Pnp Ethical

PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE

CHAPTER I

DECLARATION OF POLICY

Section 1. General

1-1. Purpose

This manual prescribes the Ethical Doctrine for the Philippine National Police. Its purpose is to provide moral and ethical guidance to all PNP members.

1-2. Scope and Limitation

a. This Ethical Doctrine was culled from the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards (COPCES) with inception of additional and related principles. This manual contains policies, principles, guidelines and sanctions of moral values and service dedication. This doctrine consists of seven chapters similar to the provisions of the PNP COPCES. The adoption of the PNP Code of Conduct as an Ethical Doctrine reinforces the former as an effective instrument in the moral values internalization in the PNP.

b. This Ethical Doctrine applies to both uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the PNP, unless specified otherwise.

c. This Ethical Doctrine is in accordance with the PNP Fundamental Doctrine and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.

1-3. Recommendation for Changes

Any suggested revision or comment should be forwarded to the Chief, Philippine National Police Attn: Director, Directorate for Human Resources and Doctrine Development.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy All members of the Philippine National Police shall abide, adhere to and internalize the provisions of this Ethical Doctrine. Towards this end, a truly professionalized and dedicated law enforcer shall be develop in promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety and enhancing community participation guided by the principle that a public office is a public trust and that all public servants must, at all times, be accountable to the people. They shall serve with utmost responsibility, integrity, morality, loyalty and efficiency with due respect to human rights and dignity as hallmark of a democratic society. They shall, at all times, support and uphold the Constitution, bear...