Lesson 3. Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard Learning Outcomes

Lesson 3.
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARD
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the lesson, students are expected to:
 Explain the importance of the ethical doctrine in the police service
 Enumerate the PNP core values
 Recite the police officer’s creed
 Explain the PNP stand on basic police-related issues
Teaching-Learning Activity/Lesson Proper
PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE

The PNP Ethical Doctrine was culled from the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical
Standards (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.
THE PNP CORE VALUES

The police service is a noble profession which demands from its members specialized knowledge
and skills, as well as high standards of ethics and morality. In this regard, the members of the PNP must
adhere to and internalize the enduring core values of the PNP such as;
a. love of God.
b. respect for authority.
c. respect for women.
d. respect for sanctity of marriage.
e. responsible dominion and stewardship over material things
f. truthfulness
THE POLICE OFFICER’S CREED (Memorize this)
I believe in God, the Supreme Being, a great provider, and the creator of all men and all dear to me.
In return, I can do no less than love Him above all, seek his guidance in the performance of my sworn
duties and honor Him at all times.
I believe that respect for authority is duty. I respect and uphold the constitution and the laws of the land
and the applicable rules and regulations. I recognize the legitimacy and authority of the leadership, and
follow and obey legal orders of my superior officers.
I believe in selfless love and service to people. Toward this end, I commit myself to the service of my
fellowmen over and above my personal convenience.
I believe in the sanctity of marriage and respect for women. I shall set the example of decency and
morality and shall have high regard for family life and chastity.
I believe in the responsible dominion and stewardship over material things. I shall inhibit myself from
ostentatious display of my property. I shall protect the environment and conserve nature to maintain
ecological balance. I shall protect private and public properties and prevent others from destroying it.
I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness. I must be trustworthy and shall speak the truth at all times as
required by my profession.
PNP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

The deployment and employment of the PNP personnel require the organization and its members
to bare their stand on the following basic issues.
1. PNP Image – The image of any organization affects the esprit d’ corps, morale and welfare of
the members, and sense of pride to the organization. In view thereof, all members of the PNP should
conduct themselves in manner that would not place the PNP core values in vain and possess the following
virtue:
a. Honor e. Honesty
b. Integrity f. Humility
c. Valor g. Charity
d. Justice h. Loyalty to the service
2. Career Management, the Key to Professionalism – The Proper implementation of the PNP’s
Career Management will greatly enhance the personnel professionalization process with regards to
procurement, training, promotion, assignment, placement, awards and retirement. The PNP shall
formulate a stringent policy and strictly implement the human resources development system, compatible
to the equitable distribution of procurement, fair promotion, rationalized approach in assignment, skill
development, immediate grant of reward and award, and decent living upon retirement.
3. Police Management Leadership – The effectiveness of law enforcement is

reflective of the managerial capabilities and competent leadership of the men and women who run the
PNP organization. These attributes must therefore be one of the primary bases for consideration in the
selection of personnel for employment and deployment purposes.
4. Equality In the Service – There shall be judicious and equitable distribution of

opportunity to prove one’s worth in the police service. The problem on inequity thru class orientation and
factionalism, both real and perceived, premised on favored assignment, inequitable opportunity of
training, unfair granting of promotion, and untimely awarding of achievements, will create an atmosphere
of demoralization. The result is inefficiency and lack of teamwork to the detriment of the organization. It
behooves. Therefore, on the PNP leadership address the situation. The civilian character of the
organization requires adherence to the rule on merit and fitness system and to dissociate the above
process from class orientation and factionalism.
5. Delicadeza - In 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.
6. Police Lifestyle - The PNP shall promote and maintain a lifestyle for its members which the
public will find credible and respectable. The public expects a police officer to live a simple and dignified
life. They must be free from greed corruption and exploitation.
7. Political Patronage - PNP members shall inhibit themselves from soliciting political patronage
on matters pertaining to assignment, award, training and promotion.
8. Human Rights - All PNP members must respect and protect human dignity and man’s
inalienable rights to life, liberty and property.
Visit also http://www.pnp.gov.ph/images/manualsandguides/DHRDD/Ethical-Doctrine.pdf
Enhancement Activity:
The PNP’s credibility was greatly affected because of many issues like the following:
1. As a future member of the organization, what can you propose to minimize these police related
issues? (Not more than 50 words, 40 points)
2. MEMORIZE the Police Officers Creed and be ready anytime to recite this in a virtual platform).
Assessment:
1. In not more than 20 words briefly explain the purpose of the ethical doctrine in the police service.
(30 points)
2. Every organization will be effective only if it develops good values. In this regard, the PNP has
internalized its own core values (mentioned above). Aside from these core values, name or add at
least 5 values that every PNP member should adhere. For not more than 20 words, explain 1 of
these values. (30 points)
References:
http://www.pnp.gov.ph/images/manualsandguides/DHRDD/Ethical-Doctrine.pdf
http://www.pnp.gov.ph/images/manualsandguides/DHRDD/Ethical-Doctrine.pdf

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Lesson 3.

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARD

Teaching-Learning Activity/Lesson Proper

PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE

THE PNP CORE VALUES

THE POLICE OFFICER’S CREED (Memorize this)

PNP STAND ON BASIC ISSUES

3. Police Management Leadership – The effectiveness of law enforcement is

4. Equality In the Service – There shall be judicious and equitable distribution of

Visit also http://www.pnp.gov.ph/images/manualsandguides/DHRDD/Ethical-Doctrine.pdf

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