Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cotabato
Municipality of Makilala
MAKILALA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATION AND PLANNING WITH CRIME MAPPING

Course Number: LEA 4 Instructors: Karla Joy D. Abatayo, RCrim.
Noime D. Petalino, RCrim.
Course Title: Law Enforcement Operation and Planning Mobile Number: 09217995810
with Crime Mapping 09395797748
Module: 5 Email Address: [email protected]
Duration: 1 week [email protected]

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I. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. cite a real-life situation or incident that follows the procedures in handling disputes; and
2. identify the concepts of Civil Disturbance Management.

II. TOPICS
 Rule 24. Labor Dispute
 Rule 25. Rallies and Demonstration
 Rule 26. Civil Disturbance Management Operations
 Rule 27. Demolition and Ejectment Orders
 Rule 28. Police Assistance in the Implementation of Final Decisions or Orders of the Courts
in Civil Cases, of Quasi-Judicial Bodies and Administrative Bodies on Controversies within
their Jurisdiction
 Rule 29. Police Assistance in the Implementation of Final Decisions or Orders or
Resolutions of the COMELEC or DILG or LGU Exercising Disciplinary Powers in
Administrative Cases of Elected Officials
 Rule 30. Police Assistance in the Implementation of Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Program (CARP)

III. REFERENCES:
Richard T. Camara, (2019). Outline Reviewer in Criminology First
Edition. Tetra Publishing, Davao City.
Ricardo M. Guevara & Felipe S. Bautista, (2013). Philippine Law Enforcement Administration.
Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc. Quezon City.
Ricardo M. Guevara & William dela Cruz Vinas, (2015). Police Organization and Administration
with Police Planning Second Edition. Wiseman’s Book Trading, Inc. Quezon City.

IV. COURSE CONTENT

RULE 24
LABOR DISPUTES

24.1 General Policy and Guidelines

a. The involvement of PNP personnel during strikes, lockouts, and labor disputes, in general, shall be limited
to the maintenance of peace and order, enforcement of laws, and implementation of legal orders of the duly
constituted authorities.

b. The PNP shall only assist labor disputes upon a written request addressed to the Regional
Director/District Director concerned. In case of actual violence, the police can respond without a written
request.

c. In so far as practicable, no PNP personnel shall be allowed to render police assistance in connection with a
strike or lockout if there is question or complaint as regards his relationship by affinity or consanguinity to
any official /leader of the parties in the controversy or if he has a financial or pecuniary interest therein.

d. PNP personnel detailed as a peacekeeping force in strike or lockout areas shall be prescribed uniform at all
times.

e. They shall exercise maximum tolerance, and when called for by the situation or when all other peaceful
and non-violent means have been exhausted, police officers may employ such means as may be necessary
and reasonable to prevent or repel aggression.

f. the matter of determining whether a strike, picket, or lockout is legal or should be left to the Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE) and its appropriate agencies. PNP personnel should not interfere in a
strike, picket, or lockout except as herein provided.

g. No personal escort shall be provided to any of the parties to the controversy unless upon written
request from DOLE. Whenever escorts are to be provided, the other party shall be informed accordingly. All
escorts shall be in prescribed uniform at all times.
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h. During the pendency of a strike/lockout, the police personnel concerned are prohibited from
socializing with any of the parties involved in the controversy.

i. Liaison shall be established and maintained with the representatives of DOLE, management, and the union
in the strike/lockout area to maintain peace and order and maintain a continuing peaceful dialogue between
the parties to the strike/lockout.

j. The peacekeeping detail shall not be stationed in the picket line (confrontation line) but should be
stationed in such a manner that their presence may deter the commission of criminal acts or any untoward
incident from either side. Therefore, the members of the peacekeeping detail shall stay outside a 50-meter
radius from the picket line. However, in cases wherein the 50-meter radius includes public
thoroughfare, they may station themselves in such public thoroughfare to ensure the free flow of traffic.

24.2 Applicable Legal Parameters

The pertinent provisions of the Public Assembly Act of 1985 (Batas Pambansa Bilang 880, the Labor Code of
the Philippines, as amended, and other applicable laws shall be observed during rallies, strikes,
demonstrations, or other public assemblies. Law enforcement agents shall, at all times;

a. Exercise maximum tolerance

b. In case of unlawful aggression, only reasonable force may be employed to prevent or repel it
c. The employment of tear gas and water cannons shall be made under the control and supervision of the
Ground Commander.
d. No arrest of any leader, organizer, or participant shall be made during the public assembly unless
he/she violates a pertinent law as evidence warrants.

24.3 Service of Lawful Orders or Writ

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) service, court, or other lawful orders or writs is the
primary concern of the DOLE representative, sheriff, and representative of the government agency issuing the
order, respectively. The role of the PNP is only supportive. Only when specifically stated and requested in
the order or writ shall the PNP enforce such orders or writs.

24.4. Prohibited Labor Activities

No personnel of the PNP shall:

a. Bring in, introduce or escort in any manner, any individual who seeks to replace strikers in entering or
leaving the premises or a striking area; or
b. Work in replacement of the strikers.

RULE 25
RALLIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS

25.1 Policies

a. The PNP adheres to the Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials adopted by the General Assembly of
the United Nations which requires law enforcement officials to respect and protect human dignity, maintain
and uphold the human rights of all persons, and limit the use of force to situations where it is strictly
necessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty.

b. Public assemblies held in freedom parks or on private property do not need a permit for the activity.
Public assembly with the permit or one held in a freedom park or private property shall not be dispersed as
long as it remains peaceful and no incidence of violence occurs.

c. The PNP shall provide police assistance only when requested by the leaders or organizers for
maintenance of peace and order or to ensure the safety of those participating in the public assemblies held in
freedom parks or on private property.

d. A public assembly held in a public place must have a permit from the Mayor of the city or municipality
exercising jurisdiction over the place where it will be held.

e. A public assembly held with or without a permit may be peacefully dispersed. A public assembly with a
permit may be dispersed if the same is being held in violation of the terms and conditions imposed in the
permit. In both cases, before conducting any dispersal operation, the PNP shall notify the concerned
organizers and leaders of the public assembly.

f. Lightning demonstrations or rallies in areas where a public assembly is prohibited shall be dispersed
peacefully. However, should any of the participants refuse to disperse voluntarily or violate any law or
ordinance during an unauthorized public assembly; they shall be taken into police custody and be
charged accordingly.

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g. Ground Commanders are responsible for determining whether there is a permit for the holding of the
public assembly.

h. Close coordination with the Mayor of the city or municipality or his representative, where the public
assembly is being held should always be maintained especially when a permit has not been issued but an
application has been filed before the holding of the public assembly.

i. Maximum tolerance shall be exercised in the conduct of dispersal operations. Violators of the law shall
be apprehended and brought to the nearest Police Station for proper disposition.

25.2 Limitations on the Role of the PNP

The PNP shall not interfere with the holding of a public assembly. However, to ensure public safety and to
maintain peace and order during the assembly, the police contingent under the command of a PCO,
preferably with the rank of Police Captain, maybe detailed and stationed in a place at least one hundred
(100) meters away from the area of activity.

25.3 Guidelines for Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) Contingent During Rallies/Demonstrations

a. CDM contingent shall be in prescribed uniform without a firearm.

b. Tear gas, smoke grenades, water cannons, or any similar anti-riot device shall be used only when the
public assembly is attended by actual violence or serious threats of violence or deliberate destruction of
property.

25.4 Dispersal of Public Assembly with Permit

All public assembly with a permit shall not be dispersed. However, when an assembly becomes violent, the
police may disperse such public assembly in the following manner;

a. At the first sign of impending violence, the Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall call the
attention of the leaders of the public assembly and ask the latter to prevent any possible disturbance;
b. If actual violence reaches a point where rocks or other harmful objects from the participants are
thrown at the police officers or the non-participants that if the disturbance persists, the public
assembly will be dispersed;
c. If the violence or disturbance does not stop, the Ground Commander of the PNP contingent shall
audibly issue a warning to the participants of the public assembly, and after allowing a reasonable
period to lapse, he shall immediately order it to disperse; and
d. No arrest of any leader, organizer, or participant shall be made unless he violates the assembly law,
statute, or ordinance.

25.5 Dispersal of Public Assembly Without Permit

When the public assembly is held without a permit where a permit is required, the said public assembly may
be peacefully dispersed. However, when the leaders or organizers of public assembly can show an application
for permit duly filed at the Office of the Mayor, which has jurisdiction over the place where the rally will be
held, at least five (5) days before the intended activity and the Mayor did not act on the same, the grant of the
permit is then presumed under the law, and it will be a burden of the authorities to show that there has been
a denial of the application, in which case, the rally may be peacefully dispersed following the procedure of
maximum tolerance prescribed by law.

25.6 Prohibited Acts

It shall be prohibited for a police officer to commit the following acts during peaceful assembly:

a. Obstructing, impeding, disrupting, or otherwise denying the exercise of the right to peaceful assembly;
b. The unnecessary firing of firearms to disperse the public assembly;
c. Acts in violation of Rule 25.5 hereof;
d. Acts described hereunder if committed within one hundred (100) meters from the area of activity of the
public assembly;
1. The carrying of a deadly or offensive weapon or devices such as a firearm, pillbox, bomb,
and the like;
2. The carrying of a bladed weapon;
3. The malicious burning of any object in the streets or thoroughfares;
4. The carrying of firearms by CDM contingents;
5. The interfering with or intentionally disturbing the holding of a public assembly by the use
of a motor vehicle, its horns, and loud sound systems;
6. The drinking of liquor or alcoholic beverages; and
7. Gambling of any kind.

25.7 Police Responses During Public Assembly

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The following are the policy responses during the planning stage, initial and peaceful stage, confrontational
stage, violent stage, and post-operation stage.

A. During Planning Stage

1. Initiate dialogue with the leaders/organizers to ensure the peaceful holding of a public
assembly, including, among others, the detail of police escorts.
2. Prepare appropriate security and CDM contingency plans.

B. During Initial Stage

1. With Permit Or Held In Freedom Parks/Private Properties

a. The PNP shall not interfere with the holding of a public assembly. However, to adequately
ensure public safety, a CDM contingent under the control and supervision of a PCO
shall be stationed at least one hundred (100) meters away from the area where the
public assembly is being held.
b. Monitor the activities at the public assembly area and respond to any request for police
assistance.
2. Without Permit or Permit has been revoked
a. As soon as it becomes apparent that an assembly is being held in a public place, the
Ground Commander shall immediately conduct an inquiry whether the assembly is covered
with a permit or not. If a permit could not be shown, verification should immediately
be done with the Office of the Mayor having jurisdiction over the place where the public
assembly is being held. Should the Office of the Mayor confirm that a permit has not been
issued, the leaders/organizers shall be informed of the fact that they are violating the law
and will be asked to disperse peacefully.
b. The PNP shall exhaust all peaceful remedies to persuade the demonstrators to disperse.
This may include the involvement of Local Chief Executives/community leaders when
available to intervene in the situation so that dispersal operations could be avoided.
c. Should negotiation fail and the demonstrators refuse to disperse voluntarily and peacefully,
thereby causing public inconvenience, CDM contingents may commence dispersal
operations.

C. During Breach of Peace/Confrontational Stage (with or without a permit)

No public assembly with a permit shall be dispersed. However, when a public assembly becomes
violent, the CDM contingents may disperse such public assembly in the following manner;

1. At the first sign of impending violence, the Ground Commander shall call the attention of the
leaders/organizers of the public assembly and ask the latter to prevent any possible disturbance.
CDM contingent shall hold the line to prevent demonstrators from proceeding to other areas where
the holding of a public assembly is prohibited.
2. If actual violence reaches a point where rocks or other harmful objects from the participants
are thrown at the CDM contingents or the non-participants, or any property causing damage to
it, the Ground Commander shall audibly warn the participants that if the disturbance persists,
the public assembly will be dispersed;
3. If the violence or disturbance does not stop, the Ground Commander shall audibly issue a warning
to the participants of public assembly, and after allowing a reasonable period to lapse, shall
immediately order it to disperse. With the use of CDM formations, the rank of demonstrators shall
be disbanded, contained, isolated from each other, and should be prevented from regrouping.
4. Water cannons and riot sticks may be used to repel aggression and to disperse demonstrators and
reserve CDM contingents may be employed when the situation requires.
5. No arrest of any leader, organizer, or participant shall be made unless he violates a law, statute, or
ordinance during the assembly.

D. During Violent Stage

1. Non-lethal weapons and equipment may be used to suppress violence, protect lives, and
prevent further damage to properties.
2. PNP security elements shall be tactically deployed to provide immediate assistance to
the CDM contingents.

E. Post-Operation Stage

1. CDM contingents shall be withdrawn after the area has been cleared of possible danger
to public safety.
2. A sufficient police force shall be maintained to ensure peace and order in the area.

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25.8 Guidelines in the Use of Non-lethal Weapons

a. Shield and Truncheon

During the confrontational stage, truncheon or baton may utilize only to push back demonstrators and not as
an instrument to strike individuals. However, when demonstrators become aggressive, truncheon shall be the
principal non-lethal weapon for dispersal. In such a situation, CDM contingents shall use the same with
caution and due diligence to avoid unnecessary injury.

b. Water Cannons

Water cannons may be utilized when demonstrators become unruly and aggressive forcing troops to fall back
to their secondary positions.

c. Tear Gas

Tear gas and pepper stray may be utilized to break up formations or groupings of demonstrations who
continue to be aggressive and who refuse to disperse despite earlier efforts.

25.9Guidelines in dealing with Assemblies, Rallies, Demonstrations, and Marches

A. To ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of the public and demonstrators as well, the following
must be observed:
1. Confined assemblies in private property (Churches, School, etc.)
a. Initiate the conduct of dialogue with the leaders/organizers.
b. Secure and maintain order within the perimeter.
2. Confined assemblies in freedom parks
a. Initiate the conduct of dialogue with the leaders/organizers.
b. Request for the permit from the leaders/organizers if the local ordinance of the area
requires one.
3. Mobile assemblies in a private area
a. Initiate the conduct of dialogue with the leaders/organizers.
b. Secure and maintain order within the perimeter.
4. Marches and motorcades along Public Thoroughfares
a. Initiate the conduct of dialogue with the leaders/organizers.
b. Request for the permit from the leaders/organizers if the local ordinance of the area
requires one.
c. Ensure the orderly and peaceful conduct of the marches and motorcades to ensure
public safety and to prevent compromise of public convenience.
B. There shall always be a designated Ground Commander at the rally site;
C. Apply slow dispersal techniques whenever it is applicable. Take the ground inch by inch. Ground
Commander shall refrain from using water cannons and tear gas as much as possible;
D. If necessary, provide a medical team to extend assistance;
E. All CDM operations shall be properly documented with video and photo coverage;
F. Respect for human rights and equal treatment and protection for everybody shall be directly observed;
and
G. PNP personnel shall observe maximum tolerance.

RULE 26
CIVIL DISTURBANCE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

26. 1 General Guidelines

The PNP units tasked to maintain peace and order shall not interfere with the holding of public assembly. To
ensure public safety, a Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) contingent under the command of a Police
Commissioned Officer (PCO) with the rank of Police Captain or higher shall be detailed and stationed at
least 100 meters away from the place where the public assembly is being held. In the absence of any permit
from the LGU concerned, the PCO in command should exert effort in persuading the demonstrators to
disperse peacefully and vacate the public place. In lightning rallies or demonstrations, the Ground
Commander shall exhaust efforts through dialogue with the leaders/organizers for voluntary dispersal. In
case of failure, orderly dispersal to include apprehension of those responsible is resorted to.

26.2 Specific Guidelines

When assistance is requested by the leaders/organizers, it shall be imperative for the CDM contingent to
perform their duties while observing the rights of demonstrators. Further, the members of the CDM
contingent dealing with the demonstrators shall be in the prescribed uniform.

a. The CDM contingent shall not carry any kind of firearms but may be equipped with baton or riot
sticks, crash helmets with visors, gas masks, boots, or ankle-high shoes with shin guards.
b. Tear gas, smoke grenades, water cannons, or any similar anti-riot device shall not be used unless the
public assembly is attended by actual violence or serious threats of violence, or deliberate destruction
of property. Maximum tolerance shall always be observed.
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 c. The organization and membership of CDM contingents and their deployment and employment shall be
under existing PNP rules and regulations.

26.3 CDM Operational Tasks

a. Isolate the area;

b. Secure likely targets;
c. Control crowds;
d. Establish area control; and
e. Neutralize special threats.

26.4 CDM Operational Approaches

a. The commitment of a CDM contingent must be viewed as a last resort. Their role, therefore,
should never be greater than what is necessary under the circumstances. This does not
mean, though, that the number of troops employed should be minimized doubts concerning
the number of troops required should normally be resolved in favor of the deployment of large
number since the presence of such a large number may prevent the development of situations
in which the use of excessive force would be necessary. A large reserve of troops should be
maintained during civil disturbance operations.
b. In selecting an operational approach to a civil disturbance situation, the Ground Commander
and his personnel must adhere to the minimum necessary force principle.
c. Efforts shall be exerted to create an image of a restrained and well-disciplined force. The
sole purpose of which is to assist in the restoration of law and order. Further, while CDM
contingent should be visible, any activity that might excite rather than calm should be avoided
when possible.
d. Consistent with the controlling principle “that he must use the minimum necessary force to
accomplish his mission”, the Ground Commander shall equip the CDM contingent only
with rattan stick/truncheon/baton, shield, Kevlar helmet, and handcuffs.
e. In situations, requiring baton/truncheons should only target the fleshy part of the body, such
as arms, torso, legs, and thighs. Hitting protesters with the baton or truncheon on the head,
face, neck, shoulder blades, elbow, fingers, groins, knees, and ankles must be avoided since
strikes to these parts may cause serious to permanent injuries, or even death.
f. Protesters that are arrested must be properly restrained/handcuffed using scientific control
methods, and thereafter, brought safety to the police station for processing. Arrested
protesters must not be a kick, punches, or drag by hair or feet.
g. Whenever appropriate, deploy properly trained and equipped female CDM personnel as front
liners.

RULE 27
DEMOLITION AND EJECTMENT ORDERS

27.1 Role of the PNP in the Enforcement of a Demolition and/or Ejectment Orders

a. Police assistance in the enforcement or implementation of a demolition or ejectment order

shall be granted only upon a written request of the sheriff or equivalent officer in quasi-judicial
and administrative bodies accompanied by a valid order issued by a competent court, quasi-judicial or
administrative body and, when required, with written permission from the Local Housing Board under
EO 708 amending EO 152 and DILG Memo Circular No. 2008-143. The proponent shall only be
provided with police assistance upon compliance with the requirements including the requirements
under Sections 27, 28, and 30 of RA 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act), when applicable.
Moreover, said police assistance shall be coordinated with the concerned local Chief Executive before
its enforcement. In no case shall a demolition involving informal settlers be effected without a pre-
demolition conference being conducted between and among the parties involved.
b. The conduct of pre-demolition conferences in cases where the affected families are informal
settlers shall be mandatory.
c. The duties of PNP personnel in any demolition or ejectment activity shall be limited to the
maintenance of peace and order, protection of life and property, and enforcement of laws and
legal orders.
d. PNP personnel are task to provide police assistance and shall be in prescribed uniform during the
actual demolition. They shall be limited only to occupying the first line of law enforcement and civil
disturbance control; shall not participate in the physical dismantling of any structure subject of
demolition, and shall use only necessary and reasonable force.

27.2 Procedures in the Enforcement of a Demolition and/or Ejectment Order

a. PNP personnel should be informed of the prevailing situation, their tasks, and strict observance of
Human Rights.
b. As much as practicable, the Chief of Police shall lead the PNP contingent detailed to assist the Sheriff
or equivalent officer during the demolition/ejectment activity.

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 c. All PNP personnel involved shall desist from the use of any unnecessary force or any act that may
harm, harass, or terrorize the affected parties.
d. The mode of participation shall be limited to the maintenance of peace and order during the entire
demolition/ejectment activity, ensuring the protection of all parties from harm or injury.
e. Tear gas, water cannon, and reasonable force shall be used only when all other peaceful and non-
violent means have been exhausted.

RULE 28

POLICE ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINAL DECISIONS OR ORDERS OF THE COURTS

IN CIVIL CASES, OF QUASI-JUDICIAL BODIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES ON CONTROVERSIES
WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION

28.1 Police Assistance in the Implementation of Final Decisions or Orders of the Courts in Civil Cases,
Of Quasi-Judicial Bodies and Of Administrative Bodies, (Except Cases with Issued Temporary Restraining
Order or Injunction)

The request for police assistance shall be submitted to the Office of the Chief, PNP in case the final
decision or order to be implemented is rendered by the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the
Court of Tax Appeals, the Sandiganbayan, quasi-judicial bodies, or administrative bodies. If the final
decision or order is rendered by the Regional Trial Court or the Municipal Trial Court, the request shall be
submitted to the Office of the Regional Director of the Police Regional Office (RD, PRO) having territorial
jurisdiction over the place of implementation. The request for police assistance of quasi-judicial or
administrative bodies shall be submitted to the Office of the Chief, PNP regardless of the place where the
police assistance is rendered, but the same may be delegated to the Regional Director upon the discretion of
the Chief, PNP under Section 26, RA 6975.

28.2 Requirements for Police Assistance

Request for police assistance in the implementation of final decisions/orders/writs shall be acted only, upon
compliance with the following conditions:

a. The request for police assistance is based on an order of the court, quasi-judicial or administrative
bodies;
b. The written request for police assistance shall be signed by the sheriff or equivalent officer in quasi-
judicial or administrative bodies.
c. The request is filed at least five (5) working days before the actual implementation; and
d. The original document of the final decision/order/resolution must be presented. In the absence of the
same, a copy duly authenticated by the Clerk of Court or other authorized representative of the Court,
quasi-judicial or administrative body will suffice.

28.3 Period to Render Police Assistance

If the request for police assistance satisfies all the requirements, police assistance shall be rendered within
three (3) working days from the receipt of the directive from the C, PNP, or RD PRO, unless a specific period is
written in the order or due to inherent impossibility of rendering assistance, a longer period is required.

28.4 Office or Unit that may be Task to Render Police Assistance

The C, PNP, as may be recommended by the Director for Operations, may task any operational support unit of
the PNP or the PRO that has jurisdiction in the area where decision/order/resolution shall be implemented to
render police assistance. In case of a request to the RD, PRO, the latter may task the Public Safety
Company/Battalion, Police Provincial Office (PPO), City Police Office/Station (CPS), or Municipal Police
Station (MPS) within the jurisdiction to render police assistance. In case of direct filing or request to local
police units or operational support units, the request shall be referred to the OCPNP or RD, PRO, as
appropriate. In the meantime, no police assistance shall be rendered until the C, PNP, or RD, PRO shall have
acted on the request.

28.5 Extent of Police Assistance

The head of office or unit is a task to render police assistance shall have the discretion to employ a sufficient
number of PNP uniformed personnel after taking into consideration the importance of the case, the scope of
the resistance to be encountered; if there is any, and the general peace and order condition in the area.
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will render police assistance shall be led by a PCO with the rank of Police Captain. All the team members
shall be in prescribed uniform while rendering assistance.

28.6 Role of PNP Personnel Rendering Police Assistance

PNP personnel shall observe maximum tolerance and respect for individual rights at all times. Dialogue with
those who may be affected by the implementation of the decision/order/resolution is encouraged to prevent
violence, and the assistance of local public officials, when warranted, should be requested. However, the
sheriff or the equivalent officer of quasi-judicial or administrative bodies shall have the final decision whether
to proceed with the implementation of decision/order/resolution or not. The use of reasonable force shall not
only be resorted to for self-defense and defense of strangers. The role of the PNP shall be limited to the
maintenance of peace and order, crowd control, and the security of the sheriff or equivalent officer of the
quasi-judicial or administrative body. In no case shall PNP personnel participate in the implementation of
decision/order/resolution by performing acts not herein mentioned, such as but not limited to, dismantling,
hauling of personal property, and other analogous facts.

RULE 29

POLICE ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINAL DECISIONS OR ORDERS OR RESOLUTIONS

OF THE COMELEC OR DILG OR LGU EXERCISING DISCIPLINARY POWERS IN ADMINISTRATIVE CASES
OF ELECTED OFFICIALS

29.1 Requirements for the Request for Police Assistance

The police assistance shall only be granted upon the written request of COMELEC or DILG, accompanied with
the original or authenticated copy of the final decision or order or resolution to be implemented.

29.2 Period to Render Police Assistance

If the request for police assistance satisfies all the requirements and the clearance to render police assistance
is approved by the C, PNP the police assistance requested shall be rendered within three (3) working days
from the receipt of the directive from the C, PNP for a longer period when required by the circumstances.

29.3 Extent of Police Assistance

The Special Task Group Commander is a task to render police assistance and shall have the discretion to
employ a sufficient number of PNP uniformed personnel after taking into consideration the importance of the
case, the scope of the resistance to be encountered; if there is any, and the general peace and order condition
in the area. Unless a higher ranking officer is necessary and more PNP personnel shall be required, the police
team that will render police assistance shall be led by a PCO with the rank of Police Captain. All the members
of the Special Task Group shall be in prescribed uniform while rendering assistance.

29.4 Role of PNP Personnel Rendering Police Assistance

The role of the PNP when rendering police assistance shall be limited to the maintenance of peace and order,
crowd control, and the security of the duly authorized officer of the COMELEC, DILG, or the LGU
implementing the decision/order/resolution. In no case shall PNP members participate in the implementation
of the decision/order/resolution which shall be undertaken by the duly authorized officer of the COMELEC,
DILE or the LGU concerned. In performing their role, the PNP personnel shall at all times observe maximum
tolerance and respect for human rights. The use of reasonable force shall be only resorted to for self-defense
and defense of strangers. Moreover, the PNP personnel shall always exercise utmost impartiality and
neutrality in effecting its role. The duly authorized officer of the COMELEC or DILG or the LGU personally
leading the implementation of the said decision/order/resolution shall have the final disposition whether to
proceed or not with the implementation of decision/order/resolution.

RULE 30

POLICE ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM

(CARP)

30.1 Coverage

a. Final Orders

1. Final Orders/Resolutions/Decisions issued by DAR

2. Order of Installation or Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA)

b. Preliminary Agrarian Activities

1. Land survey

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 2. Field investigation
3. Ocular inspection
4. Meet between actual and potential Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries
5. Post Installation
6. Landholding tagging
7. Analogous cases

30.2 Requirements in the Granting of Police Assistance

a. Police assistance in the implementation of final orders, decisions, resolutions, or CLOAs issued DAR
shall be rendered only upon a written request submitted by the Agrarian Reform Officer or any
authorized officer of DAR, accompanied with the original or authenticated copy of the final decision,
order or CLOA to be implemented. Regardless of the place of execution, the request and its
attachments shall be submitted to the Office of the Chief, PNP for his approval.
b. Police assistance during the conduct of preliminary agrarian activities as provided in RULE 30.1b shall
be rendered only upon a written request submitted by the Agrarian Reform Officer or any authorized
officer of DAR, accompanied with the original or authenticated copy of the order issued for the activity
(if applicable). The request shall be submitted to the Office of the Regional Director of the Police
Regional Office having jurisdiction over the area of execution for his approval.

30.3 When to Render Police Assistance

Police assistance in the implementation of CARP shall be provided only as requested by DAR. In no case shall
the PNP act on its own without the request and/or representative from DAR to prevent extending police
assistance in cases where the same is not necessary.

30.4 Extent of Police Assistance

The head of office or unit is a task to render police assistance shall have the discretion to employ a sufficient
number of the PNP uniformed personnel after taking into consideration the scope of the resistance to be
encountered, if there is any, and the general peace and order condition in the area. Unless a higher ranking
officer is necessary and more PNP personnel are required the police team that will render police assistance
should be led by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) with the rank of Police Captain. All members of the
team shall be in prescribed uniform when rendering police assistance.

30.5 Role of the PNP Personnel Rendering Police Assistance

The PNP personnel shall observe maximum tolerance and respect for individual rights at all times. The use of
reasonable force shall be resorted to for self-defense and defense of strangers. Moreover, the PNP personnel
shall always exercise utmost impartiality and neutrality in effecting its role. The role of the PNP when
rendering police assistance shall be limited to the maintenance of peace and order, crowd control, and the
security of the duly authorized officer of the DAR. In no case shall PNP members participate in the
implementation of the decision/order/resolution or in the conduct of any of the preliminary agrarian
activities, which shall be undertaken by the duly authorized officer of the DAR. The duly authorized officer of
the DAR leading the implementation of the decision/resolution/CLOA or leading the conduct of the
preliminary agrarian activity shall have the final disposition whether to proceed or not with the
implementation of the decision/resolution/CLOA or conduct of the activity.

30.6 When Entry to the Property is Refused by the landowner

When the DAR personnel is refused admittance into the property, the PNP personnel cannot encroach on the
property without an order from the DAR specifically for the purpose. In the implementation of final orders or
the conduct of preliminary agrarian activities, the authority to break into the property or a building shall be
specifically provided in the order or resolution or the request for police assistance. The authority to break out
to liberate themselves shall also be specifically provided.

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V. ACTIVITY/EXERCISE
Name:__________________________________________________________________Year/Section:_______
Instructor: KARLA JOY D. ABATAYO/NOIME PETALINO _____Module No.6

Instruction: Cite a real-life situation or incident that follows the procedures in handling disputes. You may
submit a hardcopy format at the campus or a softcopy format thru the link posted in our FB
group or page.

VI. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION
Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. What should be used to disband the rank of the demonstrators, contain or isolate them from each
other and prevent them from regrouping?
A. Shields and truncheon
B. Water cannons and tear gas
C. CDM formations
D. Stun guns
2. The stage where the PNP CDM contingent initiates dialogue with the leaders/organizers to ensure
the peaceful holding of a public assembly, including, among others, the detail of police escort and
prepares appropriate security and CDM contingency plans.
A. Planning stage
B. Confrontational stage
C. Peaceful stage
D. Violent stage
3. If the violence or disturbance does not stop, the Ground Commander shall audibly issue a warning
to the participants of the public assembly, and after allowing a reasonable period of time to lapse,
which of the the following can GC do?
A. Use non-lethal weapons to suppress violence, to protect lives and prevent further damage to
property.
B. Tactically deploy PNP security elements to provide immediate assistance to the CDM
contingents
C. Withdraw the CDM contingents
D. Immediately order to disperse
4. During lightning rallies or demonstrations, what should the Ground Commander do?
A. Use non-lethal weapons to suppress violence, protect lives and prevent further damage to
properties.
B. Tactically deploy PNP security elements to provide immediate assistance to the CDM
contingents.
C. Audibly warn the participants that if the disturbance persists, the public assembly will be
dispersed.
D. Exhaust efforts through dialogue with the leaders/organizers for voluntary dispersal.
5. Who could be deployed for civil disturbance management operations?
A. Male police personnel
B. Properly trained and equipped female CDM personnel
C. Female police personnel
D. Properly trained PNP personnel

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