Name: Armando A Tolentino, Jr.

MS Crim II

Title of Thesis: Professional Competence of the Philippine National Police

(PNP) on Human Rights-Based Policing

Respondents: PNP Tuguegarao City and Community Residents

Proposed Statement of the Problem:

The study aims to assess the level of professional competence of the PNP personnel
of Tuguegarao City Police Station, Cagayan PPO on Human Rights-Based Policing
for Calendar Year 2017.

Specifically, it will seek to answer the following questions:

Specifically, it will try to answer the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the police respondents in terms of:
1.1 . Age
1.2 . Gender
1.3 . Rank
1.4 . Civil Status
1.5 . Salary Grade
1.6 . Mandatory Training
1.7 . Highest Educational Attainment
1.8 . Religious Affiliation
1.9 . Years of Service
2. What is the level of professional competence of the PNP personnel of Tuguegarao
City Police Station, Cagayan PPO on Human Rights-Based Policing as assessed by
the two groups of respondents in terms of :
2.1 . Participation
2.2 . Accountability
2.3 . Non-discrimination
2.4 . Transparency
2.5 . Human Dignity
2.6 . Empowerment
2.7 . Rule of Law
3. Is there significant difference between the level of professional competence of the
PNP personnel of Tuguegarao City Police Station, Cagayan PPO on Human Rights-
Based Policing as assessed by the two groups of respondents?
4. Is there significant relationship between the level of professional competence of the
PNP personnel of Tuguegarao City Police Station, Cagayan PPO on Human Rights-
Based Policing as assessed by the police respondents and their profile variables?
5. In what dimension/s of the Human Rights-Based Policing is/are not well
implemented?
6. What problems encountered by the police respondents on the implementation of
Human Rights-Based Policing?
7. What actions can be proposed to increase the level of professional competence of
the PNP personnel on Human Rights-Based Policing?

Tool: Survey Questionnaire

Part I. Profile of the police respondents in terms of: (to be accomplished by the
police respondents only)
1. Age: ___________

2. Gender:

( ) Male
( ) Female

3. Rank

( ) PSUPT
( ) PCINSP
( ) PSINSP
( ) PINSP
( ) SPO4
( ) SPO3
( ) SPO2
( ) SPO1
( ) PO3
( ) PO2
( ) PO1

4. Civil Status

( ) Single
( ) Married
( ) Widow
( ) Widower

5. Salary Grade

( ) SG 25
( ) SG 24
( ) SG 23
( ) SG 22
( ) SG 19
( ) SG 18
( ) SG 17
( ) SG 16
( ) SG 14
( ) SG 12
( ) SG 10

6. Mandatory Training

( ) PSBRC
( ) PSJLC
( ) PSSLC
( ) PSOCC
 ( ) PSOBC
( ) PSOAC
( ) PSOSEC

7. Highest Educational Attainment:

( ) College Graduate: _______________

( ) Graduate Studies: _______________

8. Religious Affiliation:

( ) Roman Catholic
( ) Iglesia Ni Cristo
( ) Born Again
( ) Methodist
( ) Jehovah Witness
( ) Others:_______________________

9. Years of Service:

( ) below 2 Years
( ) 2 years to 3 years
( ) 3 years and 1 day to 4 years
( ) 4 years and 1 day to 5 years
( ) 5 years and 1 day to 6 years
( ) 6 years and 1 day to 7 years
( ) 7 years and 1 day to 8 years
( ) 8 years and 1 day to 9 years
( ) 9 years and 1 day to 10 years
( ) 10 years above

Part II. The Level of Professional Competence of the PNP personnel of Tuguegarao
City Police Station, Cagayan PPO on Human Rights-Based Policing as assessed by
the two groups of respondents in terms of:

Directions: Please give your answer using the descriptive scales below. Simply
check the appropriate box which commensurate to your responses.
3 Very Much
2 Much
1 Not at All

A. Participation

Indicators 1 2 3

1. The PNP conducts dialogues with the citizens to interact

with the police and provide inputs needed for the
development of policies, plans, strategies, and programs.
2. The PNP conducts dialogues with the sectoral
representatives to provide inputs needed for the
 development of policies, plans, strategies, and programs
3. The PNP conducts human rights based-activities in the
community.
4. The PNP organizes and supports a Council of Elders in
the community.
5. The PNP conducts continuing education about the role
and importance of civil society, non-government
organizations, and groups that call for and promote good
governance, human rights, and police reforms.
6. The PNP supports the formation of police auxiliary groups
and other PNP-accredited civilian organizations.
7. The PNP builds a network of civilian supporters that can
assist the police in the monitoring of community safety
and gathering of information.

B. Accountability

Indicators 1 2 3
1. The PNP conducts investigations or inquiries into reports
of misconduct by police personnel
2. All police personnel found guilty of misconduct are given
appropriate disciplinary measures, with separation from
the police service, perpetual ban from re-entering the
police service, and removal of all benefits such as
retirement and/or pension pay as the highest form of
administrative sanction.
3. Contact numbers of the commander or officer in charge of
police discipline are prominently displayed at the police
station or precinct.
4. In a closed-door meetings with staff, Commanders point
out areas for improvement especially with regard to the
professional conduct and discipline of personnel .
5. Police commanders are well-acquainted with their
supervisory and management roles, including the scope
of their authority to impose administrative sanctions
against erring police personnel.
6. The PNP employs zero tolerance for misconduct of erring
police personnel.

C. Non-discrimination

Indicators 1 2 3
1. The PNP serves all persons with utmost professionalism,
competence, courtesy, and respect regardless of age,
sex, race or ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation,
social and economic status, or any other status.
2. The PNP recognizes the value and contributions of the IP
community
3. Police commanders conducts seminar to their personnel
about human rights, especially on the principle of non-
discrimination.
4. The police render courteous service to the IP community.
5. The police render professional service to the IP
 community.
6. Police personnel, especially at the police station address
citizens as Sir or Maam; or use Po and Opo when
speaking with citizens.
7. Firm and commanding language are using by the police
in communicating with persons that must be controlled
due to unlawful or unruly behavior or those that must be
placed under police custody.
8. Under any circumstance, the police never use foul
language or words that discriminate, belittle, or disrespect
the dignity of people whether they are law-abiding
citizens, suspects, or persons under custody.

D. Transparency

Indicators 1 2 3
1. The PNP allows the public to gain access to policies,
plans, documents, rules and regulations, and other
information that affects their safety, security, and well-
being
2. the PNP also practices transparency by regularly
providing the public and other concerned sectors about
PNP policies, operations, accomplishments, and other
important information
3. The public, especially the legitimate members of the
media, can gain access to the police blotter
4. Designated public information officers (PIOs) must always
be available or accessible to the media and to the general
public.
5. PIOs must exercise due diligence in their duty as official
conduit of police-related information that have been pre-
approved for public dissemination
6. As part of transparency, all police personnel are always in
proper, complete uniform including their respective name
plates.
7. When speaking with citizens or engaging in citizen
contacts, the police personnel have introduced
himself/herself clearly to the citizen.
8. The PNP adheres to prescribed rules and procedures in
the conduct of bidding and procurement processes.
9. The PNP conducts updated inventory of PNP equipment,
supplies, firearms, and other government owned property.
10. A database on persons under custody or under detention
is maintained and regularly updated as a practical
application of transparency and as compliance to the
requirements of R.A. 9745 or the Anti-Torture Law

E. Human Dignity

Indicators 1 2 3
1. The PNP provides special services or measures that meet
the unique needs of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized
sectors of society.
2. In word and in deed, all persons are treated by the police
personnel with utmost respect and dignity regardless of
age, sex, nationality, ethnic origin, educational or financial
background, religion, or any other status.
3. The police station/precinct is made accessible to Persons
With Disabilities (PWDs) by setting up ramps and other
structures.
4. Police personnel assist persons who cannot read or write,
especially when they need to report or file a complaint.
5. Detention areas are clean or sanitary.
6. Detention areas are well-ventilated.
7. Detention areas are adequately lighted.

F. Empowerment

Indicators 1 2 3
1. PCR Officer helps citizens or community leaders organize `
dialogues, meetings, and other similar activities.
2. The police station/precinct is distributed the Citizens
Primer on Law Enforcement and other knowledge products
or materials
3. In partnership with the local office of the Commission on
Human Rights or human rights NGOs, the PCR officer
helps organize human rights advocacy activities at the
barangay or community level.
4. Police encourages citizens to participate in police affairs.
5. Police encourages sectoral representatives to participate
in police affairs.
6. Police empowers stakeholders to be active participants in
the maintenance of peace and order.
7. The PNP recognizes that people or claim holders of
human rights have the power to explore and maximize
their potential and shape their collective destiny.
8. The PNP conducts barangay pulong-pulong, and other
activities related on Community-Based Dialogues on
Human Rights.

G. Rule of Law

Indicators 1 2 3
1. Police station/precinct is complied with posters and other
information materials related to human rights and police
procedures.
2. People are informed about laws, police policies, rules,
regulations, and procedures that have a bearing on their
safety, well-being, and exercise of their rights as citizens
3. The police commander or team leader conducts Pre-
Operation Briefing before the conduct of police operation.
4. The police commander or team leader conducts Post-
Operation Assessment/ Debriefing after the conduct of
police operation.
5. All police personnel/operatives are given prior instructions
and guidelines especially on the protection of human rights
 and the primacy of saving human lives before they are
deployed on a police operation.
6. The police commander or a representative from the PNP
Legal Service or their designated legal officer conducts
briefings on legal updates, case studies, and other
information

Part III. Problems Encountered by the Police Respondents on the implementation of

Human Rights-Based Policing

Directions: Please give your answer using the descriptive scales below. Simply
check the appropriate box which commensurate to your responses.

3 Serious Problem
2 Problem
1 Not a Problem

Indicators 1 2 3
1. Stakeholders are passive recipients of human rights based
activities in the barangay level.
2. Passive community residents.
3. No dedicated PCR personnel to conduct Barangay
Pulong-pulong to discuss laws, police policies, rules,
regulations, and procedures that have a bearing on their
safety, well-being, and exercise of their rights as citizens
4. Lack of financial support to perform the human rights
based activities in the barangay level.
5. Lack of specialized trainings for COP and PCR personnel
to conduct briefings on legal updates, case studies, and
other information
6. No personnel with basic and advanced training in human
rights
7. No separate detention facilities / lock-up cells for women.
8. No fund to maintain the cleanliness of the s detention
facilities / lock-up cells.
9. No poster on respect of human rights at the police station.
10. Discourteous PNP personnel.

Part IV. Proposed actions to increase the level of professional competence of the
PNP personnel on Human Rights-Based Policing

Directions: Please give your answer using the descriptive scales below. Simply
check the appropriate box which commensurate to your responses.

3 Very Much Recommended

2 Much Recommended
1 Not Recommended

Indicators 1 2 3
1. Conduct of basic human rights modules in mandatory and
special courses
2. Conduct of additional human rights seminars, workshops,
 and training conducted by CHR
3. Conduct of additional human rights seminars, workshop,
training conducted by NGOs and foreign organizations
4. Establishment of separate facilities for men, women, and
children
5. Activation of Workflow and Contact Details of concerned
units/ offices on reporting alleged human rights violations
6. Creation of Human Rights Promotion Action Plan
7. All police commanders must be enjoined to provide
briefings and/or organize seminars to inform and educate
their staff and personnel, especially the members of PNP
maneuver units deployed in conflict-affected areas of the
country, about International Humanitarian Law and R.A.
9851.
8. Remind PNP personnel to smile and be courteous when
speaking with people.
9. Direct all police personnel to carry and use Miranda
Warning Cards in informing persons arrested, detained or
under investigation about their rights under the law.
10. Conduct of re-training of police personnel in the use of
nonlethal force and tactics in effecting arrests.

Thank You and God Bless