FOREWORD

In support to the global war against terrorism, the Human Security Act of 2007 (Republic Act 9372) was signed into law on March 06, 2007 . The law covers all aspects of terrorism and mandates the creation of the Anti-Terrorism Council that shall be responsible for the proper and effective implementation of the Act.

The Philippine National Police, concurrent with its mission to enforce the law, to prevent and control crimes, to maintain peace and order, and to ensure public safety and internal security with the active support of the community, shall serve as one of the support agencies of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC).

Given the sensitivity of police operations relative to the implementation of the Act, police operational procedures were set to guide PNP personnel on the proper enforcement of the law and preclude the commission of prohibited acts.

It is hoped that these police operational procedures will enable our PNP personnel to apply the full force of the law and to faithfully comply with it in the course of protecting life, liberty, and property from acts of terrorism.

 

                                                                 AVELINO I RAZON
                                                                      Police Director General
                                                   Chief, PNP