CHECKPOINT

OVERVIEW
CHECKPOINT is a place where the police check
vehicular/ pedestrian traffic in order to enforce
circulation control measure and other laws,
orders, and regulations. The establishment of
checkpoints must always be authorized by the
Head of Office of the territorial PNP Unit and
manned by uniformed PNP personnel. Other
units directly involved in an operation may
establish mobile checkpoints in coordination
with the Unit Commander in the area.
Composition:
1. Team Leader (TL) - shall lead and take responsibility in the conduct of
checkpoint preferably an officer with the rank of at least Police Inspector;
2. Spotter - personnel who will point/profile suspected vehicle subject for
checkpoint;
3. Spokesperson - personnel who is solely in charge of communicating
with the motorists subject for checkpoint;
4. Investigation Sub-team - in charge of investigation and documentation
of possible incidents in the checkpoint to include issuance of Traffic
Citation Ticket (TCT) or Traffic Violation Report (TVR);
5. Search/Arresting Sub-Team - designated to conduct search, seizure and
arrest, if necessary;
6. Security Sub-Team - tasked to provide security in the checkpoint area;
7. Blocking/Pursuing Sub-Team - team tasked to block/pursue fleeing
suspects/vehicle.
(Sec. 1 Rule 11, Revised PNP Operational Procedures)
Purpose:
Checkpoints are established to enforce
circulation control measure, laws, orders and
regulations and when there is a need to arrest
a criminal or fugitive from justice.

(Sec. 3 Rule 11, Revised PNP Operational Procedures)

Kinds:
1. Regular Police Checkpoint
conducted in strategic areas in the city to deter lawless
elements from creating trouble and disrupt the peace
and order situation.
2. On- the Spot Checkpoint
usually located in area of responsibility (AOR) of every
station and entrance & exit points of the city,
municipality, province or region.
3. COMELEC Checkpoint
to effectively implement the firearms ban during the
election period
Checkpoint
must be
well-
lighted,
properly
identified,
and
manned by
uniformed
personnel.
Upon
approach,
slowdown,
dim
headlights,
and turn on
cabin lights.
Never step
out of the
vehicle.
Lock all
doors.
Only
visual
search is
allowed.
Do not
submit
to a
physical
or body
search.
You are not
obliged to
open glove
compartment,
trunk or bags.
Ordinary/
Routine
questions
may be
asked. Be
courteous
but firm
with
answers.
Assert
your
rights,
have
presence
of mind
and do
not panic.
Keep your
driver's
license and
car
registration
handy and
within reach.
Be ready
to use
your
cellphone
at
anytime.
Speed Dial
emergency
number.
Report
violations
immediately.
Your actions
may save
others.
 They have a search warrant for you or your
vehicle.
They see suspicious objects or markings on
you or your vehicle such as weapons, illegal
drugs or substances, broken glasses/window
on your vehicle, and other contrabands that
makes you or your car suspicious.
The police officers conducting the
checkpoint have been given prior alarm that
you or your vehicle had been involved in a
crime.
THANK YOU.