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Police Ethics Notes For Board Exam
Police Ethics Notes For Board Exam
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services of patrol, criminal investigation, and/or traffic control. With the definition, we can dissect the police into three
elements, namely: 1) public official; 2) extraordinary power of arrest; and 3) direct police services.
POLICE ETHICS – A philosophical study of morality, of the foundation on which morality is based, and of the
practical implications of a systematic moral outlook as applied to law enforcement.
PNP Philosophy
1. Service
2. Honor
3. Justice
PNP Core Values
1. Makadios (God-Fearing)
2. Makabayan (Nationalistic)
3. Makatao (Humane)
Standards of Police Behavior:
R.A. No. 6713 – The law that provides the Code of Ethics for public officials, officers and employees.
PNP Image—all members of the PNP should conduct themselves in a manner that would not place
the PNP in bad light. Instead, they should live in accordance with the PNP core values and posses
the following virtues: honor, integrity, valor, justice, honesty, humility, charity and loyalty to the
service.
Career Management—its proper implementation will greatly enhance personal and professional
advancement to wards police professionalism.
Police Management Leadership—the effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the
managerial capabilities arid competent leadership of the men and women in the PNP.
Equality the tile service—there shall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity to prove
one’s worth in the police service.
Delicadeza—is consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in the PNP, all members
must have the moral courage to sacrifice self-interest in keeping with the time-honored principle of
delicadeza.
Police Lifestyle—the PNP shall endeavor to promote a life for every member of’ the PNP that is
acceptable to the eyes of the public. Further, its members should set good example to the
subordinate and follow good example from the superiors.
Human Rights—all PNP members must respect and protect human dignity and man’s inalienable
rights to life, liberty and property.
Morality—policemen shall adhere to high standard of morality and decency and shall set food
examples for others to follow. Hence, among others, and in no instance during their terms of office
shall they be involved as owners, operators, managers, or inventors in any illegal gambling den or
houses of ill-repute or other placed devoted to vices; nor shall they patronize such places unless on
official duty, and tolerate operations of such establishment in their respective areas of
responsibilities.
Judicious Use of Authority - policemen shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority in the
performance of duty.
Integrity—policemen shall not allow themselves to be victim of corruption and dishonest practices in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 6713 and other applicable laws.
Justice—policemen shall strive constantly to respect their rights as human beings, parents, children,
citizens, workers, leaders or in other capacities and to see to it that others do likewise.
Humility—policemen shall recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the masters of
the people and toward this end; they should perform their duties without arrogance. They should
also recognize their own inadequacies, inabilities and limitations as individuals and perform their
duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.
Orderliness—policemen shall follow procedures in accomplishing their tasks assigned to them to
minimize waste in the use of time, money and effort.
Perseverance—once a decision is made, all PNP members shall take legitimate action or means to
achieve the goals even in the face of internal or external difficulties, and despite anything which
might weaken their resolve in the course of time.
Courtesy is a manifestation or expression of consideration and respect for others. Social decorum is
a set of norms and standards practiced by policemen during social and other functions.
Salute—the usual greetings rendered by uniformed members upon meeting and recognizing
persons entitled to a salute.
Salute to National Color and Standard - PNP members must 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.
Address/Title—junior in rank addresses senior member who are entitled to salute with the word
“sir.”
Courtesy Calls