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POLICE PROMOTION

POLICE PROMOTION • POLICE PROMOTION  It is a system of increasing the rank of a member of the police service.

POLICE PROMOTION OBJECTIVES 1. To invest a member of the police force with the degree of authority necessary for the effective execution of police duties 2. To place the police officer in a position increased responsibility where he can make full use of his capabilities.

POLICE PROMOTION OBJECTIVES 3. To provide and promote incentives, thus motivating greater efforts of all of the police force, which will gradually improve efficiency in police works.

Under the law, the NAPOLCOM shall establish a system of promotion for uniformed and non- uniformed of the PNP, which shall be based on 1. Merit-includes length of the service in the present rank and qualification 2. Seniority 3. Availability of vacant position 

The promotion shall be gender fair which means women in the PNP shall enjoy equal opportunity for promotion as that of men

PREFERENCES FOR PROMOTION 1. Appropriate Eligibility- whenever two or more persons who are next in rank, preference shall be given to the person who is the most competent and qualified and who has the appropriate eligibility. 2. Competency and vacancy- when competency, qualification and eligibility are equal, preference shall be given to the qualified member in the organizational unit where the vacancy occurs. 3. Seniority- when all the foregoing conditions have been taken into , and still the in the next rank have the same merit and qualification, preference shall be given to the most senior officer.

FACTORS IN SELECTION FOR PROMOTION 1. Efficiency of Performance- as an aid to fair appraisal of the candidates proficiency, the performance- rating period shall be considered. Provided, that in no instance shall a candidate be considered for promotion unless he had obtained a rating of at least “ satisfactory” 2. Education and training- educational background which includes completion of in-service training courses, academic studies, training grants and the like.

FACTORS IN SELECTION FOR PROMOTION 3. Experience and Outstanding Accomplishment- this includes occupational history, work experience and other accomplishment worthy of commendation. 4. Physical Character and Personality– the factors of physical fitness and capacity as well as attitude and personality traits in so far as they bear on the nature of the rank and / or position to be filled. This means that the candidate should have no derogatory records in which might affect integrity, morality and conduct. 5. Leadership potential- the capacity and ability to perform the duties required in the new or higher position and good qualities for leadership

KINDS OF POLICE PROMOTION 1. Regular Promotion- shall be based on the following requirements:  He or she has successfully ed the corresponding promotional examination given by the NAPOLCOM;  ed the Bar or corresponding Board Examination for technical examination for technical services and other professions;  Satisfactory completion of the appropriate accredited course in the PPSC or equivalent training institutions;  ed the Psychiatric, Psychological, Drug Test;  Cleared by the People’s Law Enforcement Board ( PLEB) and the office of the ombudsman for any complaints against him/ her.

KINDS OF POLICE PROMOTION 2. Promotion by Virtue of Exhibited Acts ( Special Promotion) 

Any uniformed of the PNP who has exhibited acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry at the risks of his or life above and beyond the call of duty, shall be promoted to the next higher rank. Provided, that such act shall be validated by the NAPOLCOM based on established criteria.

3. Promotion by virtue of Position 

Any PNP member designated to any key position whose rank is lower than that which is required for such position shall, after six (6 ) months of occupying the same, be entitled to promotion, subject to the availability of vacant positions. Provided, that the member shall not be reassigned to a position calling for a higher rank until two( 2 ) years from the date of such promotion. Provided, further, that any member

KINDS OF POLICE PROMOTION 2. Promotion by virtue of Position  Designated to the position who does not possess the established minimum qualifications thereof shall occupy the same for not more than six (6) months without extension. (Section 34 RA 8551 – IRR)

POLICE ASSIGNMENT • Is the process of designating a police officer at a particular function, duty or responsibility

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PURPOSE OF POLICE ASSIGNMENT • The purpose of police assignment is to ensure systematic and effective utilization of all the of the force.

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POWER TO MAKE DESIGNATION OR ASSIGNMENT • The chief of PNP (NP) Regional Director ( RD) and the City of the Municipal Chief of Police (COP) can make designation or assignment of the police force within their respective levels. They shall have the power to make designations or assignments as to who among the police officers shall head and constitute various officers and units of the police organization

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POWER TO MAKE DESIGNATION OR ASSIGNMENT • The assignment of the of the local police agency shall be in conformity with the career development especially during the probationary period. Thereafter shall be guided by the principle of placing the right man in the right job after proper classification has been made

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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT 1. Those possessing the general qualifications for the police duties without technical skills may be assign to positions where any personnel can acquire proficiency within considerably short period of time 2. Those possessing skills acquired by previous related experiences should be assigned to the corresponding positions

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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT 3. Those possessing highly technical skills with adequate experience and duly ed by authoritative basis shall be given preferential assignment to the corresponding positions, which call for highly technical trained police officers ( Misassignment of personnel falling under this criteria constitute a serious neglect of duty of the C/PNP, RD, or the COP, in the exercise of his istrative function)

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CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT 4. Those selected to undergo further studies in specialized courses shall be chosen solely on the basis of ability, professional preparation and aptitude 5. Qualification of the police officers shall be examined annually to ascertain newly acquired skills, specialties and proficiencies 6. Those with Physical limitation incurred while in performance of duties should be assigned where they can be best used in accordance with the requirements of the force. 3-18

CRITERIA IN POLICE ASSIGNMENT 7. Assignments and reassignments of the police officers from one unit to another shall be the prerogative of the authority. 8. To give well rounded training and experience to police recruits, tour of duties in various assignments during the probationary period shall be in accordance with the Republic Act 8551.

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