The PNP Tagataguyod Masterplan 2019-046, also known as the Police Community Affairs and Development Master Plan, is a revolutionary policing tool that seeks to address the issues in information operations, inform, engage, influence, and lead the community to foster cooperation and cater to the needs of sustainable and long-lasting development both in local and national levels. This initiative was established through the issuance of PNP Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2019-046 [1], which transformed the face of police community relations. PCAD has three dimensions: (a) Information Development Operation; (b) Public Information; and (c) Community Affairs and Development [2], which are similar to the Civil-Military Operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This was further strengthened by Executive Order 70 of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) dated December 4, 2018 [3] and Executive Order No. 16 s. [3]. This Masterplan aims to improve the performance of the police in their operations, and to support the needs of both local and national communities.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched its Tagataguyod Masterplan in 2019, aiming to enhance its tools and capabilities to better serve the public. This plan seeks to promote a culture of collaboration and trust between the public and the police in order to create a safe and secure environment.
The plan is divided into six main areas of focus: enhancing police organization, strengthening police leadership and management, developing capabilities, improving police-community relations, expanding public protection and security, and strengthening police-media relations.
The plan also seeks to improve police-community relations by involving members of the public in the decision-making process. This will include providing opportunities for them to participate in the planning and implementation of law enforcement strategies and activities. The plan also seeks to strengthen the communication between the police and the public by increasing the use of social media, public service announcements, and other tools.
The plan also seeks to strengthen police-media relations by providing police officers with the necessary tools and resources needed to effectively communicate with the media regarding law enforcement activities. This will include providing access to information, providing media briefings, and establishing relationships between the police and the media.
Overall, the PNP Tagataguyod Masterplan 2019-046 is a comprehensive plan that seeks to improve the effectiveness of the Philippine National Police and the safety and security of the public. By focusing on improving police organization, developing capabilities, improving police-community relations, expanding public protection and security, and strengthening police-media relations, the plan seeks to create a safe and secure environment for all.
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[1] PNP-Memorandum-Circular-No-2020-053.pdfhttps://law.upd.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PNP-Memorandum-Circular-No-2020-053.pdf
[2] Why is PCR Useless and Nonsense? - BORDS PHL. (2022, October 19). BORDS PHL - Brotherhood of a Refined Degree. https://bordsphl.com/why-is-pcr-useless-and-nonsense/
[3] Philippine National Police Police Regional Office 12 | PDF | Government | National Security. (n.d.). Scribd. https://www.scribd.com/document/545481517/Enhanced-PSBT