Lesson 10
Lesson 10
Lesson 10
Lesson 10
The PNP Core Values
Learning Objectives:
In this lesson, learners are expected to:
1. Appreciate the PNP Values and Police officer’s Creed under the PNP Code
of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards;
2. Discuss and illustrate the new set of Core Values of the PNP; and
3.
Introduction
Every organization has their expected Values and Core values to
establish and to serve as their distinction over other organization. This core
values also referred to as ethical statements serves as a guide for all the
members of the organization. For the Philippine National Police Personnel as
member of the noble profession, they are expected to observe and uphold the
herein Core Values.
Learning Content
Makatao (Humane) - Every law enforcer must uphold human rights and
observe that every individual is respected of their human dignity. In the
exercise of police power, law enforcer must see to it that full respect of human
rights is observed and that humane treatment of every people in the
community given due consideration.
Police Lifestyle
- police officers must live a simple, yet credible and dignified life, free from
greed, corruption and exploitation
police officers must set a good example.
Political Patronage
- police officers must NEVER ASK for recommendations from public
officials in matters pertaining to promotion, assignment, awards and others
1) Commitment to Democracy
2) Commitment to Public Interest
3) Non-Partisanship
4) Physical Fitness and Health
5) Secrecy Discipline
6) Social Awareness
7) Proper Care and Use of Public Property
8) Non-Solicitation of Patronage
9) Respect for Human Rights
10) Devotion to Duty
Commitment to Democracy
- police officers must never forget that they are public servants and they
must at all times uphold the Constitution and be loyal to the country, the
people and the PNP organization.
Commitment to Public Interest
public interest = for the good of the people or community
- police officers must always uphold public interest over and above personal
interests
- police officers must respect the fact that their resources are funded by
taxpayers’ money and should therefore be used wisely and economically to
avoid wastage of public funds.
Non-Partisanship
- police officers must not be identified with any particular political party or
figure
they must extend their assistance to all regardless of party affiliation.
Secrecy Discipline
- police officers must guard the confidentiality of all official information and all
matters relating to the official function of the police organization
disclosure must always be authorized.
Devotion to Duty
= police officers must perform their duties with dedication, thoroughness,
efficiency, enthusiasm, determination and manifest concern for public welfare
Discipline
-= police officers must act and behave according to the rules and regulations
of the organization at all times
Loyalty
police officers must be loyal to the Constitution and to the police service, as
manifested by their loyalty to their superiors, peers and subordinates.
Obedience to Superiors
- police officers must obey lawful orders of their superiors
- police officers must always be courteous to superiors and other appropriate
authorities within the chain of command.