Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
ETHICS
- the science of the morality of human acts
- the study of the human motivation, and ultimately of human
rational behaviour
- derived from the Greek word, ethos, which means characteristic
way of acting and ethikos, which means customary
MORALITY
the quality which makes an act good or bad, good or evil, right
or wrong
MORAL DISTINCTIONS
1)
moral
2)
immoral
3)
amoral
-
good, right
bad, wrong
neither good nor bad
HUMAN ACTS
acts that are done knowingly, deliberately and freely
ELEMENTS OF HUMAN ACTS
1)
KNOWINGLY
when the person fully understands what he is doing and has the
ability to appreciate the consequences of his actions
2)
DELIBERATELY
when the person did his actions intentionally
3)
FREELY
when the person performed his actions voluntarily
TWO DIVISIONS OF ETHICS
1)
GENERAL ETHICS
the study of the general principles of morality
)
SPECIAL ETHICS
the study of the application of the general principles of
morality; included in this division is the category of
professional ethics
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
- a set of moral code to which every profession must subscribe
- guides the professional where the law is silent or inadequate
POLICE ETHICS
- an example of professional ethics
- a practical science that treats the principle of human morality
and duty as applied to law enforcement
VALUES
anything that a person considers important in life, such as
material things, ideas and experiences
KINDS OF VALUES
1)
BIOLOGICAL VALUES
those that are necessary for survival, such as food, shelter,
clothing, sex, water, sleep
include the physiological needs of man as man
2)
3)
4)
-
PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUES
those are that are necessary for emotional fulfillment of man,
such as relationships, companionship, family, friendships, love
INTELLECTUAL VALUES
those that are necessary for the intellectual fulfillment of man,
such as achievements, career, success
MORAL VALUES
those that are necessary for the spiritual fulfillment of man
VIRTUE
- a habit that inclines the person to act in a way that harmonizes
with his nature
- the habit of doing good
- the opposite is vice, the habit of doing bad
FOUR MORAL/CARDINAL VIRTUES
1) PRUDENCE
- the ability to govern and discipline oneself by means of reason
and sound judgment
- the virtue that attracts the intellect to choose the most
effective means for accomplishing what is morally good and
avoiding what is evil
2) TEMPERANCE
- ones ability to moderate or avoid something
- the virtue that regulates the carnal appetite for sensual
pleasures
3) FORTITUDE
- firmness of mind
- the courage to endure without yielding
- the virtue that incites courage
a) PATIENCE calmness and composure in enduring situations
b) PERSEVERANCE the ability to go on despite the obstacles
c) ENDURANCE the ability to last
4) JUSTICE
- the virtue that inclines the will to give to each one of his
rights
THREE DIVISIONS OF JUSTICE
1) COMMUTATIVE
- virtue that regulates those actions that involve the rights that
exist between one and another
2) DISTRIBUTIVE
- Regulates those actions that involve the rights that an
individual may claim from society
3) LEGAL
- virtue that regulates those actions which society may justly
require of the individual for the common good
RIGHT
- anything that is
owed or due
- something to which a person has a just and lawful claim
- anything that a person can lawfully
demand
HUMAN RIGHTS
- rights pertaining to the rights of man
- rights inherent to man
by virtue of being a human being
- are the supreme, inherent and inalienable rights to life, dignity
and to self-development
supreme rights = highest form of
rights
inherent rights = rights attached to men as human
CODE
OF
for
Public
IMPORTANT TERMS
NON-FEASANCE
- the failure to perform an act or duty that is part of ones
obligation without sufficient excuse
MALFEASANCE
- the commission of an act that one is prohibited to do
MISFEASANCE
- the improper or incorrect performance of an act that should be
done or performed
INCOMPETENCY
- lack of adequate ability and fitness for the
performance of police duties; could be due to
intellectual limitations or lack of skill
satisfactory
physical or
force
or
public faith
I am true to
in acts of
other police
agencies and
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
-
6) SOCIAL AWARENESS
- police officers, as well as their immediate family members, shall
be encouraged to actively get involved in religious, social and
civic activities to enhance the image of the PNP organization
7) NON-SOLICITATION OF PATRONAGE
- police officers shall seek self-improvement through career
development without directly or indirectly soliciting favors or
recommendation
from
politicians,
high-ranking
government
officials and the like
8) PROPER CARE AND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
- police officers shall be responsible for the security, proper
care and use of public authority issued to them for the
performance of their duties
9) RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
- police officers shall respect and protect human rights in the
performance of their duty
10)
DEVOTION TO DUTY
- police officers shall perform their duties with dedication,
thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm, determination and manifest
concern for public welfare
11)
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- police officers shall help in the development and conservation of
our natural resources for ecological balance and posterity
12)
DISCIPLINE
- police officers shall conduct themselves properly at all times in
keeping with the rules and regulations of the organization
13)
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 as well
14)
OBEDIENCE TO SUPERIORS
- police officers shall obey lawful orders and be courteous to
superior officers and other appropriate authorities
15)
COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY
- immediate commanders shall be responsible for the effective
supervision, control and direction of their personnel
ETHICAL STANDARDS
- shall refer to established and generally accepted moral values
and ethical acts
1) MORALITY
- police officers must adhere to high standard of morality and
decency and shall set good example for others
2) JUDICIOUS USE OF AUTHORITY
- police officers shall exercise proper and legitimate use of
authority and discretion in the performance of their duty
3) INTEGRITY
- police officers shall not allow themselves to be victims of
corruption and dishonest practices
4) JUSTICE
- police officers shall strive constantly to respect the rights of
others
5) HUMILITY
- police officers shall recognize the fact that they are public
servants and not the masters of the people
- they should perform their duties without arrogance
- they should recognize their own inadequacies, inabilities and
limitations as individuals
- they should perform their duties without attracting attention or
expecting the applause of others
6) ORDERLINESS
FLAG-RETREAT CEREMONY
- PNP members salute the lowering of the flag at the end of the
official days work
HALF-MAST
- the flag is raised at half-mast in deference to deceased
uniformed members of the command
FUNERAL SERVICE AND HONORS
- departed uniformed members, retirees, war veterans or former PNP
members are given vigil, necrological services and graveside
honors
CEREMONY TENDERED TO RETIREES
- in recognition of their long, faithful and honorable service to
the PNP, a testimonial activity shall be tendered in their honor
HONOR CEREMONIES
- arrival and departure honor ceremonies are rendered to visiting
dignitaries, VIPs, PNP officers with the rank of Chief
Superintendent and above and AFP officers of equivalent grade
TURN-OVER CEREMONY
- the relinquishment and assumption of command or key position is
publicly announced by the outgoing and incoming officers
WEDDING CEREMONY
during marriage of PNP members, a ceremony is conducted with
participants in uniform and swords drawn
ANNIVERSARY
the birth or institutional establishment of a command or unit is
commemorated in an anniversary ceremony
SOCIAL DECORUM
- a set of norms and standards practiced by members during social
and other functions
PNP CUSTOMS ON SOCIAL DECORUM
UNIFORM/APPEARANCE
- police officers must observe the following:
a) wearing of prescribed uniform
b) wearing, as part of the uniform, awards and decorations earned
in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations
c) adherence to haircut prescribed by rules and regulations
MANNER OF WALKING
- every PNP officer is expected to walk with pride and dignity
OTHER POLICE CUSTOMS
1)
-
2)
-
3)
4)
-
5)
-
Visiting
Religious Leaders
PNP officer visit religious leaders in their areas of assignment
to establish or maintain rapport and cooperation between the
different religious leaders and the PNP
Athletics
PNP members indulge in physical fitness activities to ensure that
their proper physical appearance and bearing are maintained with
the waist line measurement always smaller than the size of his
chest and in conformity with the standard set forth by the
organization
Happy Hours
usually on Friday, or any other day suitable for the occasion,
PNP members gather together at their PNP Club for a light-hearted
jesting or airing of minor gripes
TRADITION
- bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usages handed down from
generation to generation with the effect of an unwritten law
POLICE TRADITIONS
1) SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
- PNP members are traditionally religious and God-loving
persons;
they attend religious services together with the
members of their family
2) VALOR
- police officers sacrifice their lives and limbs for the people
they have pledged to serve
3) PATRIOTISM
- police officers manifest their love of country with a pledge of
allegiance to the flag and a vow to defend the Constitution
4) DISCIPLINE
- police officers manifest discipline by instinctive obedience to
lawful orders and through spontaneous actions towards attainment
of organizational objectives guided by moral, ethical and legal
norms
5) GENTLEMANLINESS
- police officers are upright in character, polite in manners,
dignified in appearance and sincere in their concern for their
fellowmen
6) WORD OF HONOR
- police officers stand by, and commit to uphold, their word
7) DUTY
- police officers are dedicated public servants who perform their
tasks with a deep sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice
8) LOYALTY
- police officers are traditionally loyal to the organization,
country and fellowmen
9) CAMARADERIE
- the binding spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation in the
police organization
POLICE OFFICERS PLEDGE
1)
I will love and serve God, my country and people;
2)
I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders of the dulyconstituted authorities
3)
I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of morality and
professionalism
4)
I will respect the customs and traditions of the police service;
and
5)
I will live a decent and virtuous life and to serve as an example
to others.
PART THREE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
the act of bringing about better understanding, confidence
and acceptance for an individual or an organization
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS
the continuing process by which endeavors are made to obtain the
goodwill and cooperation of the public for effective enforcement
of the law and accomplishment of the police purposes
HUMAN RELATIONS
consist of the fundamental rules both moral and legal, which
govern the relationship of men in all aspects of life
MEDIA/MASS MEDIA
the channels through which information is disseminated to the
public
may be in the form of television, movies, radio or newspaper,
and the like
PROPAGANDA
the planned use of mass communication for
public purpose
9)
Every
relations
- end -