Questions and Answers
What does NAPOLCOM stand for?
National Police Commission
What year did the NAPOLCOM get reorganized from POLCOM?
1972
What is the legal basis for the establishment of the NAPOLCOM?
Republic Act No. 6975
The NAPOLCOM was created under the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
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Which of the following Republic Acts amended Republic Act No. 6975?
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The state shall maintain one police force, which shall be national in scope and _______.
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What are the two main responsibilities of the NAPOLCOM?
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What does SEC. 14 outline about the powers and functions of the NAPOLCOM?
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Study Notes
Introduction to NAPOLCOM
- NAPOLCOM, or the National Police Commission, originated from the Police Commission (POLCOM) established by Republic Act 4864 in 1966.
- Reorganized as NAPOLCOM in 1972, initially under the Office of the President.
Reorganization and Legal Framework
- Transferred to the Ministry of National Defense in 1975 via Presidential Decree 765, known as the Police Integration Law.
- Returned to the Office of the President in 1980 under Executive Order No. 1040.
- NAPOLCOM was created within the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) following the establishment of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 1990, based on Republic Act No. 6975.
- Strengthened by Republic Act No. 8551 in 1998, which reformed and reorganized the PNP and amended RA 6975.
Independence and Structure
- Republic Act 8551 repositioned NAPOLCOM as an attached agency of the DILG, maintaining its independence as the chief administrator of the national police force.
- Governed by Article XVI, Section 6 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, emphasizing a unified national police force.
Legal Basis for Authority
- The Philippine Constitution mandates a single, national police force controlled by a national police commission.
- Republic Act No. 6975 (1990) established NAPOLCOM, while Republic Act No. 8551 (1998) reconstituted the Commission’s appellate body.
Mandate and Functions
- NAPOLCOM oversees the Philippine National Police, advising the President on police functions and providing annual reports on its operations.
- Responsible for recommending crime prevention programs to the President.
Powers and Functions
- Administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP, including:
- Development of policies and regulations for effective police organization and operation.
- Criteria establishment for personnel management including recruitment, promotion, and retirement processes.
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This quiz covers the powers and functions relevant to law enforcement administration and organization as outlined in Module 9 of the CRI 168 course. Test your understanding of key concepts and roles within law enforcement agencies. Prepare to engage with important theories and applications that govern law enforcement operations.
