti)s o c$i)e 'ith co)&assio% a%d $es&ect"

a%d i% &a$ticla$ &$otect thei$ saet! a%d &$i+ac!

Dictims are people who have su7ered harm, including mental and physical injury, emotional su7ering, economic loss or

substantial impairment o their undamental rights through acts or

omissions that are in violation o criminal law.

6asic Sta%da$d ;5

Do %ot se o$ce e>ce&t 'he% st$ictl! %ecessa$!

a%d to the )i%i)) e>te%t $e*i$ed %de$ the ci$c)sta%ces

 3he implementation o Fasic =tandard ) involves, among other things, that Police ofcers, in carrying out their duty, should apply nonviolent means as ar as possible beore resorting to the use o orce. 3hey may use orce only i other means remain ine7ective or without any promise o achieving the necessary result. Fasic =tandard ) must be implemented in accordance with Fasic =tandard * and +. 6asic Sta%da$d 5

A+oid si%( o$ce 'he% &olici%( %la'l #t

dis&e$si%( +iole%t asse)#lies" se o$ce o%l! to the )i%i)) e>te%t

%ecessa$!.

!veryone is allowed to participate in peaceul assemblies, whether political or nonpolitical, subject only to very limited restrictions imposed in conormity with the law and which are necessary in a

democratic society to protect such

interests as public order and public health.  3he police must not interere with lawul

and peaceul assemblies, otherwise than or the protection o persons participating in such an assembly or others.

6asic Sta%da$d B5

Lethal o$ce shold %ot #e sed e>ce&t 'he% st$ictl! %a+oida#le i% o$de$ to &$otect !o$ lie o$ the

li+es o othe$s

 3he use o rearms is an extreme measure which must be strictly regulated, because o the ris" o death or serious injury

involved. 3he implementation o Fasic

=tandard + re#uires, among other things.

6asic Sta%da$d 5

A$$est %o &e$so% %less the$e a$e le(al ($o%ds to do so" a%d the a$$est is ca$$ied ot i%

acco$da%ce 'ith la'l a$$est &$oced$es

 3o ma"e sure that an arrest is lawul and not arbitrary, it is important that the reasons or the arrest and the powers and identity o arresting ofcers are "nown.

6asic Sta%da$d 5

E%s$e all detai%ees ha+e access &$o)&tl! ate$ a$$est to thei$ a)il!

a%d le(al $e&$ese%tati+e a%d to a%! %ecessa$! )edical assista%ce

!xperience worldwide has shown that it is oten in the rst hours or days o detention that detainees are at greatest ris" o being illtreated, tortured, made to 6disappear6, or "illed.

6asic Sta%da$d 5

All detai%ees )st #e t$eated h)a%el!.

Do %ot i%ict" i%sti(ate o$ tole$ate a%! act o to$t$e o$ ill0t$eat)e%t" i% a%! ci$c)sta%ces" a%d $ese to

o#e! a%! o$de$ to do so Betainees are inherently vulnerable because they are under the control o law enorcement ofcials who thereore have a duty to protect detainees rom any

violation o their rights by strictly

observing procedures designed to respect the inherent dignity o the human person. Accurate record"eeping is an essential element o the proper administration o places o detention. 3he existence o ofcial records which are open or consultation helps to protect detainees

rom illtreatment including torture.

6asic Sta%da$d 5

Do %ot ca$$! ot" o$de$ o$ co+e$ & e>t$a4dicial e>ectio%s o$

disa&&ea$a%ces" a%d $ese to o#e! a%! o$de$ to do so

Co one should be arbitrarily or indiscriminately deprived o lie. An extrajudicial execution is an unlawul and deliberate "illing carried out by, or on the order o, someone at some level o

government, whether national, state or local, or with their ac#uiescence.

6asic Sta%da$d 9G5

Re&o$t all #$eaches o these 6asic Sta%da$ds to !o$ se%io$ o<ce$

a%d to the o<ce o the &#lic &$osecto$.

Do e+e$!thi%( 'ithi% !o$ &o'e$ to e%s$e ste&s a$e ta/e% to i%+esti(ate these #$eaches.

All violations o human rights by the police or other law enorcement personnel,

including any breaches o these Fasic =tandards, should be investigated ully, promptly and independently, or instance by the ofce o the public prosecutor. 3he main objective o these investigations is to establish the acts and to bring to justice those responsible$

S (as a violation o human rights or a breach o principles or o national law been perpetrated< I so, by whom< S I a public ofcial has committed a crime or breach o regulations, was he or she acting under orders or with the ac#uiescence o other ofcials< S (as the ofce o the prosecutor opened a criminal investigation and, i  there is sufcient admissible

evidence, sought to prosecute< Sources include: UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Ocials (Preamle and  Articles !, ", #$% UN &asic Princi'les on the

Use of orce and irearms ) Law

Enforcement Ocials (Preamle$

A)%est! I%te$%atio%al is a worldwide voluntary activist movement wor"ing

towards the observance o all human rights as enshrined in the Eniversal Beclaration o (uman 5ights and other international standards.

A)%est! I%te$%atio%al promotes respect or human rights, which it considers

interdependent and indivisible, through campaigning and public awareness

activities, as well as through human rights education and pushing or ratication and implementation o human rights treaties. Amnesty International ta"es action against some o the gravest violations by

governments o peoples civil and political rights. 3he ocus o its campaigning

against human rights violations is to$ S free all 'risoners of conscience.  3hese are people detained or their

political, religious or other conscientiously held belies or because o their ethnic origin, sex,

color, language, national or social origin, economic status, birth or other status  who have not used or

advocated violence2

S ensure fair and 'rom't trials for all  'olitical 'risoners%

S aolish the death 'enalt), torture and other ill*treatment of 'risoners% S end 'olitical +illins and

-disa''earances-.

A)%est! I%te$%atio%al also calls on armed political groups to respect human rights and to halt abuses such as the detention o prisoners o conscience, hostageta"ing, torture and deliberate and arbitrary "illings.

A)%est! I%te$%atio%al is independent o  any government, political persuasion or religious creed. It does not support or oppose any government or political

system, nor does it support or oppose the views o the victims whose rights it see"s to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection o human rights. A)%est! I%te$%atio%al has ormal

relations with the Enited Cations !conomic

and =ocial &ouncil L!&O=O&M2 the Enited Cations !ducational, =cientic and &ultural Organi1ation LEC!=&OM2 the &ouncil o !urope2 the Organi1ation o American =tates2 the Organi1ation o Arican Enity2 and the InterParliamentary Enion.

summary 

56 "asic ,uman Rights 2tandards for 'ood Conduct

%y Law Enforcement :Bcials

!. Eer)one is entitled to e/ual 'rotection of the law, without discrimination on an) rounds, and es'eciall) aainst iolence or  threat. &e es'eciall) iilant to 'rotect  'otentiall) ulnerale rou's such as

children, the elderl), women, refuees, dis'laced 'ersons and memers of minorit) rou's.

". 0reat all ictims of crime with

com'assion and res'ect, and in 'articular  'rotect their safet) and 'riac).

1. 2o not use force e3ce't when strictl) necessar) and to the minimum e3tent