PNP Ethical Doctrine and Core Values

PNP Ethical Doctrine

• The PNP Ethical Doctrine emphasizes the internalization of moral values and service dedication.
• It is derived from the PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards (COPCES).
• The doctrine applies to all PNP personnel, both uniformed and non-uniformed.
• It also adheres to the PNP Fundamental Doctrine and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.
• All PNP members must internalize provisions to promote peace, public safety, community participation, and public accountability.
• Serve with responsibility, integrity, morality, loyalty, and efficiency, respecting human rights and dignity.
• Support the Constitution, bear allegiance, respect authority, and remain loyal to the police service.

PNP Core Values

• Love of God
• Respect for authority
• Selfless love and service for people
• Sanctity of marriage and family life
• Responsible dominion and stewardship over material things
• Truthfulness

The Police Officer's Creed

• Belief in God.
• Respect for authority.
• Selfless service to the people.
• Sanctity of marriage and family life.
• Responsible stewardship over material things.
• Truthfulness.

PNP Stand on Basic Issues

• The deployment and employment of PNP personnel necessitates a clear stance on basic issues.
• Image: PNP members should act in a way that upholds the PNP's image and reflects its core values.
• Career Management: Proper career management enhances personnel professionalization, including training, promotion, and retirement.
• Police Management Leadership: Effective law enforcement depends on competent managerial leadership.
• Equality in the Service: Opportunity should be distributed equitably to allow members to prove their worth and merit.
• Delicadeza: PNP members must have the moral courage to sacrifice self-interest, upholding delicadeza.
• Police Lifestyle: Promote a credible and respectable lifestyle, free from greed and corruption.
• Political Patronage: Inhibit from soliciting political patronage for assignments, awards, training, and promotion.
• Setting Example: PNP members should set good examples for subordinates and follow good examples from superiors.

Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards

• PNP members must perform duties with integrity, intelligence, competence, and excellence.
• Commitment to Democracy: Uphold democratic values, public accountability, loyalty to the Constitution, country, people, and organization.
• Commitment to Public Interest: Prioritize public interest, use government resources efficiently, and prevent malversation.
• Non-Partisanship: Provide services without discrimination, following laws and regulations.
• Physical Fitness and Health: Maintain physical and mental fitness through regular exercise and medical examinations.
• Secrecy Discipline: Guard classified information.
• Social Awareness: Actively participate in religious, social, and civic activities.
• Non-Solicitation of Patronage: Seek self-improvement without soliciting influence.
• Proper Care and Use of Public Property: Maintain responsibility in protecting and using public property.
• Respect for Human Rights: Protect human dignity and rights, avoiding unlawful acts.
• Devotion to Duty: Perform duties with dedication and concern for public welfare.
• Conservation of Natural Resources: Help develop and conserve natural resources.
• Discipline: Conduct self properly, following organizational rules.
• Loyalty: Be loyal to the Constitution and the police service.
• Obedience to Superiors: Obey lawful orders and be courteous to superiors.
• Command Responsibility: Commanders are responsible for supervision, control, and management of resources and personnel.

Ethical Standards

• Morality: Maintain high standards of morality and decency, avoiding involvement in vices and remaining faithful to spouses.
• Judicious Use of Authority: Exercise proper and legitimate authority.
• Integrity: Avoid corruption and dishonest practices.
• Justice: Respect the rights of others.
• Humility: Recognize being public servants, performing duties without seeking attention.
• Orderliness: Follow procedures to minimize waste.
• Perseverance: Take legitimate means to achieve goals despite difficulties.

Customs and Traditions

• The PNP adopts customs and traditions based on desirable practices to inspire members.
• Customs are established usages with the force of law.
• Traditions are beliefs, stories, and usages passed down through generations.
• Courtesy shows consideration and respect.
• Ceremony is a formal act for special occasions.
• Social Decorum establishes norms during social activities.

Police Customs on Courtesy

• Salute: Greetings rendered by uniformed members to those entitled.
• Salute to National Color and Standard: Standing at attention and saluting during ceremonies.
• Address/Title: Juniors address seniors with "Sir" or "Ma'am;" Police Commissioned Officers are addressed as "Sir" or "Ma'am".
• Courtesy Calls:
  • Newly Assigned/Appointed Member: Call on the chief of unit/command and key personnel.
  • Christmas Call: Pay calls to local executives.
  • New Year's Call: Pay calls to commanders and key officials.
  • Promotion Call: Call on unit head after promotion.
  • Exit Call: Pay calls to superiors when relieved or reassigned.
• Courtesy of the Post: Host units extend hospitality to visiting personnel.
• Rank Has -Its Own Privilege (RHIP): Acknowledging privileges associated with rank.

Police Customs on Ceremonies

• Flag Raising Ceremony: Honoring the flag by hoisting and singing the National Anthem.
• Flag Lowering Ceremony: Saluting the lowering of the flag.
• Half-Mast: Raising the flag at half-mast for deceased members.
• Funeral Service and Honors: Providing services and honors for departed members.
• Ceremony Tendered to Retirees: Testimonial activity for retirees' service.
• Honor Ceremony: Ceremonies for visiting dignitaries.
• Turnover Ceremony: Public announcement of command relinquishment and assumption.
• Wedding Ceremony: Ceremony during the marriage of PNP members.
• Anniversary: Commemorating the establishment of a unit.
• Proper Attire: Wearing appropriate attire.
• Table Manners: Observing table etiquette.
• Social Graces: Conducting self properly in social functions.
• Uniform/Appearance: Maintaining proper uniform and appearance.
  • Wearing of prescribed uniform.
  • Adhering to prescribed haircut.
• Manner of Walking: Walking with pride and dignity.

Other Police Customs

• Visiting the Sick: Commanders visit sick PNP members.
• Survivor Assistance of Heir of Deceased Members: Providing assistance to bereaved families.
• Visiting the Religious Leaders: Maintaining rapport with religious leaders.
• Athletics: Engaging in physical fitness activities.
• Happy Hours: Gathering at PNP clubs for light-hearted jesting.

Police Tradition

• Spiritual Beliefs: Being religious and God-loving.
• Valor: Defending the country from aggression and oppression.
• Patriotism: Love of country.
• Discipline: Obeying lawful orders to attain organizational objectives.
• Gentlemanliness: Being upright, gentle, and dignified.
• Word of Honor: Upholding one's word.
• Duty: Performing tasks with responsibility and self-sacrifice.
• Loyalty: Being loyal to the organization, country, and people.
• Camaraderie: Enhancing teamwork and cooperation.

Police Officer's Pledge (POP) Principles and Conduct of Law Enforcement Officials

• The Police Officer's Pledge:
  • Serving God, country, and people.
  • Upholding the Constitution and obeying legal orders.
  • Maintaining high standards of morality and professionalism.
  • Respecting the customs and traditions of the police service.
  • Living a decent and virtuous life.
• The Police Officer's Pledge is recited during:
  • Flag raising and retreat ceremonies.
  • PNP training/course opening and closing ceremonies.
  • Seminars on moral values internalization.
  • Other ceremonies.

PNP Ethics and Values Formation

• There may be a gap between proclaimed ethics and real actions.
• Goals:
  • Describing the significance of ethics and values in police work.
  • Illustrating the impact of Filipino traits on PNP ethics and values formation.
  • Examining challenges facing PNP personnel on professional conduct and ethics.
  • Examining the PNP's position on gratuity.
• Ethics is essential for rational and successful beings.
• The Six Core Work Values:
  • Industriousness: Striving to work well.
  • Sense of Responsibility: Taking accountability.
  • Order: Prioritizing the use of time.
  • Collaboration: Fostering teamwork and solidarity.
  • Determination: Possessing Perseverance to cope with trials.
  • Service: Performing duties or work for another.
• Understanding Ethics and Human Rights fosters a just society.
• Human rights are basic freedoms that ensure dignity and fairness.
• Ethics provides the moral foundation for human rights.
• Ethical principles guide decision-making to protect human rights.

Significance of Ethics and Values in Police Work

• Ethics is critical for those with immense powers such as police officers.
• Police officers have discretionary powers to define lawbreaking, arrest, mediate, or use deadly force.
• Without ethics, police officers can become tyrannical and abuse power.
• A strong moral base protects officers from corruption.
• Officer must avoid oppression.
• The Social Contract: -The police must set higher standards than citizens. -The government can deprive freedoms to protect the greater society. -The agents of the government must protect citizen rights.
• Society expects high ethical standards and obedience to the law to maintain a valid social contract.
• Police officers act as role models and must be mindful of their actions.

Impact of Filipino Traits on PNP Ethics

• There are both positive and negative aspects of Filipino traits.
• Filipinos are person-oriented, so one must be able to have care and concern for others.
• Extreme orientation can lead to lack of objectivity and disregard for universal rules.