Dispute Resolution and Crisis/ Incident Management
RA 9285- Protes alternative dispute resolution 2004 (ADR) in the Philippines.
RA 7160- Emphasizes the role of local government units 1991 (LGUs) in dispute resolution. MEDIATION- Is a process where a neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates communication between disputing parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable solution. NEGOTIATION- Is direct dialogue between disputing parties where they attempt to resolve their conflict without the intervention of a third party. CONCILIATION- Involves a conciliator who meets with parties separately or together to lower tensions, improve communication, and explore possible solutions. ARBITRATION-Involves a neutral arbitrator or a panel of a arbitrators who listen to both parties and render a binding decision. COURT-ANNEXED MEDIATION- Refers to mediation that is conducted under the guidance or referralof a court. JUDICIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION- Involves judges actively participating in settlement discussion to help parties resolve disputes before trial. INDEGENOUS MODES OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION-Refer to traditional methods used by ethnic or indigenous communities to settle conflicts, often based on customs, values, and concensus. HOSTAGE SCENARIO- Occurs when a person or group is held captive by another, often as leverage for demands. BOMB THREATS- Is a situation where an individual claims to have placed an explosive device. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE-Often involve conflicts between family members or intimate partners. CRITICAL INCIDENTS- Referto unforeseen events or emergencies that require rapid and coordinated response due to their potential to cause harm or large- scale disruption. HOSTAGE SITUATIONS- Incidents where individuals are held against their will for bargaining purposes. BOMB THREATS ND EXPLOSIONS- Potential or actual ue of explosives to cause mass destruction. NATURAL DISASTER- Earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and volcanic, eruption, common in the Philippines,that require police assistance in rescue, security,and order maintenance. TERRORIST ATTACKS- Acts of violence aimed at creating fear, such as attacks from armed insurgents or extremist groups. CIVIL DISTURBANCE- Riots or protests that escalate into violence or disorder requiring police intervention. MASS CASUALTY EVENTS- Incidents like fires or accidents involving a large numberof casualties. CYBER INCIDENTS- Attacks on critical digital infrastructure that impact national security, financial systems, or communications. CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT- Is broken down into primary stages Proactive (Pre-Incidents) and Reactive (Post-Incident). PROACTIVE STAGE (PRE-INCIDENTS)- The proactive stage involves preparing for incidents before they happen through panning, training, ang preventive measures. REACTIVE STAGE (POST- INCIDENT)- The reactive stage begin when an incident has already occurred, and the PNP must respond quickly and effectively to manage the crisis. SPECIAL ACTION FORCE (SAF)- Trained for counter- terrorism and high-risk operations, such as hostage rescues. PNP BOMB DISPOSAL AND EXPLOSIVE UNIT- Responsible for handling bomb threats and neutralizing explosive devices. PNP MARITIME GROUP- Handles water-based incidents, especially in the archipelagic region prone to smuggling or piracy.