One of the pillars of the criminal justice system that has the specific responsibility of maintaining law and order and combating crime within the society.

An organizational process concerned with the implementation of objectives and plans and internal operating efficiency.

A group of trained personnel in the field of public safety administration engaged in the achievement of goals and objectives that promotes the maintenance of peace and order, protection of life and property, enforcement of the laws and the prevention of crimes.

Are uniformed officers assigned to monitor specific geographical areas, that is to move through their areas at regular intervals looking out for any signs of problems of any kind.

Otherwise known as the Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998, enacted on February 25, 1998; this law amended certain provisions of RA 6975.

Law amending the provisions of RA 6975 and RA 8551 on the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP and adjusting the promotion system; approved on 12 August 2009.- An Act extending for five (5) years the reglementary  period for complying with the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP and adjusting the promotion system thereof, amending for the purpose pertinent provisions of RA 6975 and RA 8551 and for other purposes.

A fundamental component  of proper supervision. It  requires that each employee reports and is accountable to  only one direct supervisor.

"Residual Deterrence" most people believe that the police is present even when the are not in sight.

Describes the secrecy and insulation from others in society that is a consequence of the police subculture.

Transferred to the city and municipal government the operational supervision and direction over all INP units assigned within their locality; issued on July 10, 1985

Transferred the administrative control and supervision of the INPfrom the Ministry of National Defense to the National Police Commission

Captain of the 6th US cavalry, a graduate of West Point class 1882. Father of the Philippine Constabulary. The first chief of the Philippine Constabulary in 1901.

Recognized as the Father of Modern Law Enforcement for his contributions in the development of the field of criminal justice in the US- author of the book, Police Administration, which served as the basic guide in the administration of the police organization in the US- was the first police chief of Berkeley, California

Those that perform primary or line functions- examples are patrol, traffic, investigation and vice control,

The situation in which police officers who are suspicious of an individual run their hands lightly over the suspects outer garments to determine if the person is carrying a concealed weapon. Also called Inquiry of Pat Down.

The belief that most peoples actions are motivated solely by personal needs and selfishness.

Were the firefighters and police of ancient Rome.

Were created by Augustus to counter balance the enormous power of the praetorian guard in the city of Rome and serve as the police force.

Is a person holding a particular office most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdiction.

Organized in 1712 for the purpose of carrying the regulations of the Department of State; this was armed and considered as the mounted police; years after, this kind of police organization discharged the duties of a port, harbor and river police.

Represents the formal relationship among superiors and subordinates in any given organization. Serves as the framework for the flow of authority downward and obedience upward, through the department.

The right to command and control the behavior of employees in lower positions within an organizational hierarchy. Must be viewed in terms of prescribed roles rather than of individuals.

The hierarchy of authority is the order   of ranks from the highest to the lowest levels of the   organization. Shows the vertical hierarchy of the   organization which defines an unbroken chain of   units from top to bottom describing explicitly the   flow of authority.

The largest organic functional unit within a    large department; comprised of several divisions.

A primary subdivision of a bureau.

Functional unit within a division that is    necessary for specialization.

Functional group within a section or the    smallest functional group within an organization.

A fixed point or location to which an officer is    assigned for duty.

A length of streets designated for patrol    purpose, also called line beat.

An area designed for patrol purposes    whether foot or motorized.

An area containing two or more beat,    route or post.

A geographical subdivision of a city for    patrol purposes, usually with its own station.

A section or territorial division of a large city    each comprised of designated districts.

Greek word which means government of the city

Roman word which means condition of the state or government

Required all males aged 12 and above to join a group    of nine to form a TYTHING

The first Filipino Chief of the Philippine Constabulary in 1917.

The first chief of the Philippine National Police.

The first chief of police of the Manila Police Department after the Philippine Independence from the United States of America in 1946

The first Filipino Chief of Police of the Manila Police Department in 1935.

A Scottish merchant and a magistrate who founded the first regular preventive police force in England, the Thames river police.

An agency attached to the DILG for policy   coordination- shall exercise administrative control and   operational supervision over the PNP.

This was created by a Royal Decree issued by the Crown on 12 February 1852to partially relieve the Spanish Peninsular troops of their work in policing towns, it consisted of a body of Filipino policemen organized originally in each of the provincial capitals of the central provinces of Luzon under the Alcalde Mayor

Is a sworn body of people convened to render impartial verdict officially submitted to them by a court or to set a penalty or judgement.

Studied under August Vollmer. Became Chief of Police of the Fullerton police department. He also became chief of police of the Wichita police department.

Created the MEDJAYS, a form of police force whose    duties include guarding of the tombs and apprehending    thieves    - introduced the use of dogs as guards and protectors.

Created a special unit called PRAETORIAN GUARDS, a    special force of guards used by Roman Emperors as the    Emperors' personal guards

A philosophy of    police suggesting that problem solving is best done    at the neighborhood level, where issues originate    not at a far-off central headquarters.

The opposite of Pro Active    policing where the police wait for crime to occur.

Aggressive law enforcement    style in which patrol officers take the initiative    against crime instead of waiting for criminal acts to    occur.