Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Creation and Responsibilities

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What is the main focus of the PNP with regard to public safety and Peace and Order?

  • Inter agency collaboration with selected LEAs (correct)
  • Enforcement of traffic laws
  • Providing healthcare services
  • Environmental conservation efforts

Which agency was modernized by virtue of R.A. No. 10867 on June 23, 2016?

  • PNP
  • NBI (correct)
  • BFP
  • BJMP

What is one of the powers and functions of the NBI?

  • Acting as a national clearing house of criminal records (correct)
  • Enforcing environmental sustainability
  • Conducting national elections
  • Regulating traffic flow

What does the NBI do to aid in scientific research for criminal investigation?

<p>Establish and maintain a Forensic and Scientific Research center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the PNP engage with other local or international LEAs?

<p>By enactment of laws and memoranda with support from NAPOLCOM circulars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Director of the NBI according to the text?

<p>The President (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the national drug intelligence system established by the PDEA?

<p>To assist the PDEA in coordinating with other LEAs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the PDEA enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with other agencies?

<p>To carry out the implementation of R.A. 9165 with specific agency roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for PDEA, PNP, NBI, or other LEAs if they intentionally or negligently fail to appear as prosecution witnesses without a valid reason?

<p>Punished with imprisonment and a fine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence for failing to appear as a prosecution witness?

<p>Financial reward (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the inter-agency relationship between PDEA, PNP, NBI, and other LEAs regarding dangerous drug cases?

<p>They are responsible for testifying as prosecution witnesses in such cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the national drug intelligence system play in the relationship between PDEA and other LEAs?

<p>To assist in coordinating efforts between PDEA and other LEAs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of PDEA in relation to the anti-drug campaign of the government?

<p>Lead legal agency and implementing arm of DDB (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the PNP, NBI, and Bureau of Customs collaborate with PDEA according to the text?

<p>Maintain close coordination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must the PNP, NBI, and other LEAs take before conducting anti-drug operations?

<p>Coordinate with PDEA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeline within which the PNP, NBI, and other LEAs should inform PDEA about their anti-drug operations?

<p>Within twenty-four (24) hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can the PNP, NBI, and other LEAs conduct raids, seizures, and anti-drug operations?

<p>When properly coordinated with PDEA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for the validity of anti-drug operations conducted by PNP, NBI, and other LEAs according to the text?

<p>Proper coordination with PDEA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

PNP's Complementary Doctrine

  • The PNP practices inter-agency collaboration with other LEAs, such as BJMP, BFP, PPSC, NBI, and others, to ensure public safety and peace and order.

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

  • Established and modernized by virtue of R.A. No. 10867 on June 23, 2016.
  • Headed by a Director appointed by the President, equivalent to an Undersecretary.
  • Powers and functions include:
    • Undertaking investigations and detection of crimes and offenses.
    • Issuing subpoenas for appearance of persons for investigation or production of documents.
    • Acting as a national clearing house of criminal records and other related information.
    • Establishing and maintaining a Forensic and Scientific Research center.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)

  • Created under the Office of the President as the lead agency and implementing arm of the DDB.
  • Established by virtue of R.A. No. 10640 on July 15, 2014, to strengthen the anti-drug campaign.
  • Responsible for the efficient and effective law enforcement of all provisions on dangerous drugs and controlled precursors.
  • Inter-agency relationships:
    • Maintains close coordination with the PNP, NBI, and Bureau of Customs.
    • Coordinates with the PNP and other LEAs on all drug-related matters.
    • Conducts anti-drug operations with the support of the PNP and other LEAs.

Inter-Agency Relationships

  • The PNP, NBI, and other LEAs coordinate with the PDEA prior to anti-drug operations.
  • The PNP, NBI, and other LEAs inform the PDEA of their anti-drug operations within 24 hours.
  • The PDEA establishes and maintains a national drug intelligence system in cooperation with the PNP, NBI, and other LEAs.
  • The PDEA may enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the PNP, NBI, and other LEAs to implement R.A. 9165 as amended.

Inter-Agency Relationship with the Department of Justice (Prosecution)

  • The PDEA, PNP, NBI, and other LEAs have the responsibility to appear as prosecution witnesses in dangerous drugs cases.
  • Failure to appear as a witness without a valid reason may result in imprisonment and a fine.
  • Administrative liability may also be meted out by the immediate superior and/or appropriate body.

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