Police Ethics and Community Relations
PNP Philosophy
1. Service 2. Honor 3. Justice PNP Core Values 1. Makadios (God-Fearing) 2. Makabayan (Nationalistic) 3. Makatao (Humane) Ethical Acts to be Observed by PNP members 1. Morality 2. Judicious use of authority 3. Integrity 4. Justice 5. Humility 6. Orderliness 7. Perseverance Definition of Terms
Public Relations - a collection of communication techniques used by individuals or organizations to convince an audience about the merits of an idea, organization, program, practice or policy. Community Service - refers to the activities whereby police engage in pro-social activities to enhance the well being of the community beyond law enforcement and other maintenance. Community Participation - involves members of the community taking an active role in trying to genuinely help the police. Police Traditions
1. Spiritual beliefs 2. Valor 3. Patriotism 4. Discipline 5. Gentlemanliness 6. Word of Honor 7. Duty 8. Loyalty 9. Camaraderie Spiritual Beliefs - can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality, an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being or the deepest values and meanings by which people live. Valor - great courage in the face of danger. Strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness. Patriotism - love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it. Discipline - the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior using punishment to correct disobedience. Gentlemanliness - characteristic of or having the character of a gentleman. A man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior. Word of Honor - a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do or not to do something in the future. Duty - a task or action that someone is required to perform. Loyalty - a strong feeling of support or allegiance. Is faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group or cause. Camaraderie - mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together. Goodwill and lighthearted rapport between or among friends. |
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