Police Procedure on Verbal Warnings

Verbal Warnings

• Verbal warnings must be given in a language known to the offender, or in the national language.
• Police officers must identify themselves, state their intention, and clarify what they expect the offender to do.
• If the offender is a foreigner, warnings should be given in English accompanied by demonstrative actions.
• Verbal warnings should be delivered loudly and clearly.

Non-Issuance of Verbal Warnings

• Failure to issue a verbal warning is justified when there is an imminent threat to life or property, necessitating the use of force.

Use of Non-Lethal Weapons

• Non-lethal measures such as batons, pepper spray, or stun guns may be employed if a suspect is violent and lesser physical measures have proven ineffective.

Application of Force

• Force used during confrontations with armed offenders must be necessary and reasonable, only sufficient to subdue the threat posed.

Means of Attack

• Attack methods can include tools, weapons, and instruments alongside factors like the time of day, local events, or opportunistic scenarios.

Object of Attack

• Key aspects include identifying stolen property with a detailed description, including last known whereabouts and value.
• Other motives for the crime and data on missing victims should be documented.

Suspect Description

• Important details include personal data, speech peculiarity, mannerisms, marks or scars, amputations, dental features, clothing habits, associations, and prior addresses.

Getaway Vehicle

• Description must encompass make, body style, color, year model, license plate number, and any unique features.

Investigation Assistance

• Patrol officers should assist investigation units upon request and ensure timely reporting to higher authorities.

First Responders on Crowd Control

• The Philippine National Police enforces laws, prevents crime, maintains order, and ensures public safety, with patrol officers being the first responders at crime scenes.

Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals

• Initial actions include validating information at the crime scene, recording pertinent data, securing the scene, checking for imminent danger, and evacuating the injured.
• Responsibilities include identifying witnesses, conducting preliminary interviews, and making appropriate arrests.
• Dying declarations from severely injured individuals must meet specific criteria to be admissible.

Crime Scene Management

• First responders must secure the cordoned area, account for all individuals involved, and brief investigators upon their arrival.
• Conduct an inventory of evidence, ensuring proper documentation through signed receipts from responders and SOCO team leaders.

Practical Exercises

• Scenarios to be practiced include role-playing and critiques focusing on planning, execution speed, and coordination.
• Importance of elements such as surprise and cover in executing an arrest is emphasized.

Overall Training Goals

• Ongoing training includes preparation for traffic accident management and highlighting the importance of reflection on observed practices during debriefing sessions.

This quiz covers the essential procedures that police officers must follow when issuing verbal warnings, including language use and officer identification. Find out how these guidelines are tailored based on the offender's background, especially if they are a foreign national. Test your knowledge on police communication protocols.