Topic2.
Police Planning and its Concept
INTRODUCTION
This topic will help the student know the objectives, characteristics and responsibilities of personnel
involve in Police planning.
OBJECTIVE
This topic aims to provide information about the objectives, characteristics of Police Planning, Types of
plans and the different examples of Standard Operation Plan.
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of this topic the student will:
1. Know the objectives of planning.
2. Know the characteristics of good Police Plan
3. Learn the responsibilities in police planning.
4. Know the basic consideration in police planning
5. Learn the classification of police plan.
6. Learn the types of plan
7. Learn the different types of SOP.
8. Learn the steps in police planning
TOPIC CONTENT
Lesson 1: Objectives, Characteristics and Responsibilities in Police Planning
OBJECTIVES OF POLICE PLANNING
o To increase the chances of success by focusing on results and not so much on the objectives.
o To force analytical thinking and evaluation of alternatives for better decisions. o To
establish a framework for decision making consistent with the goal of the organization. o
To orient people to action instead of reaction.
o To modify the day-to-day style of operation to future management. o To provide decision
making with flexibility. o To provide basis for measuring original accomplishments or
individual performance. o To increase employee and personnel involvement and to improve
communication.
Lesson 2. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD POLICE PLAN
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD POLICE PLAN
o With clearly defined Objectives or Goals.
o Simplicity, Directness and Clarity
o Flexibility o Possibility of Attainment o Must provide Standards of Operation
o Economy in terms of Resources needed for implementation
Lesson 3. RESPONSIBILITIES IN PLANNING
BROAD EXTERNAL POLICY PLANNING
o Responsibility of the legislative branch of the government.
o The main concern of the police in this broad external policy planning is assisting the legislature in their
determining of police guideline through the passage of appropriate laws or ordinances for the police to
enforce.
INTERNAL POLICY PLANNING
o Responsibility of the CHIEF OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE and other chiefs of the
different units or headquarters within their area of jurisdiction to achieve the objectives or mission of the
police organization.
o They are responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, controlling, reporting
and budgeting for the police organization within existing policies and available resources.
o For maximum police effectiveness, they shall be responsible for the technical operation of the police
organization and management of its personnel.
BASIC CONSIDERATIONS IN POLICE PLANNING
PRIMARY DOCTRINES
o FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINE – Is the basic principle in planning, organization and management of
the PNP in support of the overall pursuits of the PNP Vision, mission and strategic action plan of the
attainment of the national objectives.
o OPERATIONAL DOCTRINE – Are the principles and rules governing the planning, organization and
direction and employment of the PNP forces in the accomplishment of basic security operational
mission in the maintenance of peace and order, crime prevention and suppression, internal security and
public safety operation.
o FUNCTIONAL DOCTRINE – This provides guidance for specialized activities of the PNP in the
broad field of interest such as personnel, intelligence, operations, logistics, planning, etc.
SECONDARY DOCTRINES
o COMPLEMENTARY DOCTRINE – Doctrines formulated jointly by two or more bureaus in order to
effect a certain operation with regard to public safety and peace and order. This essentially involves the
participation of the other bureaus of the BJMP, BFP, PPSC, NBI and other law enforcement agencies.
o ETHICAL DOCTRINE – That defines the fundamental principles governing the rules of conduct,
attitude, behavior and ethical norm of the PNP.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF POLICE PLANS
ACCORDING TO COVERAGE o
Local Plan o Regional Plan
o National Plan
ACCORDING TO TIME o STRATEGIC OR LONG RANGE PLAN - It relates to plans which are
strategic or long range in application, it determine the organization’s original goals and strategy. Ex.
Police Action Plan on the Strategy DREAMS and Program P-O-L-I-C-E 2000, Three Point Agenda,
GLORIA
o INTERMEDIATE OR MEDIUM RANGE PLANNING - It relates to plans, which determine quantity
and quality efforts and accomplishments. It refers to the process of determining the contribution on
efforts that can make or provide with allocated resources Ex. PNP-MTDP 1999-2004
VARIOUS MASTER PLANS
o MASTER PLAN SANDIGAN -MILENYO (Anti-Crime Master Plan) o MASTER PLAN
SANDUGO (Support to Internal Security Operations Master Plan) o MASTER PLAN BANAT
(Anti-Illegal Drugs Master Plan) o MASTER PLAN SANG-INGAT (Security Operations Master
Plan) o MASTER PLAN SAKLOLO (Disaster Management Master Plan)
o SANGYAMAN (protection and Preservation of Environment, Cultural Properties, and Natural
Resources Master Plan)
OPERATIONAL OR SHORT RANGE PLANNING - It refers to the production of plans, which
determine the schedule of special activity and are applicable from one week or less than year duration.
Plan that addresses immediate need which are specific and how it can be accomplished on time with
available allocated resources.
o OPLAN JUMBO – Aviation Security Group Strategic Plan against terrorist attacks o OPLAN
SALIKOP – CIDG Strategic Plan against Organized Crime Groups (OCG) o The TMG through its
"OPLAN DISIPLINA" that resulted in the apprehension of 110,975 persons, the confiscation of 470
unlawfully attached gadgets to vehicles, and rendering various forms of motorists assistance
LESSON 4. TYPES OF PLANS (RSVP)
1. REACTIVE PLANS
• Developed as a result of crisis.
• A particular problem may occur for which the department has no plan and must quickly develop
one, sometimes without careful preparation.
2. STRATEGIC PLANS
• Such plans Designed to meet the long-range, overall goals of the organization.
• Allow the department to adapt to anticipated changes or develop a new philosophy or model of
policing (e.g. community policing).
3. VISIONARY PLANS - Essential statements that identify the role of the police in the community and a
future condition or state to which the department can aspire.
4. PROACTIVE PLANS - Developed in anticipation of problems. Although not all police problems are
predictable
Types of police plans (POTEM)
1. PROCEDURAL PLAN OR POLICY PLANS
• deal with procedures that have been outlined and officially adopted by all members of the unit
under specified circumstances
• guidelines for actions to be taken
• include all STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
POLICY
• general plan of action that serves as a guide in the operation of the organization or unit
• codes of procedures
EXAMPLES OF PROCEDURAL PLANS/POLICY PLANS (FHS)
• FIELD PROCEDURES- procedures intended to be used in all situations of all kinds shall be
outlined as guide to officers and men in the field, such as: procedures that relate to reporting, to
raids, arrests, stopping suspicious persons, receiving complaints, investigation, etc
• HEADQUARTERS PROCEDURES - include the procedures to be followed in the headquarters,
usually reflected in the duty manual
• STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) - procedures intended for specific operations
to ensure uniformity of action
2. OPERATIONAL PLANS
• often called work plan
• the work program of the field units
• describe specific actions to be taken
• o the work to be done is estimated, manpower and equipment is allocated, proper objectives are
defined and methods of accomplishment are developed
• statistical analysis is widely used
Types of operational plan (soft)
• STANDING PLAN- provide the basic framework for responding to organizational problems.
• OPERATIONAL- efficiency, effectiveness, and Productivity Plans- are essentially the measures
or comparison to be used to assess police activities and behavior and results.
• FUNCTIONAL PLAN- includes the framework for the operation of the major functional unit in
the organization Such as patrol and investigation. Coordination
• TIME SPECIFIC PLANS- are concerned with the specific purpose and conclude when an
objective is accomplished or a problem is solved.
3. TACTICAL PLANS
• plans that concern methods of action to be taken at a designated location and under specific
circumstances
• generally emergency type plans that can be put into effect on the sudden occurrence of a
condition requiring their use
• planning for emergencies of a specific nature at known locations
• developed for specific situations as they arise
• examples are: planning for major accidents; calamities or disasters; special events; hostage-taking
situations, etc
4. EXTRA-DEPARTMENTAL PLANS
• those which require actions or assistance from persons or agencies outside of the department
• involve coordination with other agencies
• Examples are: exchange of information on wanted persons, known drug syndicates, known
organized crime groups, stolen vehicles, etc.
5. MANAGEMENT PLANS
• those plans that relate to staffing, equipping, supplying and organizing
• include the structuring of functions, authority and responsibilities, the allocation of resources,
personnel management, budgeting and other concerns administrative in nature
• examples are: assignment and training of personnel; recruitment; equipment and supply
procedures, etc
Lesson 5. CREATIVITY IN PLANNING
• IMITATION - involves using plans, programs, methods, and so on, developed by others.
• INDUCTIVE REASONING - moves from specific to the more general; for example, an increase
in the number of citizen complaints may mean there are problems in police training and
supervision.
• DEDUCTIVE REASONING - is just the reverse; that is, it moves from the general to the
specific. For example, if an organization assumes that the primary role of the police is to maintain
order, and then it specifies the policies and procedures that are necessary to implement this
assumption.
• IDEA LINKING - is often done through free association. Individuals participating in planning are
encouraged to identify any ideas, without limitations or inhibition that might relate to the problem
or plan at hand. This may result in important, innovative solutions, particularly when those
involved come from different organizational levels and different backgrounds in terms of
experience and education.
Lesson 6: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HOW PLANNING AFFECTS THEM
FIELD OPERATIONS - Operations in the field shall be directed by the police commander and the
subordinate commanders and the same shall be aimed at the accomplishment of the following primary
tasks more effectively and economically
PATROL – The patrol force shall accomplish the primary responsibility of safeguarding the community
through the protection of persons and property, the preservation of the peace, the prevention of crime, the
suppression of criminal activities, the apprehension of criminals, the enforcement of laws and ordinances
and regulations of conduct and performing necessary service and inspections.
INVESTIGATION – The basic purpose of the investigation division unit shall be to investigate certain
designated crimes and clear them by the recovery of stolen property and the arrest and conviction of the
perpetrators. To this end, the investigation division shall supervise the investigation made by patrolman
and undertake additional investigation as may be necessary of all felonies.
TRAFFIC PATROL – Police control of streets or highways, vehicles, and people shall facilitate the safe
and rapid movement of vehicles and pedestrians. To this end, the inconvenience, dangers and economic
losses that arise from this moment, congestion, delays, stopping and parking of vehicles must be lessened.
VICE CONTROL – it shall be the determined stand of the PNP in the control of vices to treat vice
offenses as they shall do to any violation, and exert efforts to eliminate them, as there attempt to eliminate
robbery, theft, and public disturbance.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CONTROL – effective crime control necessitates preventing the
development of individuals as criminals. The police commander shall recognize a need for preventing
crime or correcting conditions that induce criminality and by rehabilitating the delinquent.
Lesson 7: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) of PNP
SOP #01 – POLICE BEAT PATROL PROCEDURES - This SOP prescribes the basic procedures to be
observed by all PNP Units and mobile patrol elements in the conduct of visibility patrols.
SOP #02 – BANTAY KALYE - This SOP prescribes the deployment of 85% of the PNP in the field to
increase police visibility and intensifies anti-crime campaign nationwide.
SOP #03 – SIYASAT - This SOP prescribes the guidelines in the conduct of inspections to ensure police
visibility.
SOP #4 – REACT 166 - REACT 166 was launched in 1992 as the people’s direct link to the police to
receive public calls for assistance and complaints for prompt action by police authorities. This SOP
prescribes the procedures in detail of Duty Officers, Telephone Operators and Radio Operators for
REACT 166; their term of duty and responsibilities.
SOP #5 – LIGTAS (ANTI-KIDNAPPING) - With the creation of the Presidential Anti-Organization
Crime Task Force (PAOCTF), the PNP is now in support role in campaign against kidnapping in terms of
personnel requirements. SOP #6 sets forth the PNP’s guidelines in its fight against kidnapping activities.
SOP #6 – ANTI-CARNAPPING - This SOP prescribes the conduct of an all-out and sustained Anti
Carnapping campaign to stop/minimize car-napping activities, neutralize syndicated carnapping groups,
identify/prosecute government personnel involved in car-napping activities, and to effectively address
other criminal activities related to carnapping.
SOP #7 – ANTI-TERRORISM - This prescribes the operational guidelines in the conduct of operations
against terrorists and other lawless elements involved in terroristic activities.
SOP #8 – JOINT ANTI-BANK ROBBERY ACTION COMMITTEE (ANTI-BANK ROBBERY) - This
SOP provides overall planning, integration, orchestration/coordination and monitoring of all efforts to
ensure the successful implementation.
SOP #9 – ANTI-HIJACKING/HIGHWAY ROBBERY - This SOP sets forth the guidelines and concepts
of operations to be observed in the conduct of anti-highway robbery/hold-up/hijacking operations.
SOP #10 – PAGLALANSAG/PAGAAYOS-HOPE - This SOP sets for the concept of operations and
tasks of all concerned units in the campaign against Partisan Armed Groups and loose fire.
SOP # 11 – MANHUNT BRAVO (NEUTRALIZATION OF WANTED PERSONS) - This SOP sets
forth the objectives and concept of operation tasks of all concerned units in the neutralization of wanted
persons.
SOP #12 – ANTI-ILLEGAL GAMBLING -This SOP sets forth the operational thrusts to be undertaken
by the PNP that will spearhead the fight against all forms of illegal gambling nationwide.
SOP #13 – ANTI-SQUATTING - This SOP sets forth the concept of operation in the campaign against
professional squatters and squatting syndicates.
SOP #14 – JERICHO - This SOP prescribes the operational guidelines to be undertaken by the NHQ,
PNP in the establishment of a quick reaction group that can be detailed with the office of the SILG
(OSILG), with personnel and equipment requirements of that reaction group supported by the PNP.
SOP #15 – NENA (ANTI-PROSTITUTION/VAGRANCY) This SOP sets forth the operational thrusts to
be undertaken by the PNP that will spearhead the fight against prostitution and vagrancy.
SOP #16 – ANTI-PORNOGRAPHY - This prescribes the guidelines to be followed by tasked PNP
Units/Offices in enforcing the ban on pornographic pictures, videos and magazines.
SOP #17 – GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF ARREST, SEARCH, AND SEIZURE -This SOP
prescribes the procedures and manner of conducting an arrest, raid, search and/or search of person, search
of any premises and the seizure of properties pursuant to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Rules of Court,
as amended and updated decision of the Supreme Court.
SOP #18 – SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF SANDIGAN MASTER PLAN
SOP #19 – ANTI-ILLEGAL LOGGING
SOP #20 – ANTI-ILLEGAL FISHING
SOP #21 – ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUGS
Lesson 8: STEPS IN POLICE OPERATIONAL PLANNING
• Frame of Reference - careful selection on the matters relating to the situation for which plans are
being develop, and opinions of ideas of persons who may speak with authority on the subject
concerned.
• Clarifying the problems - identification of the problem understanding both its record and its
possible solutions.
• Collection all Pertinent Facts - Both attempts shall be made to develop a plan until facts relating
to it have been gathered.
• Analyzing the facts - a careful analysis and evaluation shall be made.
• Developing alternative Plans - In the initial phases of plan development, several alternative
measures will appear to be logically comparable to the needs of a situation.
• Selecting the most appropriate Alternative - A careful consideration of all facts usually leads to
the selection of a “best” of alternative proposal.
• Selling the plan - A plan to be effectively carried out must be accepted be persons concerned at
the appropriate level of the plans development.
• Arranging for Executions of the Plan - The execution of a plan requires the issuance of orders and
directives to unit personnel concerned the establishment of a schedule, and the provisions of
manpower and equipment for carrying out the plans.
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of the plan - The results of the plan shall be determined, this
necessary in order to know whether a correct
